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Etisalat and Huawei develop a new collaboration Framework for M2M and Internet of Things communications

Etisalat Group - a leading telecoms and ICT solutions provider in the Middle East, Asia and Africa - and Huawei - a leading global ICT solutions provider - have announced plans for a joint new research and development framework exploring how new machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and innovative Internet of things (IoT) can be adopted in various industries to enhance business efficiency and lead to more innovative services.

 

The joint research and development programme will allow the two companies to harness the potential of M2M communications across industries. Etisalat Group and Huawei will explore how enhanced connected M2M communications can be applied to provide better services to Business customers and, in turn, deliver a framework for future growth.

 

Khalifa Al Shamsi, Chief Digital Services Officer, Etisalat Group said: “The framework we have agreed underscores Etisalat continuous desire to be an industry leader in trialing and commercially launching new and innovative M2M and IoT connected services within the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Developing such service innovations will be fundamental to enhance Government and business efficiency and a tool for enriching peoples’ lives in the region, and will also open up exciting, new business opportunities within Etisalat Group’s business portfolio.”

 

IoT and M2M communications refer to ICT applications and technologies that allow devices to communicate directly with other systems and devices over wireless and wired networks. IoT/M2M solutions are increasingly used by organisations around the globe to improve productivity (through real-time operational measurements and smart controls), reduce costs, improve the current services and open new revenue streams. Today there are many vertical industries—from transportation to logistics, utilities, finance, smart cities and healthcare—which have already benefitted immensely from integrating IoT/M2M services into their business.

 

 

“Today’s Internet of Things phenomena will make intelligent sensing widely available through machine-to-machine information sharing and collaboration. Forward thinking operators are taking a more direct role in this value chain, and this latest memorandum between Huawei and Etisalat underscores our shared commitment to contributing to the maturity of this sector,” said Alan Wang, President of Huawei Etisalat Global Key Account.

 

The joint cooperation plan follows a series of recent partnerships between Etisalat Group and Huawei to bring a number of technology firsts to the region. This has included a joint effort to explore and deploy super-speed 5G mobile broadband services in the region, as well as ultra-fast 400Gbps fiber technology aimed at offering more reliable and affordable broadband services to homes and businesses.

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About Etisalat:

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Etisalat Group is one of the world’s leading telecom groups in emerging markets. Since its inception almost four decades ago, Etisalat has been introducing innovative connectivity solutions for its customers across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. These cutting-edge solutions have given Etisalat the ability to expand its subscriber base to more than 169 million in the 19 international markets it operates in. Etisalat’s market cap of is 87.7 billion AED, equaling 23.8 billion USD.

 

For more information, please contact:

Etisalat Media Desk

E: gyoussef@etisalat.ae 

T: +9712 618 2877

www.etisalat.com

 

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through the dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, Huawei has established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. Huawei is committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Its products and solutions have been deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world’s population.

For more information, visit Huawei online: www.huawei.com

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For media enquiries, please contact:

 

Daniel Mercado                                          

Ogilvy Public Relations                                                

+971 4 3050320 

Daniel.Mercado@ogilvy.com



Source: http://www.etisalat.com

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