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Zawya
11-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ericsson, Mobily pen agreement at LEAP 2025 to drive digital ecosystem
Riyadh – Ericsson and Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the LEAP 2025 event to explore intent-driven autonomous networks. The two companies will review the development of advanced network capabilities in order to provide speed, scalability, and capacity with close to zero-touch, according to a press release. The deal aims to enhance operational efficiency, boost service quality, and improve user experiences. Ericsson and Mobily will leverage cutting-edge technologies, including intent management functions, AI-powered cognitive loops, intelligent automation platforms, and orchestration solutions. Alaa Nawar, Vice President of Network Implementation at Mobily, commented: "Together, we will contribute to the creation of a robust, agile, and resilient network ecosystem in Saudi Arabia that meets the evolving demands of today's digital world.' Håkan Cervell, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Saudi Arabia, highlighted: 'An autonomous network has the ability to change requirements dynamically without human involvement.' On the first day of the event, Mobily inked a cooperation agreement with Vodafone Business IoT to provide high-quality Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity services across the Kingdom. At LEAP 2025, Ericsson showcased a 5G-enabled robotic dog under the name Rocky, demonstrating how private 5G networks can support advanced robotics to optimise industrial processes.


Zawya
11-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ericsson and Mobily sign MoU at LEAP 2025 to explore intent-driven autonomous networks
This MoU aims to leverage 5G and artificial intelligence to create robust, adaptable networks, for enhancing service delivery and boosting user experiences. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Mobily sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at LEAP 2025, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to explore the development of advanced network capabilities with a focus on development towards intent-driven autonomous networks that provide speed, scalability, and capacity with close to zero touch. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, like intent management functions, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cognitive loops, intelligent automation platforms, and orchestration solutions, the MoU aims to drive operational efficiency enhancements, boost service quality, and elevate user experiences. Alaa Nawar, Vice President of Network Implementation, at Mobily, says: "As the world embraces the power of 5G and artificial intelligence, we are happy to sign the memorandum of understanding with Ericsson to explore developing innovative business models that elevate the experiences of our users. We are certain that, together, we will contribute to the creation of a robust, agile, and resilient network ecosystem in Saudi Arabia that meets the evolving demands of today's digital world.' Håkan Cervell, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Saudi Arabia, says: 'As we move toward intelligent society and industry, artificial intelligence will be integrated into almost everything – learning, adapting and intelligently automating. An autonomous network has the ability to change requirements dynamically without human involvement. We are glad to sign the memorandum of understanding with Mobily to explore the potential of autonomy on their network to achieve unparalleled efficiency in service delivery and operations.' Ericsson has a long-standing collaboration with Mobily, aimed at leveraging the latest technologies to optimize connectivity, boost network performance, and improve user experiences in line with Saudi Vision 2030.