du Announces its participation at CABSAT 2016 alongside partner Akamai

CABSAT is taking place from March 8 - 10, 2016, at the Dubai World Trade Centre

UAE, Dubai, 6 March 2016: du announced today its participation at CABSAT alongside its partner in the region, Akamai Technologies. During the leading event for the broadcast, production, content delivery, digital media and satellite sectors, du and Akamai will be showcasing content delivery services and the ability to significantly enhance the customer experience of end users on any device, anywhere. 

Throughout the two day event, du and Akamai will present the end-to-end media & delivery solutions, highlighting the managed broadcast and media solutions available. Harnessing du broadcast, OTT and the UAE-IX platforms in addition to Akamai CDN services, visitors will have the chance to experience the super-fast live streaming solutions. During the event, visitors are invited to test the solutions in addition to discuss collaboration opportunities to explore how the UAE can continue to further the possibilities for communications in the region. 

“We are thrilled to be a part of CABSAT once again alongside our partner Akamai, as we continue to look to support enterprises to grow their business in the region and progress innovation in the UAE,” said Abou Moustafa, Vice President Enterprise Managed Services and datamena. 

“Together, we are committed to providing best-in-class services for our customers and this event is great opportunity to explore and discuss the latest developments in the sector as well as how we can further innovation in the region. We look forward to the opportunity to network with existing customers and other service providers, to share industry insights, collaborate and network.”

Robert Wickberg Taylor – Sales Manager – Middle East, Akamai, added: “We are excited to once again be a part of this year’s CABSAT. Throughout the event, we look forward to conducting live demonstrations alongside du to showcase the innovative solutions leveraged by leading media companies across the globe.”

Now in its 21st year, CABSAT is the largest broadcast and satellite communications event in the region and serves as a global platform for both regional and international carriers active within the Middle East market. Over 15,000 industry leaders are expected to attend the event which will encompass exhibition halls, C-Level conferences and networking opportunities for all attendees.