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Batelco and Ericsson bring 5G and IoT use cases to Bahrain
Batelco Bahrain and Ericsson have joined
forces to collaborate on the development
of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) use cases.
The agreement will help drive innovation
and early IoT applications on 5G mobile
network technology based on the market
requirements in Bahrain.
Under the new agreement, Batelco Bahrain
and Ericsson will jointly recognize and
develop proof of concepts for feasible
use cases to meet the needs of industries
in Bahrain. The two companies will also
collaborate on corresponding vertical use
cases and will implement narrowband
IoT (NB-IoT) for massive machine-type
communication while advancing cloud
architecture to enable 5G and NB-IoT
technologies. The aim is to trial 5G capable
radio technology and 5G Plug-in software in
the existing 4G networks.
Muna Al Hashemi, CEO, Batelco Bahrain,
says: “Part of our commitment to the
people and industries in Bahrain is to
create new possibilities by continuously
upgrading our platforms and offering
cutting-edge technology. Through this
collaboration with Ericsson, we aim to
take significant steps into the future of
connected devices, as a technology leader
that empowers the transformation of
Bahrain’s industries and society.”
Ericsson 5G Radio Prototypes are the first
products designed to enable operators
to conduct live field trials in their own
networks. Ericsson enables operators
to move beyond the 5G hype of labbased
speed tests and gain a greater
understanding of the potential for 5G in their
own network environments and markets.
Rafiah Ibrahim, Head of Ericsson Region
Middle East and East Africa, says: “As 5G
technology expands and evolves over the
coming years, collaboration amongst the
industry players is key to set the foundation
for the Networked Society, where anything
that can benefit from a connection, will be
connected. We are happy to collaborate
with our partner Batelco to empower
people, business and society in Bahrain to
pave the way for advanced and innovative
technologies that 5G will enable.”
CIS to provide
data services
to UNMOGIP
COMSATS Internet Services (CIS) has
signed an agreement with United Nations
Military Observer Group in India and
Pakistan (UNMOGIP) for establishment
of communication links for use of interoffices
communication, VPN, VC through
broadband internet services from COMSATS
Internet Services.
Agreement signing ceremony was held at
CIS Technology Park, Islamabad. Under this
services agreement CIS will also become
partner for keeping the commination’s lines
up and working for efficient peace keeping
process.
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