Nokia and Zain KSA have announced a partnership to address mobile coverage gaps and optimise connectivity for enterprise customers by delivering the first 4G/5G femtocell service in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The femtocell solution includes the deployment of 4G and 5G Smart Nodes, along with Nokia's products and services such as IP Security Gateway, Femto Manager and end-to-end Delivery services.
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Smart Nodes Enhance Connectivity
According to Nokia, the slim and optimised system integrates into the Zain KSA network and features a plug-and-play set-up that minimises reliance on customer infrastructure. The deployment of Nokia's Smart Nodes is expected to significantly improve indoor coverage for Zain KSA's enterprise customers.
The Head of Enterprise Mobile Networks, Saudi at Nokia, said: "Our Smart node solution is uniquely positioned to help Zain KSA improve B2B time to market, enhance customer experience and offload traffic from Marco RAN."
Zain KSA’s B2B Portfolio
The Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Zain KSA, said: "Our collaboration with Nokia to introduce the region's first Smart Nodes solution builds on this legacy. This enterprise-centric solution empowers our customers by elevating productivity and security while reducing costs."
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Nokia stated that this optimised indoor solution can be tailored to the specific demands of enterprise customers, enhancing Zain KSA's B2B portfolio. This initiative is expected to boost customer loyalty by ensuring 4G and 5G network availability across various enterprise locations.
