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XL Axiata build a digital foundation for enterprise customers' private lines, and de- automation with customer-centricity in
autonomous networks and achieve visu- liver better user experience with 5G appli- mind. Together, XL Axiata and Huawei will
alization on one map, demarcation in one cations. Looking ahead, Huawei will double deliver automatic and intelligent converged
minute, and optimization in one click," Hui down on its cooperation with XL Axiata in IP transport services with the best possible
Wang said, adding that this will empower reinforcing the digital foundation and ramp- experience, lead digital transformation in
the digital ecosystem of SRv6 converged ing up the large-scale commercial deploy- the Asia-Pacific region, and set a bench-
transport networks, improve the quality of ments of Network Digital Map + E2E SRv6 mark for the global digital economy.

Huawei’s Role in Accelerating Morocco’s Digital Transition

At the inaugural International E-Health Fo- investments, fostering new industries and in providing cloud services and managing
rum in Rabat, Huawei made a strong com- increasing output, and described digitaliza- data centers.
mitment to advance Morocco’s digital tran- tion as a necessary transition for countries. Sharing Expertise and Developing Use-Cas-
sition, particularly in the healthcare sector. Collaboration in Healthcare Digitalization es
The event, held at the Faculty of Medicine Li expressed Huawei’s eagerness to part- Achour highlighted Huawei’s ongoing
and Pharmacy, saw key industry players ner in Morocco’s digital transition, particu- projects and training programs in Moroc-
and government officials discussing inno- larly in healthcare, to drive innovation and co, focusing on cybersecurity and privacy
vative digital health strategies. sustainable growth. governance. He also mentioned Huawei’s
Commitment to Digital Transformation Cybersecurity and Privacy commitment to developing region-specific
David Li, Huawei Morocco’s General Man- Youssef Ait Kaddour, Chief Cyber Security use-cases to contribute to Africa’s digital
ager, emphasized the company’s mission to Officer at Huawei, highlighted the compa- evolution. Huawei’s involvement in Moroc-
support Morocco’s unique digital transfor- ny’s focus on cybersecurity and privacy. He co’s digital transformation, particularly in
mation journey, especially in healthcare. He emphasized the importance of collabora- healthcare, signifies a significant step to-
highlighted the multifaceted value of digi- tion in technology, especially in healthcare. wards integrating advanced technologies
talization in improving governance, health- Huawei’s Role in Morocco’s E-Health Strat- in key sectors. This commitment not only
care, education, and economic growth. egy aligns with Morocco’s digital strategy but
Social and Economic Impact of Digital Ap- Chakib Achour, Huawei’s Head of Mar- also demonstrates Huawei’s role as a cat-
plications keting and Business Strategy, discussed alyst in the digital evolution of the African
Li focused on how digital applications can Huawei’s role in supporting the Moroccan continent.
enhance governance and citizen well-being. government’s e-Health infrastructure devel-
He stressed the economic benefits of IT opment. He outlined Huawei’s capabilities

stc Selects Nokia Orchestration Software to

Deliver 5G Slicing and Strengthen Monetization
Efforts

Nokia announced that its Digital Operations’ reliable and programmable. The deal will “We are excited to further build on the Nokia-
Orchestration software has been selected be adding value in realizing stc’s ‘DARE’ stc partnership. This agreement enables
by stc to orchestrate the Saudi Arabian strategy (Digitize, Accelerate performance, stc to capitalize on new 5G business
operator roll out 5G slicing services to meet Reinvent experience, and Expand scale opportunities with premium, automated
and customize its customers’ increasingly and scope). Nokia Orchestration Center network slicing services that deliver an
diverse and specific network needs, in in stc, which aligns with TMF Open Digital enhanced and on-demand customer
a deal that strengthens the operator’s Architecture (ODA), will provide a single, experience, with all the requirements for
network monetization efforts. Nokia multi-tenanted platform for onboarding scale and SLA fulfilment.” Anwar Al-Subhi,
Orchestration Center, which is part of Nokia customers; orchestrating the design and GM Cloud Infrastructure, at stc said:
Digital Operations Center, automates the deployment of multi-vendor services; “Providing new 5G slicing services and
creation and lifecycle management of end- and delivering against business-specific technology openness go hand in hand for
to-end 5G slicing at scale for personalized Service Level Agreements (SLAs). stc will stc, so we’re pleased that Nokia has these
connectivity services for enterprises use Nokia’s Orchestration Center software capabilities that will provide our customers
and consumers. Through intent-driven for various use cases including slice and with specific network experiences, while
autonomous operations, the creation of IP-VPN orchestration. Samar Mittal, VP, giving us fresh automaton and operational
end-to-end slices at scale will be accelerated Cloud and Network Services (CNS), Global efficiency benefits.”
from days to minutes and becomes highly Business Center (GBC) at Nokia MEA, said:

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