The United Arab Emirate-based telco ‘du,’ from Emirates
Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) and Cisco would be collaborating
to build a future-proof network that supports du’s rapid transformation into a
digital service provider, reports ITRealms.
This, ITRealms gathered was necessitated Demand for more
bandwidth is rising exponentially as consumers and businesses embrace new
digital applications, services and technologies. In order to meet this demand,
du is replacing its existing IP core network with a scalable and 5G-ready
infrastructure that will reduce network complexity and enable it to become a
more agile and flexible market player.
du selected Cisco IP core network to modernise, expand and
complete a seamless migration to virtualised and native cloud architecture. The
network modernization will increase the capacity of the core network to 24
terabytes per node, making du’s network ready for ultra-broadband services.
This enables du to offer next-generation digital services pertaining to
augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (AR), in addition to other new
applications and services made possible by 5G.
Saleem Al Blooshi, EITC’s Chief Infrastructure Officer,
said: “du is already supporting the realisation of the UAE’s Vision 2021 by
empowering the digital economy and driving Dubai’s transformation into a smart
city. 5G is going to play an important role in that. 5G is a phased approach
and we will continue with trials until we officially launch it. With the
deployment of a more scalable and agile network, we will be well-placed to
support 5G, smart city services, the IoT and other new, innovative digital
services.”
As both consumer and commercial 5G use cases gain traction,
demand for mobile and ultra-fast broadband services continues to accelerate in
the UAE. The expanded capacity of du’s network will help stimulate local
innovation, particularly around the application of Artificial Intelligence
(AI), smart city and IoT technologies, while supporting the country’s vision
for a data-driven future.
Ali Amer, Cisco’s Managing Director of Global Service
Provider for Middle East and Africa, added: “By working with Cisco, du’s
5G-ready network will deliver a more virtual and far more scalable
infrastructure that forms the foundation for future solutions and new business
opportunities.”
Chuks Egbune/GEE
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