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solutions such as WiFi and wired networks. (Nokia 5G RAN) software, and subscriber deployment of MPN to support enterprise
stc in partnership with solutions by stc and identity modules (SIM cards) required to digitization needs and their increased
AWS deliver a private 5G network spanning set up a private 5G network and connect network traffic needs. stc can now deploy,
the small cell radio units, Compute devices. AWS together with ISV Partner and scale their own 5G mobile network
functions delivered on AWS Snowball Network members provide a verified in matter of days instead of months.
Edge, 5G core and radio access network and tested blueprint for the setup and

stc Group and Alaian partner during MWC 2023 to bring best practices and

success cases in the open innovation

stc Group, the leading digital enabler n KSA and the region
and Alaian signed an MOU during MWC 2023 to bring several
objectives into their collaboration, including identifying
new solutions developed by start-ups through international
scouting activities and sharing the deal flow of innovative
solutions with successful business models with the telco
industry, sharing best practices, lessons learnt and success
cases in the Open Innovation field, and gaining joint visibility
worldwide in the entrepreneurial ecosystems by launching
joint comms in media and gaining visibility in global innovation
events. stc Group settled its agreement with Alaian as the
latter is a global alliance for innovation that brings together
eight of the world's leading telcos and will be connected
to share expertise on innovation and seek out start-ups
where they are present. In addition, the Alaian members
have a total of 700 million customers in Europe, Africa, the
Middle East, and Latin America. Moreover, the alliance has
already opened a global search for start-ups based on use
cases that enrich existing and new telco technologies, such
as 5G and Fibre, with offerings that generate additional
customer value. Selected start-ups can access the best
resources that telco members make available to them. stc
Group continues to support start-ups, part of its strategy to
grow the local talents in Saudi Arabia. As a digital enabler
in KSA and the region, stc has supported 92 digital start-
ups where financial transactions reached more than 10
billion SAR total market value of these incubated start-ups.

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