Mobile Tornado, a leading push-to-talk over cellular (PTToC) and workforce management solution provider, has been chosen to supply a range of cutting-edge technologies to Zain Iraq, the leading telecommunications company in Iraq and part of Zain Group – the leading mobile telecom innovator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

After a competitive procurement process involving globally recognised telecoms companies, Guardia Systems, a IT systems integrator, was selected to deliver Mobile Tornado’s push-to-talk over cellular and live video communication services. Over the last three decades, Guardia Systems has established itself as a trailblazing industry leader with an impressive and proven track record of designing, procuring, executing, and operating high-level projects across a range of industry sectors in multiple countries.

Guardia Systems’ strategic partnership with Mobile Tornado enables the company to offer Zain a customised, cutting-edge solution tailored to their specific needs.

The partnership was officially launched today at ITEX Iraq, where Zain is a strategic partner. Attendees at the event can witness live demonstrations of Mobile Tornado’s push-to-talk over cellular technology at Zain’s impressive stand.

Zain Iraq’s PTToC solution, Zain Push-To-X can help businesses reach everyone instantly, anywhere in Iraq by relying on Zain Iraq’s 4.5G+ high-speed internet. Zain Push-To-X is a powerful workforce management and group communication solution that offers reliable and instant communication, secure connectivity, employee safety, operational efficiency, and improved compliance.

“The future of critical communications starts here! We hold high expectations for this partnership and are confident that this cutting-edge technology will serve as a cornerstone for Iraq’s critical communication network, driving its future infrastructure and connectivity.” Said Antoine Naim, Guardia Systems VP

Luke Wilkinson, director at Mobile Tornado added “The Push-to-Talk over Cellular market has experienced significant growth in recent years, thanks to advancements in network infrastructure and widespread connectivity. PTToC is now a reliable and technically robust solution for enterprises seeking real-time communication support for their field workers. The Middle East is a crucial region for Mobile Tornado, and this partnership with Zain provides us with a platform for expansion across multiple territories. Winning this deal against global OEMs is a testament to the quality of our solutions,”

Laith Riyadh, Director Business to Business Zain Iraq, commented “We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with Guardia Systems and Mobile Tornado, which underscores our commitment to providing innovative communication solutions for our enterprise clients and today we are introducing an innovative Push-To-X solution that will revolutionize the way groups communicate in many sectors”.

Zain Iraq serves over 19 million active individual and business customers, offering a comprehensive selection of mobile voice and data services. Zain’s PTToC is the solution in order to enhance its services for enterprise customers managing diverse workforces across various industries.

The service is not limited to specific devices but can be easily used on smartphones and tablets, providing high flexibility for users wherever they are. The service control can also be managed centrally, enabling the creation of special communication channels, and ensuring effective and tight communication management.