Telecom Giant Du and Nokia Agree To Offer Advanced technology For Businesses

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) and Nokia, a leader in B2B technology innovation, have inked a framework agreement to usher in a new age of 5G-driven advanced technological possibilities for UAE enterprises. This collaborative endeavor will enable du to pioneer breakthrough 5G applications for the development of sophisticated technologies for the enterprise sector. Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, and Hamdy Farid, top VP, Cloud and Network Services Business Applications at Nokia, as well as a number of top officials from both companies, were present at the signing event.

 

Building on their longstanding partnership, du and Nokia are on a strategic journey to shape the future of advanced technology and its applications through 5G. Under the terms of the agreement, Nokia will offer du with its cutting-edge end-to-end enterprise solutions, encompassing high-speed digital solutions and 5G use cases for resale through Nokia's Global Partner Program, as per zawya.

 

Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer, du, said: "du and Nokia are committed to accelerating the development of enterprise-focused advanced technology use cases that will be powered by 5G, in addition to use cases for improving people’s lives. This new agreement will unleash fresh 5G opportunities, affirming our role as a driving force in further accelerating the digital transformation of the UAE and positioning it as a regional center of excellence for advanced technology innovation."

 

Nokia's 5G innovation activities and solutions continue to equip the company to provide greater network performance to its customers, opening the way for network upgrades to accommodate future technologies.