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NEWS stc selects Ericsson to accelerate open digital architecture transformation

A centralised catalogue and order management system becomes fundamental as we look towards transforming our IT and offering innovative services centred around 5G and IoT . Our collaboration with Ericsson will not only help us drive new revenue streams whilst keeping ongoing costs in check but will also help us enhance our digital infrastructure and accelerate our digital transformation journey .” stc has selected Ericsson ’ s Catalogue and Order Management solutions for open digital architecture ( ODA ) transformation to replace the customer order management capabilities of existing customer relationship management ( CRM ) and order management system . This falls in line with stc ’ s efforts to accelerate Digital

Transformation and build a resilient TM Forum aligned ODA across its network .
Yazeed Alfaris , Applications VP , stc , said : “ stc is a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to our customers and enabling Digital Transformation of the MENA region .
Mathias Johansson , Vice President and Head , Customer Unit Saudi Arabia and Egypt , Ericsson Middle East and Africa , said : “ Our strong suite of BSS solutions is tailored to help communication service providers address their customer stc address customer experience challenges and delays across multiple touchpoints often brought about by legacy systems . With our catalogue and order management solutions that ensure smoother integration and faster transfers of data between current legacy systems .”

Epson awards TETCO to transform Saudi Arabia ’ s education sector

Global technology leader , Epson has awarded the Tatweer Educational Technologies ( TETCO ), the technological arm of the Saudi Ministry of Education , for adopting Epson ’ s display solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , benefitting from innovative and immersive in-class technology solutions . between students and teachers , enabling hybrid learning , and strengthen the learning experience and outcomes for the youth . Epson ’ s interactive display projectors help deliver education for in-person , remote and hybrid learning , where students can engage and interact . For example , Epson ’ s EB-1400 series have scalable screen sizes of up to 155 inches , helping every student get a clear view of the classroom .

Epson ’ s continued commitment to transform the education sector in Saudi Arabia strongly supports the strategic partnership with TETCO , helping promote hybrid education development and launch of smart classrooms .
With this strategic partnership , in line with initiatives including Saudi Arabia ’ s National Vision 2030 , Epson successfully completed the supply and installation of 30K interactive projectors in 2019 as a part of Future Gate project . The project will boost engagement and interactivity
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