Ericsson and UAE-based operator du have entered into a three year managed services agreement that will enable du to continue develop operational efficiency of nationwide GSM/WCDMA network operations.
According to Ericsson, the partnership is expected to provide du with a long-term sustainable operating model, reducing its operational expenses and enabling the operator to focus on providing attractive new services to its subscribers.
The company also claims that the network operations agreement also will ensure the performance and quality of du’s multi-vendor network.
Hatem Bamatraf, senior vice president of network development at du, said: We are committed to continuously develop and use our network at the optimum level. Our partnership with Ericsson is a positive step in realization of this objective. With Ericsson’s experience in managed services, we can bring new mobile telecommunications services to the UAE market more efficiently than ever.
Valter D’Avino, vice president and head of managed services at Ericsson, said: “The deal confirms Ericsson’s position as the industry leader in managed services and underscores a shift toward managed services in the region.
Managed services have become a key to the success of operators in the Middle East, as well as in the wider industry. With Ericsson running network operations, du can devote even more attention to providing its customers with the latest mobile services with excellent network quality.
