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Hytera signs multi-million-dollar contract with WAFA to transform UAE’ s energy sector communications
Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has secured a multi-million dollar strategic contract with UAE-based Al Wafa Technical Systems Services( WAFA), a foremost telecom system integrator.
This high-impact agreement marks a major step forward in revolutionising mission-critical communications within the UAE’ s energy sector.
The agreement establishes WAFA as Hytera’ s key communications partner for energy projects across the United Arab Emirates. Hytera will deliver a comprehensive suite of next-generation technologies including ATEX-certified intrinsically safe radios, TETRA and LTE base stations, dispatch systems and integrated communication platforms. These solutions are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of oil and gas operations, ensuring seamless connectivity in hazardous and remote environments.
“ This partnership with Hytera marks a significant milestone in our mission to integrate innovative communication technologies into the UAE’ s energy infrastructure,” said Shefeek Muhammed Haneefa, General Manager of WAFA.“ Their proven expertise in critical communications will empower our clients with reliable real-time connectivity, enhancing both productivity and safety. We look forward to a long-term collaboration that drives technological advancement in the region.”
Stanley Song, Vice President of Hytera, said:“ This initiative reinforces our decadelong commitment to energy modernisation in the Middle East. By combining AI-driven spectrum management with our advanced dual-mode base station technology, we are redefining the standards of industrial communication. Through this partnership with WAFA, we expect to deliver transformative impact across the UAE’ s oil and gas infrastructure.”
Hytera Communications has secured a multi-million dollar strategic contract with telecom system integrator Al Wafa Technical Systems Services( WAFA)
Mindware adds defence-grade cybersecurity to its portfolio through Everfox distribution deal
Mindware has signed a distribution agreement with Everfox
( formerly Forcepoint Federal), strengthening its cybersecurity offering with a portfolio of high-assurance solutions trusted by government and critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. Under this agreement, Mindware will distribute Everfox’ s advanced
Nicholas Argyrides, Vice President – Gulf and East Africa, Mindware( L), and Shaun Bierweiler: Chief Revenue Officer, Everfox( R). cybersecurity technologies across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Pakistan, Yemen, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Côte d’ Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Cameroon and Congo.
With a proven track record spanning more than 25 years, Everfox specialises in defence-grade cybersecurity solutions that safeguard sensitive data and networks from sophisticated threats. Its portfolio – spanning Cross Domain, Threat Protection and Insider Risk solutions – enables government and enterprise organisations to secure data access and movement across environments without compromise. Through this partnership, Mindware’ s channel partners can now offer clients cutting-edge tools designed to combat insider threats, contain malware and protect against zero-day attacks in the most demanding operational contexts.
“ Partnering with Everfox adds a new layer of strength to our cybersecurity portfolio,” said Nicholas Argyrides, Vice President – Gulf and East Africa, Mindware.“ Their high-assurance solutions are a natural fit for our region, where governments and enterprises are demanding advanced protection against increasingly complex threats. With this addition, we’ re equipping the market with technologies trusted to secure some of the world’ s most sensitive environments.” •
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