Minerva Networks adds three new systems integrators in Middle East

July 18, 2008 - US middleware provider Minerva Networks has added three new systems integrators in the Middle East to its Minerva Channel Partner program to support the growing number of installations in the region of its iTVManager middleware platform.

The three new systems integrators are ACT in Egypt, Bond Communications in the United Arab Emirates and Mannai in Qatar, and all are reported to have completed iTVManager training and to be currently integrating several end-to-end IPTV systems in their respective countries.  Minerva's ecosystem partners include providers of set-top boxes, conditional access systems, video servers and value-added applications.

“Our new Middle East regional channel partners will enable a host of companies, including telephone companies and communications service providers to resorts and housing developments, to offer triple-play bundles,” stated Mauro Bonomi, CEO of Minerva Networks. “ACT, Bond Communications and Mannai will help make IPTV a success in the region."