**Batelco’s Global Partnerships Aimed at Further Enhancing Customer Experience**

Batelco, the Kingdom’s leading telecommunications company, is now a Silver Level partner with Palo Alto Networks, a global provider of next-generation enterprise security solutions. Palo Alto Networks technologies protect enterprises from targeted attacks, safely enable business applications and provide breakthrough visibility of unknown malware and zero-day exploits.

Batelco General Manager Enterprise Division, Adel Daylami, said that businesses require a new approach to security as they update their information systems and battle advanced threats.

“The enterprise network IT Security market is undergoing dynamic evolution as effective firewalls are becoming increasingly necessary. Palo Alto Networks has the expertise to address advanced targeted threats which make them an ideal fit for Bateco’s needs.”

“Thanks to the partnership with Palo Alto Networks, Batelco can deliver an enterprise security management solution that offers enterprises greater visibility and control of their IT security infrastructure,” added Mr. Daylami.

The partnership is part of Batelco’s ongoing efforts to expand its network of partners across the globe to achieve its ultimate goal of providing its customers with the latest and most advanced communications facilities and services as they become available internationally.

“The silver partnership will bolster the relationship between Batelco and Palo Alto Networks and open up new horizons of cooperation between the two organisations,” concluded Mr.  Daylami.