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Broadcast Pro
28-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Nokia and TAWAL showcase first live Open RAN edge-cloud demo
Nokias anyRAN, powered by 5G AirScale Radios and Dell XR8000 servers, offers carrier-grade capacity with the openness and flexibility operators need to scale. Nokia and Saudi Arabias neutral-host provider TAWAL have completed the worlds first live demonstration of a multi-tenant, shareable Open RAN edge-cloud platform, enabling mobile operators and large enterprises to deploy high-performance 5G services at significantly reduced costs. The demonstration highlights TAWALs ability to offer active infrastructure as a service while helping operators lower expenses and futureproof their networks with open, cloud-native flexibility. Powered by Nokias anyRAN architecture, the platform delivers the trusted performance needed to support any RAN workloads on an open edge cloud. As Saudi Arabias smart city giga projects drive increasing demand for expansive 5G connectivity, traditional single-operator rollouts risk duplicating infrastructure and delaying service availability. TAWALs neutral host model addresses this by pooling spectrum-agnostic, Open RAN baseband and radio resources, allowing multiple operators to share the same edge cloud platform. This approach reduces capital expenditures, cuts energy consumption, optimises spectrum use and narrows the digital divide for businesses and communities nationwide. Nokias anyRAN solution, built on open interfaces, cloud-agnostic software and high-performance AirScale radios, is designed to unlock these efficiencies. Abdulrahman Al Moaiqel, Chief Commercial Officer at TAWAL, said: 'Neutral hosts must add value beyond steel and concrete. By partnering with Nokia, we can offer Saudi operators an on-demand, pay-as-you-grow 5G platform that cuts their TCO and accelerates digital transformation for the Kingdoms giga projects.' Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President, Middle East and Africa at Nokia, added: 'Moving from a tower company model to a fully-fledged network company demands technology that combines openness with proven performance. Our anyRAN approach lets TAWAL mix and match vendors at the cloud layer while still guaranteeing the ultrareliable, low-latency experience operators and end users expect.' The live demonstration, held at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, showcased Nokias 5G AirScale Indoor Radios connected to Dell PowerEdge XR8000 servers running virtualised CU/DU software within Nokias anyRAN framework. The cloud-native platform supports multi-operator RAN sharing and can accommodate third-party RAN software, providing TAWAL with full vendor flexibility while maintaining carrier-grade performance. Its compact size and low power consumption make it ideal for smart city edge deployments and enterprise campuses.
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nokia and TAWAL enable multi-tenant Open RAN to accelerate digital services in Saudi Arabia
Operators lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and speed roll-outs by sharing TAWAL's neutral-host Open RAN edge cloud Nokia's anyRAN solution, anchored by our high-performance 5G AirScale Indoor Radios and deployed on Dell PowerEdge XR8000 edge servers, delivers carrier grade capacity with the openness and flexibility operators need to scale Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia and Saudi neutral-host provider TAWAL have completed the world's first live demonstration of a multi-tenant, shareable Open RAN edge-cloud platform, allowing mobile operators and large enterprises to launch high-performance 5G services at significantly lower costs than previous possible. The showcase proves how TAWAL can offer active infrastructure as a service while operators enjoy significant savings and futureproof their networks with open, cloud native flexibility. Nokia's anyRAN architecture uniquely delivers the trusted performance required to run anyRAN workloads on an open edge cloud. Across Saudi Arabia, demand for widespread 5G connectivity is soaring as smart city giga projects gather pace. Yet traditional single operator rollouts risk duplicating infrastructure, driving up capex and delaying service availability. By adopting a neutral host model, TAWAL can pool spectrum agnostic, Open RAN baseband and radio assets so multiple service providers share the same edge cloud platform, reducing energy consumption, freeing spectrum and shrinking the digital divide for businesses and communities nationwide. Nokia's anyRAN solution, built on open interfaces, cloud agnostic software and high performance AirScale radios, is designed precisely to unlock these efficiencies. Abdulrahman Al Moaiqel, Chief Commercial Officer at TAWAL, said: 'Neutral hosts must add value beyond steel and concrete. By partnering with Nokia, we can offer Saudi operators an on demand, pay as you grow 5G platform that cuts their TCO and accelerates digital transformation for the Kingdom's giga projects.' Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President, Middle East and Africa at Nokia, said: 'Moving from a tower company model to a fully-fledged network company demands technology that combines openness with proven performance. Our anyRAN approach lets TAWAL mix and match vendors at the cloud layer while still guaranteeing the ultrareliable, low latency experience operators and end users expect.' During the live demonstration at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, Nokia 5G AirScale Indoor Radios were connected to Dell PowerEdge XR8000 servers hosting virtualized CU/DU software in Nokia's anyRAN framework. The open, cloud‑native platform supports multi‑operator RAN sharing and can host third‑party RAN software, giving TAWAL full vendor flexibility while maintaining carrier‑grade performance. The solution's compact footprint and reduced power draw make it ideal for smart‑city edge nodes and enterprise campuses. 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
Channel Post MEA
25-03-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Nokia And TAWAL Complete 5G SA mmWave Active Sharing Trial
Nokia, together with TAWAL, stc, and Zain, supported by the Communication, Space and Technology Commission (CST), has successfully completed the world's first 5G standalone (SA) mmWave spectrum-sharing trial during LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, using 800 MHz bandwidth in the 26 GHz band. This innovative approach enables communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises to efficiently share advanced network infrastructure, offering superior performance at a lower cost. It further enables TAWAL to provide shareable active infrastructure as a service, effectively expanding their service offerings and revenue potential through partnership with Nokia's pioneering mmWave and active sharing technology. Saudi Arabia is experiencing rapidly increasing demand for ultra-high-speed mobile connectivity, driven by major upcoming events including Expo 2030. This growth requires robust, cost-efficient, and high-capacity mobile solutions that can be rapidly deployed at large-scale venues like shopping malls, airports, stadiums, and exhibition centers. TAWAL is strategically positioned to fulfill this demand, leveraging the upcoming mmWave spectrum release. Nokia's AirScale mmWave and active RAN sharing technology uniquely address this challenge, enabling rapid deployment, enhanced spectrum utilization, and significant cost savings, aligning perfectly with Nokia's strategic objective to expand business with neutral hosts and infrastructure providers. Mohammed Al Hakbani, CEO of TAWAL, said: We are pleased to achieve this successful experience in partnership with stc, Zain KSA, and Nokia and by the enablement of CST. This achievement sets a new benchmark in indoor and outdoor connectivity and reinforces our commitment to leveraging the latest technologies to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.' Mikko Lavanti, Head of Middle East and Africa at Nokia, said: 'This trial demonstrates the transformative potential of 5G mmWave and active sharing technology. By collaborating closely with innovative infrastructure partners like TAWAL, we are enabling a new model for shared connectivity infrastructure that enhances performance, efficiency, and end-user experience. This approach will set a benchmark for future smart venues and giga projects across Saudi Arabia and beyond.' The trial utilized Nokia's advanced AirScale mmWave products combined with Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) active sharing technology, enabling multiple operators to share the same active radio network infrastructure without compromising network performance, reliability, or security. 0 0
Zawya
25-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nokia and TAWAL showcase world's first 5G SA mmWave active sharing trial to enhance connectivity for Saudi venues
Maximizing spectrum efficiency, reducing deployment costs, and unlocking new revenue streams Trial utilized Nokia's AirScale mmWave with Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) active sharing technology to enable efficient spectrum sharing among multiple operators. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia, together with TAWAL, stc, and Zain, supported by the Communication, Space and Technology Commission (CST), has successfully completed the world's first 5G standalone (SA) mmWave spectrum-sharing trial during LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, using 800 MHz bandwidth in the 26 GHz band. This innovative approach enables communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises to efficiently share advanced network infrastructure, offering superior performance at a lower cost. It further enables TAWAL to provide shareable active infrastructure as a service, effectively expanding their service offerings and revenue potential through partnership with Nokia's pioneering mmWave and active sharing technology. Saudi Arabia is experiencing rapidly increasing demand for ultra-high-speed mobile connectivity, driven by major upcoming events including Expo 2030. This growth requires robust, cost-efficient, and high-capacity mobile solutions that can be rapidly deployed at large-scale venues like shopping malls, airports, stadiums, and exhibition centers. TAWAL is strategically positioned to fulfill this demand, leveraging the upcoming mmWave spectrum release. Nokia's AirScale mmWave and active RAN sharing technology uniquely address this challenge, enabling rapid deployment, enhanced spectrum utilization, and significant cost savings, aligning perfectly with Nokia's strategic objective to expand business with neutral hosts and infrastructure providers. Mohammed Al Hakbani, CEO of TAWAL, said: We are pleased to achieve this successful experience in partnership with stc, Zain KSA, and Nokia and by the enablement of CST. This achievement sets a new benchmark in indoor and outdoor connectivity and reinforces our commitment to leveraging the latest technologies to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.' Mikko Lavanti, Head of Middle East and Africa at Nokia, said: 'This trial demonstrates the transformative potential of 5G mmWave and active sharing technology. By collaborating closely with innovative infrastructure partners like TAWAL, we are enabling a new model for shared connectivity infrastructure that enhances performance, efficiency, and end-user experience. This approach will set a benchmark for future smart venues and giga projects across Saudi Arabia and beyond.' The trial utilized Nokia's advanced AirScale mmWave products combined with Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) active sharing technology, enabling multiple operators to share the same active radio network infrastructure without compromising network performance, reliability, or security. 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.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nile Deploys the World's Largest Campus Network-as-a-Service Implementation at LEAP 2025
Networking pioneer deploys campus NaaS in just three days to support over 200,000 attendees at this Tier-1 global technology conference SAN JOSE, Calif. & BARCELONA, Spain, March 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Nile, the pioneer of a new breed of enterprise network solutions that secure organizations from cyberattacks and automate network operations, announced that it deployed the world's largest Campus Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) at this year's LEAP 2025 conference. LEAP 2025, Saudi Arabia's award-winning global technology event, welcomed more than 200,000 visitors from February 9-12 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. "Once again, it's Nile pushing the envelope of what's possible in enterprise networking," said Pankaj Patel, CEO and co-founder, Nile. "At an event where AI and digital transformation were the primary themes, it's fitting that Nile was chosen to deliver the connectivity that showcased these innovations. The unique architecture of the Nile Access Service, which combines AI-powered automation and built-in zero trust security in an 'as-a-service' framework, is the only solution in the market that could have possibly met LEAP 2025's rapid deployment requirements. We built a secure, world-class network serving over two hundred thousand of the world's most sophisticated users in a matter of days." Nile's autonomous network architecture enabled its team and its partners, solutions by stc and TAWAL, to deploy the network rapidly while also fulfilling numerous last-minute requirements that traditional systems could not accommodate, given the time frame and very limited resources available. For this project, Nile was tasked with building a campus network that covered almost 2M square feet (more than 185K square meters), including seven different conference halls. Based on data from Nile's extensive sensor infrastructure, the network consistently served around 55,000 concurrent visitors without a single network issue or security incident. "At solutions by stc, we are proud to collaborate with Nile in delivering groundbreaking innovations, such as the world's largest Campus Network-as-a-Service implementation at LEAP 2025," said Omer Alnomany, CEO of solutions by stc. "This partnership exemplifies the strength of our strategic alliances in enabling secure, scalable connectivity for transformative events like LEAP. Together, we are shaping the future of enterprise networking in the MEA region, driving digital transformation, and setting new benchmarks for customer success." Once installed, Nile's AI Automation Center worked continuously to ensure that availability, coverage, and capacity remained at optimal levels. Now in place, the Nile network infrastructure remains to serve the next event at the Riyadh International Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. "Nile's architecture gave us the ability to augment our own service capabilities to quickly meet the urgent needs of an important customer," said Mohammed Al-Haqbani, CEO of TAWAL. "Its unique approach to Network-as-a-Service enabled us to build a very complex deployment in record time. We're looking forward to our next project together." "We had a very limited window to build a secure, high-performance network that had to meet the needs of a very large group of attendees along with a diverse mix of more than 1,800 global technology leaders and advanced startups, many of which were running demonstrations of their cutting-edge solutions in their booths," said Abdulrahman Almoaiqel, CCO of TAWAL, one of Saudi Arabia's leading network infrastructure organizations. "Only Nile's AI-powered innovations could provide the combination of performance, security, ease-of-deployment, and operational simplicity that enabled us to pull off an impressive deployment with only four installers on site." About Nile Nile is leading a fundamental shift in the networking industry, challenging decades-old conventions to deliver a radically new approach. By eliminating complexity and rethinking how networks are built, consumed, and operated, Nile is pioneering a new category designed for a modern, service-driven era. With a relentless focus on simplicity, security, reliability, and performance, Nile empowers organizations to move beyond the limitations of legacy infrastructure and embrace a future where networking is effortless, predictable, and fully aligned with their digital ambitions. For more information, visit About solutions by stc: solutions by stc is the #1 IT services provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a leading enabler in digitally transforming businesses with a 25-year track record of anticipating and capitalizing on industry trends and dynamics, opportunities, elevating digital infrastructure, and improving customer's businesses across a variety of sectors including energy, telecoms, healthcare, and more. solutions is headquartered in Riyadh with operations across the Kingdom and beyond. About TAWAL TAWAL owns a portfolio of more than 21,000 telecom towers across Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia and Pakistan. The company actively supports digital transformation plans in those markets. It is expanding its reach across new cities and rural areas and is actively rolling out smart-city-ready technologies such as camouflage telecom towers, smart poles capable of supporting 5G and IoT devices, in-building solutions (IBS), beside other tailored ICT infrastructure. View source version on Contacts Media Contacts: Haley Cudworthpress@ +1 (805) 540 1960 Sign in to access your portfolio
