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Broadcast Pro
25-03-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Nokia and Zain KSA launch Saudi Arabia's first live Cloud RAN site
The live Cloud RAN site showcases cloud-native efficiency, cost savings and faster market entry for CSPs and enterprises. Nokia and Zain KSA have announced the completion of Saudi Arabias first live Cloud RAN site, a milestone that positions the Kingdom at the forefront of 5G innovation. This trial, which began on December 24, 2024, and concluded on January 26, 2025, leverages Nokias 5G anyRAN (Cloud RAN) solution. The site achieved peak download speeds of 1.5 Gbps when connected to Zain KSAs 5G core network. The live Cloud RAN site demonstrates how cloud-native architectures can boost efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership and accelerate time to market key factors for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and enterprise customers looking to evolve their networks. Saudi Arabia continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies under its national digital transformation goals. This successful Cloud RAN trial provides a flexible platform that can readily integrate solutions from multiple providers, fostering a multi-vendor ecosystem to meet fast-evolving customer demands. It also supports emerging use cases for enterprise and private-wireless applications, accelerating digital transformation across various industry verticals. Eng. Mohammed AlNujaidi, Chief Technology Officer at Zain KSA, said: 'At Zain KSA, we strive to deliver transformative digital experiences that empower our customers to thrive in a fast-evolving market. Partnering with Nokia on the Kingdoms first live Cloud RAN site allows us to explore new service models, reduce ongoing network costs, and respond more quickly to our enterprise and individual consumer demands. The increased network agility will support a wide array of new use cases, underscoring our role in driving Saudi Arabias digital transformation.' Mohammad AlTayeh, Customer Team Head for Zain Group and Zain KSA at Nokia mobile networks, added: 'This successful deployment of the Kingdoms first live Cloud RAN site is a testament to Nokias dedication to delivering next-generation networking solutions. By introducing a fully cloud-native approach, we not only match the performance of purpose-built RAN but also create a future-ready platform that supports AI-RAN, Open RAN, and even potential 6G innovations. Our collaboration with Zain KSA showcases how cloudification can optimize resources, reduce total cost of ownership, and pave the way for new growth opportunities across multiple sectors in the Kingdom.' By delivering full feature parity with purpose-built solutions, Nokias Cloud RAN approach ensures no compromise on performance. The success of this trial also lays a strong foundation for future innovations, including AI-RAN, Open RAN, and potential 6G networks.
Leaders
25-03-2025
- Business
- Leaders
5G Breakthrough: Nokia, Zain KSA Launch Saudi Arabia's 1st Live Cloud RAN Site
Nokia and Zain KSA on Tuesday announced they successfully completed the first live Cloud RAN site in Saudi Arabia, a major stride that establishes the Kingdom as a leader in 5G innovation. In a press release, Nokia and Zain KSA said that the trial, running from December 24, 2024 to January 26, 2025, utilizes Nokia's 5G anyRAN (Cloud RAN) solution. The site managed to deliver peak download speeds of 1.5 Gbps with Zain KSA's 5G core network. Cloud RAN Benefits In the light of this, the live Cloud RAN site showcases the cloud-native architectures' ability to enhance efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership, and accelerate time to market, all of which are essential for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and enterprise customers seeking network evolution. Saudi Arabia's investments in cutting-edge technologies align with its national digital transformation goals under Vision 2030. The successful trial of Cloud RAN creates an adaptable platform that can easily integrate solutions from various providers, promoting a multi-vendor ecosystem to meet fast-evolving customer needs. Moreover, it facilitates innovative enterprise and private-wireless applications, driving rapid digital transformation across various industry sectors. Successful Collaboration On this occasion, the Chief Technology Officer at Zain KSA, Mohammed AlNujaidi, said: 'At Zain KSA, we strive to deliver transformative digital experiences that empower our customers to thrive in a fast-evolving market.' He also praised the collaboration with Nokia. 'Partnering with Nokia on the Kingdom's first live Cloud RAN site allows us to explore new service models, reduce ongoing network costs, and respond more quickly to our enterprise and individual consumer demands. The increased network agility will support a wide array of new use cases, underscoring our role in driving Saudi Arabia's digital transformation,' he noted. Additionally, the Customer Team Head for Zain Group and Zain KSA at Nokia mobile networks, Mohammad AlTayeh, explained the significance of this milestone. 'This successful deployment of the Kingdom's first live Cloud RAN site is a testament to Nokia's dedication to delivering next-generation networking solutions,' he said. AlTayeh added: 'By introducing a fully cloud-native approach, we not only match the performance of purpose-built RAN but also create a future-ready platform that supports AI-RAN, Open RAN, and even potential 6G innovations. Our collaboration with Zain KSA showcases how cloudification can optimize resources, reduce total cost of ownership, and pave the way for new growth opportunities across multiple sectors in the Kingdom.' Short link : Post Views: 33
Arab News
25-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
5G advanced in Saudi Arabia with launch of first live Cloud RAN site
JEDDAH: The Saudi telecom sector is set to advance with the launch of its first live Cloud Radio Access Network site, marking a significant step in the Kingdom's 5G innovation. Finnish technology company Nokia and Zain KSA announced on March 25 the completion of the site, which achieved peak download speeds of 1.5 gigabits per second when connected to the telecom company's 5G core network. The trial commenced on Dec. 24 and concluded on Jan. 26, according to a statement. As part of its national digital transformation strategy, Saudi Arabia is investing in advanced technologies, with the successful Cloud RAN trial highlighting the potential of a flexible, multi-vendor ecosystem to meet evolving customer demands and support emerging enterprise applications. This innovation, along with Vision 2030 initiatives, is expected to drive the value of the 5G sector in the Kingdom to $13.41 billion by 2029, up from $2.1 billion in 2023, according to TechSci Research. Mohammed Al-Nujaidi, chief technology officer at Zain KSA, said the company strives to deliver transformative digital experiences that empower its customers to thrive in a fast-evolving market. 'Partnering with Nokia on the Kingdom's first live Cloud RAN site allows us to explore new service models, reduce ongoing network costs, and respond more quickly to our enterprise and individual consumer demands,' he said. The CTO added: 'Increased network agility will support a wide array of new use cases, underscoring our role in driving Saudi Arabia's digital transformation.' Mohammad Al-Tayeh, customer team head for Zain Group and Zain KSA at Nokia mobile networks, said that the deployment of the Kingdom's first live Cloud RAN site is a testament to Nokia's dedication to delivering next-generation networking solutions. 'By introducing a fully cloud-native approach, we not only match the performance of purpose-built RAN but also create a future-ready platform that supports AI-RAN, Open RAN, and even potential 6G innovations,' Al-Tayeh said. He further noted that the partnership with Zain KSA showcases how cloudification can enhance resource optimization, lower the total cost of ownership, and unlock new growth opportunities across various sectors in the Kingdom. This deployment highlights the potential of cloud-native architectures in enhancing network efficiency, reducing total cost of ownership, and accelerating time-to-market — key benefits for communications service providers and enterprise customers seeking to modernize their networks. Nokia's Cloud RAN approach ensures peak performance by delivering full feature parity with purpose-built solutions. The trial also lays a strong foundation for future innovations, including AI-RAN, Open RAN, and potential 6G networks. In January, Nokia announced it had partnered with Zain KSA to launch the first 4G/5G Femtocell solution in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and Africa region, aimed at improving mobile coverage and optimizing connectivity for enterprise customers.
Zawya
25-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nokia and Zain KSA drive 5G innovation with Saudi Arabia's first live cloud RAN site
Marks a major milestone in driving next-generation digital connectivity Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia and Zain KSA today announced the successful completion of Saudi Arabia's first live Cloud RAN site, a milestone that positions the Kingdom at the forefront of 5G innovation. This trial, which began on December 24, 2024 and concluded on January 26, 2025, leverages Nokia's 5G anyRAN (Cloud RAN) solution. The site achieved peak download speeds of 1.5 Gbps when connected to Zain KSA's 5G core network. The live Cloud RAN site demonstrates how cloud-native architectures can boost efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership, and accelerate time to market — key factors for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and enterprise customers looking to evolve their networks. Saudi Arabia continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies under its national digital transformation goals. This successful Cloud RAN trial provides a flexible platform that can readily integrate solutions from multiple providers, fostering a multi-vendor ecosystem to meet fast-evolving customer demands. It also supports emerging use cases for enterprise and private-wireless applications, accelerating digital transformation across various industry verticals. Eng. Mohammed AlNujaidi, Chief Technology Officer at Zain KSA, said: 'At Zain KSA, we strive to deliver transformative digital experiences that empower our customers to thrive in a fast-evolving market. Partnering with Nokia on the Kingdom's first live Cloud RAN site allows us to explore new service models, reduce ongoing network costs, and respond more quickly to our enterprise and individual consumer demands. The increased network agility will support a wide array of new use cases, underscoring our role in driving Saudi Arabia's digital transformation.' Mohammad AlTayeh, Customer Team Head for Zain Group and Zain KSA at Nokia mobile networks, said: 'This successful deployment of the Kingdom's first live Cloud RAN site is a testament to Nokia's dedication to delivering next-generation networking solutions. By introducing a fully cloud-native approach, we not only match the performance of purpose-built RAN but also create a future-ready platform that supports AI-RAN, Open RAN, and even potential 6G innovations. Our collaboration with Zain KSA showcases how cloudification can optimize resources, reduce total cost of ownership, and pave the way for new growth opportunities across multiple sectors in the Kingdom.' By delivering full feature parity with purpose-built solutions, Nokia's Cloud RAN approach ensures no compromise on performance. The success of this trial also lays a strong foundation for future innovations, including AI-RAN, Open RAN, and potential 6G networks. About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. Media Inquiries Nokia Communications, Corporate Email: Follow us on social media LinkedIn X Instagram Facebook YouTube
TECHx
07-03-2025
- Business
- TECHx
du, AWS, and Nokia Partner to Advance 5G Cloud RAN in the UAE - TECHx Media du, AWS, and Nokia Partner to Advance 5G Cloud RAN in the UAE
du, AWS, and Nokia Partner to Advance 5G Cloud RAN in the UAE du, the leading telecom and digital services provider in the UAE, has announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Nokia to drive innovation through the cloudification of its Radio Access Network (RAN). This initiative is set to accelerate digital transformation across the region by enhancing network flexibility and efficiency. During Mobile World Congress 2025, AWS and Nokia are jointly showcasing a 5G Cloud RAN solution at the AWS booth, featuring Nokia's vDU hosted on an AWS Graviton3 Outposts server. This demonstration supports du's vision of delivering advanced services and exceptional network performance to customers and industries across the UAE. Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du, said: 'Our collaboration with Nokia and AWS supports our ambitions to deliver exceptional network performance and innovative services. 5G Cloud RAN will enhance our network's efficiency and flexibility, enabling us to explore new opportunities and services that provide real value to our customers and society at large.' As part of this collaboration, du will deploy Nokia's Cloud RAN solution utilizing AWS cloud services to develop key use cases in wireless networks and RAN Edge. This setup will provide du with the flexibility to introduce Cloud RAN alongside its purpose-built network, ensuring feature and performance consistency. The solution leverages a microservices-based Cloud RAN software running on AWS Outposts, combining the strengths of AWS and Nokia technologies to maximize spectral efficiency, performance, and feature parity. By integrating the AWS cloud continuum into du's 5G network, the solution extends to the far edge, delivering a unified automation, observability, and security framework. This ensures faster time-to-market for monetizing new use cases. du will also test centralized and distributed workloads using AWS Outposts at RAN sites and plans to utilize Amazon EKS and AWS Telco Network Builder (TNB) for scalable deployment management and automation. Amir Rao, Director for Telco 5G at AWS, commented: 'AWS is proud to collaborate with du and Nokia to support the cloudification of du's network. With our Graviton3-based ARM RAN server, we bring the best of AWS services to the far edge, ensuring low latency, security, and operational excellence for critical RAN software.' Mark Atkinson, Senior Vice President and Head of Radio Access Networks at Nokia, added: 'This successful collaboration with du and AWS demonstrates that our anyRAN approach delivers scalable benefits through hybrid and cloud-based RAN architectures. In the dynamic UAE market, we help drive Cloud RAN evolution to unlock new revenue models and monetization opportunities.' This collaboration underscores du's commitment to a hybrid RAN strategy, seamlessly integrating its existing purpose-built infrastructure with cloud-native solutions. The hybrid approach not only boosts flexibility and scalability but also supports the UAE's growing demand for advanced edge use cases and industry-specific applications in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and logistics, powered by AI and machine learning technologies.
