LONDON: iBAHN announced the acquisition of Menacom, a provider of digital internet services to hoteliers in Egypt.
Menacom provides plug and play connectivity for guests in leading hotel groups with secure internet access in guest rooms, meeting facilities and business centers, with easy roaming between wired and wireless areas.
It was established in 2001 by NTC (National Telecommunication Corporation), the fourth largest telecommunication company in Egypt.
The company has partnerships with 10 major hospitality chains and is expanding its service into the Middle East and North African markets including Jordan, Tunisia, Lebanon, Libya, Syria and Morocco.
Under the deal iBAHN will add over 20,000 connected guestrooms and 45 members of staff to its portfolio.
Graeme Powell, managing director EMEA, iBAHN, said, Menacom has established a reputation for high-quality support and is an ideal fit with iBAHN s strategy for growth in the Middle East and Africa. The deal follows our recent acquisition of ETV, a complete end-to-end IP system combining digital TV, video on demand, digital audio, and electronic point of sale systems, which we will integrate with the Menacom offering as quickly as possible, to offer a state-of-the-art digital package to hotel guests worldwide.
Nour Bardai, chairman and managing director of Menacom, said, The acquisition will enable us to rapidly achieve our vision to be the leading service company in the region that delivers an unparalleled suite of converged services and guest entertainment to the hospitality sector.
iBAHN provides digital converged services for hoteliers in 28 countries, serving 1.5 million guests per month.
