This milestone demonstrates the power of combining cloud computing and advanced wireless technologies to drive innovation and empower businesses.
Nokia and stc announced that they have achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing 5G private wireless network based on cloud-native O-RAN technology. The trial was hosted on Microsoft Azure Operator Nexus, Microsoft’s carrier-grade cloud platform.
Haithem M. Alfaraj, GCTO at stc, said, “We are proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the telecommunications industry. Our collaboration with Nokia and Microsoft underscores our commitment to driving digital transformation and enabling our customers to leverage the full potential of advanced technologies as part of our R&D development with our partners and hyperscalers. By harnessing the capabilities of O-RAN and cloud computing, stc can drive innovation, enable advanced Industry 4.0 applications, and unlock new business opportunities.”
Mark Atkinson, Head of RAN at Nokia, said, “We are delighted to be part of this ground-breaking initiative that brings together the best of our technologies and expertise. The successful trial of the O-RAN-based 5G Private Wireless Network over Microsoft Azure showcases the potential of open and scalable networks combined with cloud capabilities. This achievement is a significant step forward in enabling enterprises to unlock the benefits of private wireless networks and embrace digital transformation.”
Shawn Hakl, VP, 5G Strategy, Azure for Operators at Microsoft, said, “We are pleased to be working with stc and Nokia to deliver the O-RAN based 5G Private Wireless Network using Microsoft Azure Operator Nexus. This milestone demonstrates the power of combining cloud computing and advanced wireless technologies to drive innovation and empower businesses. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with stc and Nokia to help enterprises across various sectors harness the full potential of 5G and the cloud.”
The accomplishment empowers businesses to accelerate their digital transformation efforts to take advantage of new 5G growth opportunities. The collaboration aims to dramatically change the way enterprises in various sectors deploy and manage their private wireless networks.
The trial demonstrated an Augmented Reality use case for industrial applications, showing the potential and versatility of the jointly developed solution.
