MTN Deploys Largest Data Networks For Shell

*Brett Goschen, MTN Nigeria CEO

MTN Nigeria has deployed two independent 622MB data networks for Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), the largest capacity ever deployed for any corporate organization in Nigeria.

The two independent links provide high bandwidth data connectivity between Shell’s operations in Lagos and Port Harcourt; and Port Harcourt and Warri. Both links ride on MTN’s nationwide fibre optic network providing both primary connectivity and redundancy to support voice, data and video traffic from Shell’s advanced enterprise applications.

MTN’s Chief Enterprise Solutions Officer, Babatunde Osho, said reliable IP connectivity is the platform upon which large organisations can deploy collaborative solutions that make them more productive and efficient.

“These recent deployments in the Oil and Gas space confirm that organisations in Nigeria are gearing up for getting the most of what the latest technology has to offer. With reliable IP connectivity, large multi-location organisations can collaborate better, greatly increasing the productivity of their workforce. With the largest fibre network in Nigeria and our capabilities in communication, collaboration and optimisation, MTN is uniquely positioned to be the single, trusted technology partner for leading businesses in Nigeria,” he said.

It could be recalled that MTN also recently deployed two DS3 (45MB) data links to two other Oil and Gas majors which involved the implementation of transmission through the creeks of the Niger Delta.