stc & Huawei Launch Self-Optimized Networks to Boost Saudi Digital Shift
▼ Summary
– stc has partnered with Huawei KSA to deploy Self-Optimized Networks (SON) as part of Saudi Arabia’s telecom modernization aligned with Vision 2030.
– The initiative integrates AI-driven automation, real-time adaptability, and intelligent optimization into stc’s network for smarter, more efficient services.
– Huawei’s Ahsen Ali described the deployment as a milestone in accelerating regional digital transformation, with key contributions from Yahya Al-Gaihiab and Fahad Badeghaish.
– SON capabilities aim to enhance service quality, reliability, and operational efficiency while reducing complexity and human intervention in network management.
– This advancement highlights the growing role of AI and automation in telecom, positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in sector innovation.
In a major step for the nation’s technological advancement, Saudi Arabia’s stc has teamed up with Huawei KSA to roll out Self-Optimized Networks (SON), a move that directly supports the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030. This strategic partnership is set to significantly modernize the Kingdom’s telecommunications infrastructure, paving the way for a more connected and digitally empowered society.
The deployment integrates sophisticated artificial intelligence to bring about a new era of automation and intelligent optimization within stc’s network operations. These systems provide real-time adaptability, allowing the network to self-configure and self-heal, which results in smarter and more efficient services for customers. This robust and agile infrastructure is considered essential for supporting future innovations in the telecom sector, including the widespread adoption of next-generation technologies.
Ahsen Ali, who leads Huawei’s Service Optimization Team in the country, described the initiative as a landmark achievement. He emphasized that it demonstrates the shared dedication of both stc and Huawei to fast-tracking digital transformation across the region. The successful execution of the project was also made possible through the significant efforts of key personnel, including Yahya Al-Gaihiab and Fahad Badeghaish.
By embedding these advanced SON capabilities, stc is focused on delivering substantial improvements in service quality and network reliability. A core benefit is the dramatic increase in operational efficiency, as the self-optimizing nature of the technology reduces manual intervention and simplifies complex management tasks. This development firmly places Saudi Arabia at the cutting edge of telecom innovation, highlighting the critical and growing role that AI and automation play in building the networks of the future.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
