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testimony for this successful partnership
that we have decided to collaborate with
Nokia for this critical launch, with the aim
of making 5G a reality in 2018. We are
confident that Nokia’s proven expertise
and technology leadership in 5G will work
in our favour and will help us in deploying
pioneering and innovative 5G services.”
Amr K El Leithy, Head of Middle East and
Africa Market at Nokia, said: “We have
defined a 5G Future X portfolio that draws
on our research across radio, optics, IP and
software technologies. Our market-leading,
end-to-end portfolio including Nokia AirScale
radio and the Nokia AirFrame datacentre
solution will allow STC to evolve its network,
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managing 4G demands today and the 5G
demands of the future.
“Working together with STC, we will leverage
our technology expertise to define the
strategies and services that will help STC
achieve its vision 2020.”
STC and Cisco sign MoU to bring the
benefits of 5G to Saudi Arabia
STC and Cisco have signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on
the development of 5G communication
systems and networks. The joint effort
aims to facilitate STC’s transformation
into a digital service provider and supports
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