Arkan Powers DHL's Genesys Cloud CX Rollout Across the Middle East in Collaboration with British Telecom
Arkan Solutions announced the successful go-live of its innovative PSTN integration service for DHL Express in Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, in collaboration with British Telecom (BT). Under a multi-country agreement, DHL is deploying Arkan Genesys Cloud Connect to integrate local PSTN lines into the Genesys Cloud CX platform, which is globally managed by BT as DHL's Genesys partner.
Following Egypt's initial rollout in 2024, these latest deployments mark a major step forward in DHL's regional digital transformation initiative across the Middle East.
Arkan Genesys Cloud Connect is a secure, fully managed PSTN integration solution that bridges local telecom infrastructure with Genesys Cloud CX. By leveraging Arkan's carrier-grade SBCaaS (Session Border Controller as a Service) and global telecom interconnections, the solution ensures regulatory compliance, high availability, and premium voice quality across complex markets.
'We are proud to expand our partnership with BT and DHL as three more countries go live,' said Hussam Fawzy, Chairman of Arkan Solutions. 'Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan represent a significant milestone in enabling DHL's cloud-first contact center strategy across the region.'
BT is managing the global Genesys Cloud CX deployment, while Arkan is providing PSTN integration and voice services tailored to each Middle Eastern market. The agreement encompasses most DHL Express countries in the region, with more go-lives scheduled for 2025.
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