IO by HFCL ushers in new era of seamless digital connectivity for the region

HFCL, a leading manufacturer of next-gen technologies from India, has partnered with Northstar Technology, a prominent Bahraini technology solutions provider, to bring its IO by HFCL brand of networking solutions tailored for the region’s oil and gas industry.

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HFCL has built a reputation in India and other global markets as a trusted technology leader, delivering advanced communication networks for telecom operators, enterprises, and governments,

Its distinguishing feature is a license-free model with flexible cloud or on-premise management that keeps costs predictable and deployments flexible.

The IO by HFCL brand offers a portfolio of WiFi 6/7 access points, high-capacity switches, and wireless solutions designed to compete with the established industry giants.

This is a timely development for the region's oil and gas industry, where reliable connectivity is essential, from upstream oilfields to downstream refineries.

The IO by HFCL portfolio offers a robust mix of enterprise-grade indoor and rugged outdoor WiFi access points, high-capacity L2/L3 switches, and wireless backhaul solutions, giving enterprises and public-sector operators the freedom to deploy fast, high-density networks without the typical cost and complexity overheads.

To make the rollout possible across the region, HFCL is collaborating with Northstar Technology and group partners to plan, deploy, and support the solutions across diverse applications, from smart campuses and hospitality to oilfield camps and government-led smart city programmes.

“We are truly excited about bringing IO by HFCL to the GCC. The region has tremendous potential as one of the fastest-growing regions for digital transformation, and we see an incredible opportunity to help drive that growth with our advanced WiFi 6 and WiFi 7 solutions," Bhuvnesh Sachdeva, Senior Vice-President, International Business, HFCL, tells OGN energy magazine in an interview.

Below are excerpts from the interview:

What excites you most about bringing IO by HFCL to the Gulf region?