Manama, 21 March 2017

Tashyeed Properties, a division of Mannai Holding SPC, awarded a contract for the implementation of networking and Wi-Fi solutions for their flagship project, Sukoon Tower to Kanoo IT, a division of Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo and one of Bahrain’s leading technology solutions providers. The multi-use Sukoon Tower will include 321 residential apartments, as well as the 354-room five-star hotel, DoubleTree Suites, operated by Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Kanoo IT has partnered with Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, to implement enterprise networking and wireless solutions for this prestigious project.

“We are happy to partner with Kanoo IT and Aruba in our latest endeavor to create an outstanding property with world class facilities and services in Bahrain,” said Salim Ahmed Mannai, Chairman and Founder of Mannai Holding SPC.

Anil Nair, CEO & Director of Mannai Holding SPC added: “The Mannai group is expanding rapidly with some of the most prestigious real estate developments in the Kingdom. We want to offer our guests and residents best in class services, which is why we are pleased to be partnering with Kanoo IT and Aruba. This tie-up will provide services that will enable our guests to stay connected more conveniently.”

Ahmed Isa Bin Hindi, Deputy Managing Director of Panorama Contracting, a division of Mannai Holding SPC, said: “We are confident that the combined expertise of Kanoo IT and Aruba will ensure a strong and reliable network infrastructure, the primary backbone for our operations.”

Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo Director, Waleed Kanoo said: “The success of our diversified businesses at Ebrahim K. Kanoo is the result of our company’s values, which place our customers above all else. The awarding of this valuable contract, which is a key moment in the history of Kanoo IT, is the result of the long held mutual trust and respect between Mannai Properties and our company.”

Kanoo IT General Manager, Ramgopal Menon added: "This recognition reaffirms Kanoo IT’s strong position of trust in the Bahrain information and communication technology (ICT) market. As Aruba HPE’s partner in the hospitality industry, our value proposition envisages enterprise-class resiliency and performance, innovative flexibility, and a robust quality of service.”

Mr. Ammar Enaya, Regional Director of Aruba Middle East & Turkey, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, said, “It’s a great honor for Aruba to be providing our hospitality solutions for Sukoon Towers and Doubletree in Bahrain. We are proud to hold more than 80% of the market share in hospitality projects and to be growing from strength to strength as the most trusted partner for the hospitality industry in the region.”

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About Kanoo Information Technology 
Kanoo Information Technology (Kanoo IT), a division of Ebrahim K. Kanoo, has been a leader in the information technology sector in Bahrain for more than 20 years. Kanoo IT combines expertise in software development, mobile applications, Microsoft SharePoint, and ERP, CRM, BI, server/storage, network infrastructure, communications, and information and data security solutions. It also offers consulting, systems integration and managed services catering to the needs of each of the types of businesses it serves.

About Ebrahim K. Kanoo 
Ebrahim K. Kanoo B.S.C. (c) is a diversified conglomerate which draws strength from its long history as a pioneer in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s automotive industry. Its knowledge and commitment to customer service has helped it successfully enter the IT, security & automation, power solutions, mercantile, leasing, management consulting, and industrial equipment & supplies industries.

Within the automotive industry it is primarily known for being the sole distributor of the Toyota and Lexus brands in Bahrain, as well as for its network of service centres that provide world class customer experience and factory level maintenance. The company also offers a range of complementary car care services through its representation of the Ziebart and LLumar brands, among others.

Ebrahim K. Kanoo is committed to being an employer of choice in each of the industries it operates in by attracting and retaining the best professionals the local and global markets have to offer.

About Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, is a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions for enterprises of all sizes worldwide. The company delivers IT solutions that empower organizations to serve the latest generation of mobile-savvy users who rely on cloud-based business apps for every aspect of their work and personal lives.

To learn more, visit Aruba at http://www.arubanetworks.com. For real-time news updates follow Aruba on Twitter and Facebook, and for the latest technical discussions on mobility and Aruba products visit Airheads Social at http://community.arubanetworks.com.

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