- Etisalat UAE, from e&, will offer 5G private wireless services to enable businesses to benefit from smart cities and artificial intelligence use cases in Industry 4.0 era
- Collaboration supports the UAE government’s vision to build a world-class digital economy in the Emirates
31 March 2022
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Nokia today announced it has signed an agreement with Etisalat UAE, the telecoms pillar of e& in the UAE, to deploy 5G private wireless networks to support enterprises across Abu Dhabi. The two companies will work together to support businesses in various industries, including ports, oil and gas, government and critical infrastructure, by digitally transforming their operations and embracing Industry 4.0 through 5G use cases.
Nokia and Etisalat UAE will offer a variety of solutions, including Mobile Edge Computing (MEC), Modular Private Wireless (MPW) and Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC), to meet the diverse needs of various enterprises. In addition, the frame agreement includes Nokia Group Communications with push-to-talk and push-to-video capabilities, as well as Enterprise Voice Core (EVC). Nokia and Etisalat UAE will be able to develop 5G-enabled use cases to support digital transformation and improve operational efficiency across multiple industries with this broad set of solutions.
To demonstrate these use cases to enterprise customers, a 5G private wireless network based on the Nokia DAC platform has been installed at the Etisalat Innovation Centre in the operator’s Abu Dhabi headquarters.
Khalid Murshed, Chief Technology and Information Officer at Etisalat UAE, said: “We are committed to supporting the government’s vision to accelerate digital transformation of businesses so they can capture emerging opportunities. This collaboration with our long-term partner Nokia is in line with this vision and will provide our customers with best-in-class solutions. 5G private wireless networks will allow them to boost productivity, enhance operational efficiency, and grow revenue while improving customer experience.”
Rima Manna, Vice President of Middle East Business at Nokia, said: “With over 75 5G and more than 420 private wireless customers around the world, Nokia offers field-proven technology and expertise in the 5G private wireless networks domain. Etisalat is a leader in innovation, and we look forward to collaborating on this initiative to provide industry-leading solutions to help enterprises across the country on their digital transformation journeys. This partnership will assist Etisalat in increasing revenue while leveraging 5G spectrum and deployment.”
Resources:
- Web page: Modular Private Wireless
- Web page: Compact Mobility Unit (CMU)
- Web page: Nokia Industrial Private Wireless
- Web page: Nokia Digital Automation Cloud
- Web page: Nokia Network Services Platform
- Web page: Enterprise Voice Core (EVC)
- Web page: Nokia Group Communications
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About Etisalat UAE, from e&
Etisalat UAE is the Telecoms pillar of e& in the UAE. As the growth engine of the Group, Telecoms is operated by Etisalat UAE in its home market and by its existing subsidiaries for its international operations. Bolstering its leadership position in telecoms, unlocking shareholder value, and delivering outstanding customer experiences are key areas of focus, as it drives optimal business performance.
Taking advantage of the age of ‘connectivity renaissance’, Telecoms’ mission is to deliver life-enhancing experiences to all customer segments by ramping up innovative solutions, harnessing next-generation technologies and maintaining cutting-edge telecoms infrastructure offerings.
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