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Ooredoo Group partners with Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud ’ s Apigee to modernise operations
Ooredoo Group announced new partnerships with Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud technologies , that will see the company accelerate its digital transformation journey in six operating companies across its global footprint .
Powered by Google Cloud ’ s API Management Platform , Apigee , with Tech Mahindra as implementation partner , Ooredoo ’ s IT operations will be modernised by deploying a digital platform-based approach , which will
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greatly enhance performance and the digital offering , resulting in a significant upgrade in customer experience .
A seismic shift has taken place in the telecom industry , moving it from the hardware to the software arena , mostly driven by API . Businesses are using APIs to deliver digital capabilities and data in a consumable manner .
The integral role of API in the development of open innovation , ecosystem expansion , mobile app development , Internet of Things , Artificial Intelligence and data-driven insights will vastly expand opportunities for growth across the Group ’ s global footprint .
Ram Ramachandran , Head Middle East and Africa at Tech Mahindra , said : Bringing together Tech Mahindra , Ooredoo , and
Google ’ s Cloud Apigee marks a significant milestone in revolutionising the telecoms industry and delivering unparalleled digital services with APIs at its core . The partnership exemplifies our collective efforts to create a more connected , agile , and customercentric ecosystem , while unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation .”
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani , Deputy Group CEO , Ooredoo , said : “ Through these collaborations , we aim to elevate our offerings and unleash the full potential of our APIs , enabling us to provide unparalleled digital services to our customers . We are thrilled to join forces with Google Cloud and Tech Mahindra for this transformative project .”
Ghassan Kosta , Qatar Country Manager , Google Cloud added : “ The joint expertise of Google Cloud as a global tech and Tech Mahindra ’ s deep understanding of the telecoms market will ensure Ooredoo is wellpositioned to lead digital transformation .”
Ooredoo announces winners of QDB Business Incubation and Acceleration Hackathon
Ooredoo announced winners of the
Ooredoo theme at the annual QDB Business Incubation and Acceleration , BIA Hackathon . This year ’ s Ooredoo theme at the BIA Hackathon 2023 , entitled Enabling Customer Experience , focused on exploring how the telecoms and digital services industries can capture , respond to and enhance the customer experience .
Ooredoo ’ s theme drew applications from 41 startups and innovators , with 11 being accepted and 10 pitching their ideas .
Ideas involved technologies such as Internet of Things , Machine Learning , Artificial Intelligence , Augmented Reality , and Virtual Reality .
Three ideas were declared winners : Ablelyf , a pioneering solution that tailors AI modules to cater to the unique needs of individuals with sensory conditions ; Alwafee Academy for the Deaf , a comprehensive mobile app tailored for the deaf and hard of hearing that provides a platform for educational courses and resources ; and Speechzy , an AI-assisted mobile app that acts as a communication coach by offering quick feedback on grammar , pronunciation , voice and body language using recorded or uploaded audio and video files .
Winners walked away with a QR25,000 pre-investment award and direct access to the QBIC Incubation Programme . The Ooredoo Theme winners were presented with their cheques at an awards ceremony hosted at QBIC . Clay Susini , Assistant Director of Digital Enablement represented Ooredoo at the event , and congratulated each winner on their achievements so far .
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