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And a third-party video-streaming platform can select codecs with
low data-consumption rates for users in congested locations.
Full speed ahead
The benefits of applying RCAF are obvious and far-reaching,
encompassing monetisation, customer experience and resourcing
issues. It is nothing less than the ability to dynamically manage
service quality, either scheduled or in real-time. It is a nuanced
tool that allows digital service providers to consider and prioritise
technologies, locations, applications and users, in view of ARPU and
immediate or projected congestion states.
RCAF enables the delivery of mission-critical communication as a
service. It leads to increases in subscriber loyalty, by coupling ARPU
to service levels during congested periods. And it attracts high-value
subscribers willing to pay a premium for enhanced connection
speeds during busy times.
We often talk of ‘Digital Transformation’ in lieu of specifics.
RCAF has proven, obvious applications in the battle for consumer
loyalty. As operators continue the move to becoming digital-
service providers (DSPs), RCAF will be an indispensable tool for
differentiation, alleviating the need for massive capital investment
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Telecom Egypt and Juniper Networks
partner to enable Digital Transformation
for Egypt’s enterprises
Companies are building
fast, secure and reliable
networks for residential
areas and businesses across
fixed and mobile services.
T
elecom Egypt, Egypt’s first integrated
telecom operator, and Juniper
Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven
networks, have a signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) in Cairo cementing
Juniper’s position as a strategic technology
provider for Telecom Egypt.
This MoU will highlight the companies’
intent to scope the Egyptian business
landscape for shared opportunities to
provide IP-based, high-performance
networking solutions to enterprises. Telecom
Egypt will also have the option to become
an authorised resale partner of Juniper’s
technology solutions in Egypt.
Furthermore, Telecom Egypt, the country’s
longest established and most prominent
telecom operator, is also upgrading its own
network infrastructure to include Juniper
Networks MX Series 5G Universal Routing
Platform, QFX Series Data Center Switches
and SRX Series Next-Generation Firewalls.
This will create a secure, high-capacity
infrastructure from the core and data
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centres to the network edge and is uniquely
designed to carry fixed, mobile, voice and
data services traffic for domestic and
business connectivity, including 5G services
when launched.
Egypt is increasingly focused on Digital
Transformation with the Ministry of
Communications and Information Technology
(MCIT), announcing a four-step strategy, ICT
2030, to support new ICT initiatives that will
help to drive the country’s economic growth
domestically, regionally and internationally.
With the ongoing drive around Digital
Transformation, it is expected that Egyptian
enterprises will have increased demand for
best-in-class networking solutions, services
and professional support to help create fast,
secure business infrastructures.
Telecom Egypt’s new network is being built
using numerous routing, switching and
security solutions from Juniper, comprised of
Juniper Networks MX Series, QFX Series and
SRX Series.
Telecom Egypt has deployed Juniper’s single
operating system, Junos OS, simplifying and
streamlining operations.
Juniper is also providing a range of
professional support services to Telecom
Egypt to help plan, build and operate its
network infrastructure.
Adel Hamed, Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer, Telecom Egypt, said: “The
opportunity to agree to an MoU with Juniper
and explore the business market potential
for transformative networking technology is
very exciting for Telecom Egypt as it seeks to
pioneer innovation in Egypt.
“Telecom Egypt appreciates the
collaboration with Juniper Networks because
Juniper’s technology is highly reliable and
scalable and it also provides an excellent
return on investment. It’s a key partnership
for us on the journey to help deliver our
strategy towards Digital Transformation and
specifically for Egypt’s enterprises.”
Rami Rahim, Chief Executive Officer, Juniper
Networks, said: “Digital Transformation in
Egypt is moving at an extremely fast pace,
setting an impressive example for other
emerging markets to follow.
“Telecom Egypt rightly views network
infrastructure as a strategic asset that
helps to underpin and shape the country’s
economic development, while enabling
individual enterprises to differentiate and
grow their businesses.
“Coupled with the high calibre of ICT talent
available in Egypt, I am confident that this
approach will drive great success. Juniper
is extremely proud to be a long-standing
partner of Telecom Egypt.” n
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