Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 106 | Page 25

TRENDING

COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION ARE KEY TO MAXIMISING 5G OPPORTUNITIES IN UAE

5G offers Communication Service Providers the potential to go beyond connectivity and capitalise on untapped revenue streams to deliver new services to enterprises across all industries . Walid Yehia at Dell Technologies , shares insights on how Open Telecom Ecosystem Labs , is key to harnessing the potential of 5G and beyond .

The UAE is emerging as a frontrunner in the global 5G race . According to market forecast from Mordor Intelligence , the UAE ' s telecom market is on an upward trajectory , valued at an estimated US $ 9.37 billion in 2024 . Reports predict a continued growth rate of 3.15 % per year , with the market reaching a projected size of US $ 10.93 billion by 2029 .

What are the primary growth drivers in the UAE telecom market , and what is the industry ' s near-term outlook ?
With a focus on innovation and ambitious national visions , the UAE is poised to reap significant benefits from 5G ' s high speeds , ultra-low latency and massive network capacity . This advanced technology
UAE telecommunications industry has embraced open technologies from cloud network architectures and Kubernetes to open RAN systems .
promises to revolutionise the way people connect and experience mobile services in the Emirates .
With rapid evolution , staying ahead requires innovative solutions and strategic collaborations . Network operators need to bring cloud-native technologies to their network architectures so they can deliver new revenue-generating capabilities and
www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO MIDDLE EAST 25