Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Ooredoo Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation for enterprises and public sector organizations 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 dual-mode core and industry-leading 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 and hardening, and Quality of Service (QoS), priority, and preemption.
Additionally, the collaboration will explore sustainability initiatives by leveraging connectivity and 5G to drive environmental impact, decarbonize industries, and build a more sustainable network future. Through knowledge-sharing and collaboration, Ericsson and Ooredoo will accelerate the journey to Net Zero.
Under the MoU, Ericsson will supply its Ericsson Private 5G and mission-critical network solutions, introduce ecosystem partners, provide Ooredoo with global references, use cases, and best practices, and engage in joint discussions with enterprises and public sector organizations to offer expertise and knowledge-sharing sessions on 5G-enabled sustainability use cases.
As a result of the collaboration, Ooredoo Qatar will be able to achieve a faster go-to-market, 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 digitalization and automation to drive efficiency, unlock new revenue streams, and enable cutting-edge innovations. Through Ooredoo’s latest collaboration with Ericsson on private 5G solutions, we will contribute to driving advanced use cases across industries in Qatar —from autonomous operations to mission-critical public services.”
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. We are happy to collaborate with Ooredoo Qatar on mission critical network solutions to drive digitalization, revenues and efficiencies for a variety of industries and public sector organizations in the country.”