The demand for more bandwidth is growing exponentially as consumers and businesses embrace new applications, services and digital technologies. To meet this demand, Du is replacing its existing primary IP network with a scalable 5G infrastructure that will reduce the complexity of the network and enable it to become a more flexible and flexible market player.chose Cisco's core IP network to modernize, extend and complete a seamless migration to the native and virtual cloud architecture. The upgraded network will increase the core network capacity to 24 terabytes per node, making the network ready for broadband services. This allows Du to offer next-generation digital services for Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (AR), as well as other new applications and services offered by 5G.
Saleem Al Blooshi, director of EITC infrastructure, said: "Already supporting the realization of the United Arab Emirates Vision 2021 to boost the digital economy and lead the transformation of Dubai into a smart city 5G will play an important role. than. 5G is a stepwise approach and we will continue testing until we officially launch. With the deployment of a more scalable and agile network, we will be well positioned to support 5G services, Smart City, IoT and other new digital and innovative services. "
As the use of commercial and consumer 5G gains momentum, the demand for mobile and ultra-fast broadband services continues to accelerate in the UAE. The expanded network capacity will stimulate local innovation, particularly around the application of artificial intelligence (AI), smart city technologies and IoT, while supporting the country's vision for future focused on data.
Ali Amer, general manager of global service provider for the Middle East and Africa for Cisco East, added: "By working with Cisco, 5G network ready to deliver a more scalable and virtual infrastructure that forms the foundation for future new solutions Business opportunities. "
About the du
du is a dynamic and award-winning telecommunications service provider that serves 9 million individual customers through its mobile, fixed, broadband and home-based Internet services through its 4G LTE network. It also provides more than 100,000 UAE companies with its wide range of managed services and ICT. Since its launch in 2007, it has had many developments in the UAE, including the introduction of Pay by the Second® billing system, IPTV and the self-service portal.
is in an ideal position to support the realization of UAE Vision 2021 and the transformation of Dubai into Smart City. Du is also the official strategic partner of Smart Dubai Office and the platform provider for Smart Dubai. Following the success of the first Internet of Things (IoT) network in the Middle East, Du is on the verge of completing the deployment of its IoT network in 2016.
Brand Finance ranked the twelfth most valuable brand in the Middle East in 2016. has already won the coveted title of the Superbrands Middle East brand year in 2013. The company has been recognized with several other awards such as ISO 27001 certification managed. The security services have the distinction of opening the first Platinum green store certified LEED in the United Arab Emirates. It also has the unique peculiarity of the world's first telecommunications to publish the sustainability report based on the GRI-G4 guidelines in 2014 is also credited with the fact that the world-class teleportation of the GRI-G4 is the largest of this type. Middle East and is among the best teletransports in the world by the World Teleport Association.
It is 39.5% owned by Emirates Investment Authority, 19.75% by Mubadala Development Company PJSC, 19.5% by Emirates Communications and Technology LLC and the rest by public shareholders. Listed on the Dubai financial market (DFM), the company markets under the name "du".
