November 17, 2025 — Netsmartz, a leading global technology solutions provider, has expanded its strategic collaboration with SCIT Group, through its subsidiary SKYFive Arabia, the premier Air-to-Ground (A2G) inflight connectivity provider in the Middle East and Africa. The organizations are joining forces to design, develop and deliver SKYFive Arabia next-generation In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE/IFC) platform.
The solution will involve AI driven Analytics platform designed to provide customised and personalised services, allowing flexible content delivery solution as per the airline’s preference a well as elevating the passenger experiences industry leading heights.
This announcement builds on a year of successful cooperation between Netsmartz and SKYFive Arabia, during which the companies co-developed foundational architecture, integration workflows, and operational capabilities required to scale A2G services across airlines.
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Manjeet Dhariwal, CEO, Netsmartz, stated “At Netsmartz, we are excited to be part of this groundbreaking flight innovation – a first of its kind. Our IFE setup with underlying architecture core combined with the A2G solution will further improve the already market-leading passenger connectivity experience.”
Mohamed K. AbdelRehim, CEO of SCIT Group and SKYFive Arabia, said“As we embark on this journey, we are confident that Air-to-Ground combined with Netsmartz AI driven accelerator solution capabilities will redefine the in-flight connectivity experience in the MEA region. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks for future aviation services, connectivity excellence and passenger satisfaction.”
SKYFive Arabia provides reliable high-performance home-like broadband services for airlines and business jet operators. Aircrafts connect through a network on the ground, creating a high-performance, low-latency grid serving the skies based on proven cellular technology. Passengers can anticipate a seamless online experience with high speeds and minimal latencies. Additionally, the incorporation of lightweight technology not only ensures efficiency but also mitigates weight and drag, contributing to reduced fuel consumption and increases environmental sustainability.
Netsmartz is a global SaaS innovation and product engineering partner specializing in AI-driven digital platforms, cloud-native architectures, and telecom-grade OSS/BSS modernization. With deep expertise in designing resilient, secure, and scalable systems, Netsmartz enables enterprises and service providers to rapidly introduce new digital services while optimizing operational efficiency. The company’s unified approach integrates workflow automation, data intelligence, cybersecurity, and API-led interoperability to accelerate product delivery and reduce time-to-market. With over two decades of experience supporting mission-critical technology ecosystems, Netsmartz provides a future-ready foundation for intelligent, flexible, and high-performance digital transformation.
For more information about SCIT Group, visit www.scitg.com
For more information about SkyFive Arabia, visit https://skyfive-arabia.world/
For more information about Netsmartz, visit https://netsmartz.com
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