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Ericsson and Zain Bahrain sign agreement to expand 4G and 5G networks, managed services
E ricsson and Zain Bahrain have signed an agreement to expand Zain Bahrain’ s 4G and 5G networks in the country. This agreement will also extend their managed services collaboration for an additional three years to optimise network efficiency and elevate customer experiences.
The mobile broadband network expansion will leverage Ericsson’ s energy-efficient Radio Access Network, RAN products, including the dual-band Massive MIMO AIR 3229 and triple-band Radio 4466. These products will boost network coverage, capacity, and reduce energy consumption by up to 20 %, while contributing to achieve Zain Bahrain’ s sustainability targets. As part of the extended Managed Services contract, Ericsson will continue to use data-driven methodologies to streamline processes, improve service metrics, and reduce time-to-market.
The agreement also includes the modernisation of the core network, introducing Ericsson’ s cloud-native Evolved Packet Core, EPC, part of Ericsson’ s dualmode 5G Core solution, and a modernised cloud-native Unified Data Management function, which will enhance the capacity and further strengthen the capabilities of its network.
Ali Isa Al Yaham, Chief Technology Officer of Zain Bahrain, says,“ This latest expansion enhances our ability to provide greater coverage, capacity, and reliability, while aligning with our sustainability goals by deploying Ericsson’ s energyefficient products.”
Nicolas Blixell, Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says,“ This agreement introduces technologies that not only elevate network performance but also lay the foundation for enhanced network capabilities.”
Ericsson and Ooredoo sign MoU to drive industry-specific 5G solutions
Ericsson, and Ooredoo Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding, MoU to accelerate digital transformation for enterprises and public sector organisations in the country.
The MoU aims to drive industry-specific 5G solutions by co-developing private or dedicated 5G network solutions for key verticals such as manufacturing, airports, and oil and gas, supported by Ericsson Private 5G. Ericsson Private 5G sets a new standard for network performance, enabling secure, reliable, high-speed 4G and 5G connectivity powered by its robust dualmode core and industry-radio portfolio.
Bespoke mission-critical solutions for public safety, digital airspace, and rail ensure mission-critical-grade performance through network availability, multi-network operation, coverage and capacity, security
( Left to right) Ali Isa Al Yaham, Chief Technology Officer, Zain Bahrain and Nicolas Blixell, Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa
and hardening, and Quality of Service, QoS, priority, and pre-emption.
Under the MoU, Ericsson will supply its Ericsson Private 5G and mission-critical network solutions, introduce ecosystem partners, and provide Ooredoo with global references, use cases, and best practices.
As a result of the collaboration, Ooredoo Qatar will be able to achieve a faster go-tomarket, unlock new revenue streams, address unique connectivity demands for enterprises, and drive sustainable digital growth.
Thani Al Malki, Chief Business Officer, from Ooredoo Qatar, says,“ Enterprises are rapidly embracing digitalisation and automation to drive efficiency, unlock new revenue streams, and enable cutting-edge innovations.”
Todd Ashton, Vice President and Head of Enterprise and Mission Critical at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says,“ Ericsson’ s mission critical communications deliver next generation, high performing, resilient and secure mobile broadband communication services.” •
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