PHOTO
Optimizing Performance and Stability, Reducing Costs
Doha - Elan Qatar, the local media, events, and entertainment company, has announced the migration of the majority of its IT infrastructure to Microsoft Azure Cloud services.
The migration will see Elan Qatar use a number of Microsoft Services that include Microsoft Azure Cloud, Cinema applications, Office 365 Pro Plus, Share point, Exchange, among other services.
ELAN Qatar delivers the very best in media, events, urban and entertainment services by engaging with customers at every stage of the project and always putting them at the centre.ELAN Qatar operates in the United Arab Emirates, Australia, South-East Asia and other territories. The company's services include outdoor and digital advertising. It also owns Gulf Film; the largest film distribution and Exhibition Company in the Middle East.
"We are making huge gains by migrating our workloads to Microsoft Azure cloud. We can connect all of our global subsidiaries on a single platform; deliver better SLAs and make significant cost savings," said Samir Rached, IT Director, Elan Qatar.
"We firmly believe the Microsoft Azure cloud is the delivery platform of the future. Operational costs are dramatically reduced, flexibility is far greater and performance and platform stability is increased," he added.
Having been in the Qatari market for more than a decade, Elan Qatar (formerly known as q.media)has grown across the value chain and matured into Qatar's and the region's top outdoor advertising and media services companies.
Microsoft Qatar General Manager NaimYazbeck said, "Microsoft Qatar is proud to partner with Elan Qatar - a dynamic Qatari company with activities spanning across a number of countries - in migrating its IT infrastructure to Microsoft Azure Cloud. This move emphasizes Microsoft's commitment to maximizing its customers' productivity through its mobile-first, cloud-first strategy."
Being the operator of "Novo" cinemas in Qatar, the new Cinema applications presented by Microsoft will ensure an unprecedented entertainment experience for viewers.Other benefits of migrating to Microsoft Azure Cloud include lower operational costs, better security, higher ROI over years, better SLAs for the business and better stability.
-Ends-
About Microsoft Qatar
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:'MSFT') is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. As part of Microsoft Gulf with its Dubai-based headquarters, Microsoft Qatar opened in Doha in 2003 with its offices located in Qatar Science & Technology Park. Microsoft Corporation's address on the World
About Microsoft Gulf
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:'MSFT') is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft Gulf opened its Dubai-based headquarters in 1991. Microsoft Gulf today oversees Microsoft activities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE.
Microsoft Corporation's address on the World Wide Web is: www.microsoft.com Microsoft Middle East's Web site is www.microsoft.com/middle east
For more information on Microsoft, Please contact:
Miriam Farshoukh
Regional Public Relations Lead- Microsoft Gulf
Tel: +971508249774
Email:a-mifars@microsoft.com
Mohammed Mamdouh
Grayling
Tel: +974 5017 6155
Email:mohammed.mamdouh@grayling.com
© Press Release 2015
