Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 24 | Page 45

COUNTRY FOCUS: IRAQ “Nokia’s solutions cater to the unique connectivity requirements of mass events, and will help Zain Iraq address the expected surge in data and voice consumption during Zeyara.” www.intelligentcio.com “This will allow them to prepare for the ever-growing demands of people and IoT, particularly in dense megacities. The future introduction of Nokia MulteFire technology will mean many more enterprises will be able to deploy their own discreet networks to enjoy the benefits that LTE will offer. “The new Self Organising Network (SON) features will allow companies, who may not have technical expertise in this field, to deploy small cells with ease.” • • • Overview of the solutions in Iraq: • The high capacity and energy- efficient Nokia Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station will be used to add the third carrier of 5 MHz on the 900 MHz band, to enhance capacity and increase coverage in suburban and rural areas. • Nokia’s Mass Event Handler will ensure network performance is • not adversely affected because of heavy traffic during Zeyara. Another feature of the software – HSUPA Interference Cancellation – handles data more efficiently, enabling end users to upload pictures without any network glitch. Nokia FlexiZone will be deployed to enhance coverage and capacity of the existing 3G network in Karbala. Nokia’s refarming service will refarm GSM 900 MHz frequency to expand the operator’s 3G network. Nokia’s NetAct virtualised network management software will provide robust capabilities for troubleshooting, assurance, administration, software management and configuration. Nokia’s Network Planning and Optimisation (NPO), Network Implementation, and Care services will ensure smooth execution of the project and maximise the return on Zain’s technology investments. n INTELLIGENTCIO 45