Using AWS Direct Connect, data that would have previously been transported over the internet is delivered through a private network connection between a customer’s facilities and AWS.

Batelco Chief Global Business Officer Hani Askar said, “We are pleased to build on our collaboration with AWS and become the first Bahrain based operator to establish the AWS Direct Connect Service ...

“We’re excited to expand our offering of Hosted Connections through AWS Direct Connect with bandwidth capabilities now up to 10 Gbps,” said Gerry Fassig, Vice President of Sales.