Dubai, UAE, 15 December 2009: For its ongoing commitment to planning and implementing unified communication and collaboration solutions in its internal corporate environment, du has been named a winner in the prestigious annual CIO Top 20 Awards 2009.

The Awards recognize excellence in using information technology in innovative ways to deliver business value, by creating competitive advantage, optimising business processes, and enabling growth or improving customer relationships. du was noted for its work in providing a solution to its staff through a mix of innovative methods and pioneering technologies, to provide world-class communication capabilities to its employees.

“We are thrilled to be one of the CIO Top 20 Award winners, and to be recognised for our commitment to innovation in such a prestigious forum,” commented Ahmed Hassan Al Hosni, SVP Information Technology, du. “Receiving this award demonstrates how our portfolio of products, solutions and services enable businesses, including our own, to gain a competitive edge, even during these challenging times.”

du’s celebrated end-to-end, integrated, unified communication and collaboration platform enables enterprises to benefit from a highly scalable, integrated and flexible architecture that allows convergence between voice and data, as well as integration with mobility services, and audio and video conferencing among others.

The platform offers secure access for du vendors, suppliers, and partners and offers numerous benefits including improved productivity and cost savings, the promotion of a collaborative culture and a connected workforce.