Published software developer Quark has renewed its contract to take multi-protocal label switching (MPLS) network services from IT firm Virtela.
Under the terms of the deal, Quark will continue to make use of Virtela's multi-provider backbone resiliency, which is based on a blend of MPLS connections with DSL virtual private networks.
Since using the network, the publishing software company has cut its costs by 30 per cent while also improving its network and application performance.
Mark Lawler, vice-president of IT at Quark, said: "More valuable than network metrics, however, is the positive impact Virtela has on our customer satisfaction and retention.
"You can't acquire and keep customers if your website goes down as they are buying a product or requesting support."
Qatar Telecom and Tata Communications have officially confirmed their collaboration to provide an undersea cable network in the Gulf.
The Tata Global network Gulf Project will allow the region to connect the area to major business hubs across the globe.