NEWS
Zain Saudi Arabia uses Nokia’s EdenNet SON software to
maintain quality of service during Hajj and Ramadan
During the recent Hajj and Ramadan, Zain Saudi Arabia was able to eliminate service disruptions and
network degradation by deploying Nokia’s EdenNet SON software with Nokia Global Services expertise.
Using Nokia’s EdenNet SON software,
Zain Saudi Arabia effectively managed the
surge in data and voice traffic in Makkah
and Medina during the Hajj and Ramadan,
allowing pilgrims to remain connected and
share their journey with loved ones.
Large public events or gatherings
generate significant pressure on mobile
networks, challenging service providers
to provide best-in-class voice and data
services. During the recent Hajj and
Ramadan, Zain Saudi Arabia was able to
eliminate service disruptions and network
degradation by deploying Nokia’s EdenNet
SON software with Nokia Global Services
expertise. By automatically identifying and
resolving network issues, Zain Saudi Arabia
was able to optimise the performance of its
3G and 4G networks.
Solutions used in the implementation:
Nokia’s EdenNet SON automates and
optimises the performance of Zain’s multi-
vendor, multi-layer 3G and 4G networks.
VMware names UAE systems
integrator Alpha Data as
Commercial Partner of the Year
2017 at VMworld Barcelona
Alpha Data, the UAE systems integrator, received the Commercial
Partner of the Year 2017 Award from VMware Middle East
during the VMworld2017 awards ceremony held recently in
Barcelona, Spain. The company was recognised for its outstanding
performance and high volume of transactions in the MENA region.
Cloud computing and platform virtualisation leader VMware has
named Alpha Data its top commercial MENA partner multiple times
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Nokia EdenNet modules, including Capacity
and Coverage Optimisation, Cross Antenna
Detection and Automated Neighbor Relations,
help the service provider effectively address
congestion and avoid service degradations.
Nokia Care and Network Planning and
Optimisation services helped to implement
the new solution and maximise return on
investment for Zain. Nokia provided technical
support and best practice sharing to help
Zain optimise network performance before,
during and after the Hajj and Ramadan.
in honour of the latter’s consistently exceptional contributions in
driving year-on-year growth for VMware’s Enterprise and General
Business segments. Alpha Data partners with VMware to deploying
industry-leading virtual infrastructure platforms.
Amar Singh, Sales Director at Alpha Data, said: “We thank
VMware for appreciating our contributions and for placing its trust
in us as one of its most valuable partners in the Middle East. We
will continue to complement VMware’s efforts to help organisations
transition to cloud computing and reduce the complexity of their IT
operations. This recognition is dedicated to our teams who continue
to drive us to excellence and maintain our industry leadership, and
most of all to our customers who believe in our ability to maximise
their technology assets.”
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