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    UAE achieves milestone with Nokia-du network slicing trial

    By Tanya YeNovember 27, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Nokia and du conducted the UAE’s first live transport network slicing trial, demonstrating the ability to offer differentiated network services on existing infrastructure. This innovation ensures flexibility and efficiency, meeting diverse connectivity needs across industries and consumer markets.
    • This achievement supports du’s broader 5G strategy, enhancing service delivery while enabling the exploration of advanced applications like IoT and Industry 4.0, solidifying the UAE’s position as a leader in next-generation telecom technologies.

    What happened

    Nokia and du, a leading telecom operator in the UAE, successfully conducted a live trial of transport network slicing. This milestone marks the first instance of such a trial in the region, demonstrating the capability to create multiple virtual networks on a shared physical infrastructure. The trial utilized Nokia’s advanced IP and Optical solutions to showcase differentiated service delivery, enabling various use cases to run concurrently on the same network.

    The collaboration tested scenarios that require high-performance connectivity, such as supporting critical enterprise services alongside consumer applications. Nokia and du demonstrated how transport network slicing could dynamically allocate resources, ensuring efficiency and reliability. The trial aligns with du’s strategy to enhance its 5G offerings while paving the way for more advanced technologies, such as IoT and Industry 4.0 solutions. This success underscores the readiness of du’s network to address diverse connectivity demands.

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    Why it is important

    This trial represents a significant step forward for the telecommunications industry in the UAE and beyond. As 5G adoption accelerates, network slicing becomes essential to optimize infrastructure and deliver tailored services. By enabling multiple applications to coexist on the same network without interference, this technology supports a wide range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and smart cities.

    For du, this success enhances its position as a key player in the 5G ecosystem. The trial validates its ability to implement cutting-edge technologies, enabling advanced use cases and driving new revenue opportunities. Moreover, Nokia’s involvement highlights the importance of collaboration in achieving technological breakthroughs. This achievement strengthens the UAE’s reputation as a regional leader in telecommunications innovation, showcasing its readiness to adopt next-generation technologies that enhance connectivity and efficiency across sectors.

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    Tanya Ye

    Tanya Ye is an intern reporter at BTW Media, having studied literature at University of Southampton. She specialises in IT infrastructure and tech trends. Contact her at t.ye@btw.media.

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