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        stc Launches Dedicated Mission-Critical LTE Network


        Saudi  Arabia’s  stc  Group announced  it   Critical  Network offers features  such as   autonomous  operations,  real-time
        has launched a dedicated nationwide LTE   encrypted  push-to-talk,  shock-resistant   situational awareness, and advanced crowd
        network for  the country’s  mission-critical   devices,  emergency  alerts,  and  secure   management solutions. “This purpose-built
        sectors, including government, healthcare,   group messaging.  The  network also   network sets a new benchmark for mission-
        and  oil  and  gas.  Dubbed  the  “Business-  leverages  AI to enable  smarter decision-  critical  communications,  empowering  key
        Critical  Network”, the  LTE  network is   making,  predictive  maintenance,  and   industries  with  the  speed,  security, and
        specifically  tailored  for  business-critical   heightened  situational  awareness  across   intelligence  needed  to operate  in  high-
        operations  and engineered to meet the   complex operations.  stc  also  said  the   pressure  environments,”  said  stc  Group
        highest benchmarks for security, reliability   network’s  scalable  architecture  paves  the   chief business officer Riyadh Muawad in a
        and agility, stc said. stc said its Business-  way  for  next-gen  innovations,  including   statement.





































        stc Powers Up the Esports World Cup with Cutting-Edge 5G Network



        stc  Group, a leading  digital  enabler, has   Optimizing  Networks  (SON),  and  closed-  Additionally, stc  has  equipped  one  of the
        announced  its  early readiness  to support   loop automation, technologies that provide   largest  operations  centers  in  the  region
        the upcoming 2025 edition of the Esports   proactive  insights  and  real-time  network   with  ultra-high-resolution  168-megapixel
        World Cup (EWC). As an Elite and Founding   adjustments  to  ensure  uninterrupted   displays,  enabling  real-time  monitoring
        Partner  of EWC, stc  is  deploying  cutting-  connectivity  throughout the  event.  As   of network performance  and  service
        edge technology and robust infrastructure   part  of  its  comprehensive  preparations,   utilization  across  all  EWC facilities.  This
        designed  to deliver an  exceptional,   stc has deployed 27 advanced 5G towers   state-of-the-art  center  ensures  immediate
        high-performance, and  reliable  gaming   across  key tournament  areas, including   incident  response  and  optimal  service
        experience for participants and audiences   three  towers  dedicated  exclusively  to  the   quality for both participants and attendees.
        alike. Following its pivotal role in powering   event  center.  Within  the  venue  buildings,   To  further  enhance  network  efficiency,
        the inaugural EWC in 2024, stc returns this   an  extensive  indoor solutions  network   stc  has  implemented  Software  Defined
        year to support the world’s largest gaming   supported  by more than  1,295 antennas   Networking  (SDN)  technologies,  enabling
        event with even more advanced capabilities.   will deliver high-speed 4G and 5G services,   agile,  uninterrupted  data  flow  throughout
        Central to this year's network infrastructure   with  internet  speeds  exceeding  2  Gbps   the  tournament.  The  company  has  also
        are   intelligent  monitoring  systems  ensuring  smooth,  responsive  gameplay   expanded  coverage across  the  venue  by
        featuring  AI-driven  traffic  modeling,  Self-  and  seamless  digital  engagement.  over 20% compared to last year, ensuring



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