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At Dell Technologies , we are committed to the open future of telecommunications , whether it is 5G or the next generation of mobile solutions . Dell has created a collaborative network of teams , resources and facilities to accelerate time-to-value for every stakeholder in the 5G future .
Dell is known for its commitment to open standards . How does this benefit the telecom sector ?
Walid Yehia , Managing Director Gulf ,
Dell Technologies
Dell is committed to open standards to ensure interoperability and flexibility for our customers . This is particularly important in the telecom industry , where diverse systems and technologies are in use . applications on their networks . They are looking to work closely with trusted technology providers to help them modernise and contribute to the transformation of economies and businesses .
Could you provide an overview of Dell ’ s telecom business in UAE and explain how Dell is supporting its growth ?
Dell ’ s telecom software , solutions and services help communications service providers , CSPs accelerate their open , cloud-native network deployments and create new revenue opportunities at the edge .
We are focused on accelerating modern telecom , using our industry-standard hardware and software-defined architecture to speed up telcos ' modernisation of their networks . Dell ’ s PowerEdge servers are optimised for telecom , open RAN , and mobile edge computing workloads while simplifying edge operations .
The scalable , modular designs simplify deployment and maintenance , while Network Equipment Building Systems compliance and Zero Trust enabling capabilities help provide safety and security in the field .
In the last few years , the UAE telecommunications industry has embraced open technologies from cloud network architectures and Kubernetes to open RAN systems . But despite the opportunities for innovation and cost savings that open systems bring , there are very few companies that can bring it all together in a secure , partner-friendly environment .
In 2022 , Dell launched the Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab , OTEL , a state of the art facility dedicated to developing , testing and improving telecommunications solutions through open source technology and vendor neutral collaboration . It was created to help solve the network challenges of and tomorrow .
By working with Dell as an OTEL partner , CSPs benefit from a secure , state of the art lab environment that allows for more comprehensive , seamless testing and faster time to market without scaling up costs . Collaboration and innovation are crucial to maximising 5G opportunities for businesses in the UAE .
By adhering to open standards , our security solutions seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure , allowing telecom providers to build a cohesive and interoperable security ecosystem .
How does this approach benefit telecom providers in terms of interoperability and integration with other solutions ?
Dell Technologies brings together CSPs and technology partners to help transform the telecom industry and make the open ecosystem a reality . We offer ecosystem opportunities ranging from joint validated designs to complete turnkey solutions . For the telecom ecosystem , it means integrating and going to market faster , driving growth and increased profits , and helping to fill the gaps in their business .
Collaboration and innovation are crucial to maximising 5G opportunities for businesses in the UAE .
OTEL is truly a one-of-a-kind facility that is open to both telecommunications operators and network equipment providers for testing , validation , integration and more . It provides a platform for developers , telecom operators and technology vendors to test , validate and deploy new telecom solutions .
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