Ooredoo and Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to open a next-generation Innovations Lab in Qatar, at a ceremony at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The agreement was signed by Waleed Al Sayed, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar, and Eric Xu, Rotating CEO, Huawei, in the presence of senior Ooredoo and Huawei executives.
The agreement is the latest in major deals and initiatives supported by Ooredoo to bring cutting-edge technology to Qatar, and boost research and innovation in the country.
Al Sayed said: “This is an important step forward for Ooredoo, for Qatar, and for our future young technology leaders, creating a research hub in our country that will explore the cutting-edge of network technology.
“We thank Huawei for their partnership on the project and look forward to working with them to share knowledge and break new ground in network research,” he added.
Based at Ooredoo’s state-of-the-art Qatar Data Centre 5, the facility will develop, test and demonstrate next generation information technology and communication solutions, including Mobile Broadband, 5G, digital transformation, Internet of Things solutions, 4K video enhancements, among others.
Eric said: “Advances in network technology are delivering faster speeds and a better online experience, but more than that they are helping transform our digital lifestyles and support the growth of the Internet of Things. We are proud that Huawei is making a significant contribution in Qatar through our work with Ooredoo.”
The MoU outlines the companies’ intent to open an advanced facility that will contribute to Qatar’s knowledge-based economy and help train and develop the next generation of technology leaders.
Huawei will provide technical support for Ooredoo’s research in the lab, including offering training courses and supporting knowledge transfer between the two companies.
Huawei and Ooredoo will collaborate on an implementation process for new young talent in Qatar, and regularly organise technical and management training to deliver sustainable results.
The lab will not only be a platform for proof-of-concept projects, but will also demonstrate innovative solutions to partners, enabling them to assess and ultimately use new technologies to enhance their business performance.
Among the first-of-its-kind in the region, the facility will host some of the most advanced communication solutions and cutting-edge experimental technologies.
Source: http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/qatar/371568/ooredoo-and-huawei-to-open-innovation-lab