InfraX & Ericsson Partner to Launch UAE Smart Utility Initiative
▼ Summary
– InfraX and Ericsson signed an MoU at GITEX Global 2025 to accelerate the UAE utility sector’s digital transformation using IoT and automation.
– The partnership will involve co-developing IoT use cases, sharing technical expertise, and delivering scalable solutions to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
– InfraX contributes its UAE IoT license and infrastructure, while Ericsson provides global expertise in network automation and digital innovation.
– InfraX’s COO stated that combining their infrastructure with Ericsson’s technology will create a secure, intelligent ecosystem for future utilities.
– Ericsson’s GCC Head emphasized their commitment to co-developing utility-specific applications and scalable digital solutions for long-term societal value.
A major new partnership between InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, and global technology leader Ericsson is set to accelerate the digital transformation of the UAE’s utility sector. The two entities formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at GITEX Global 2025, with a core focus on deploying Internet of Things (IoT) and automation innovations to modernize utility operations.
This agreement expands upon the organizations’ existing relationship, aiming to co-develop specialized IoT and automation applications, share critical technical knowledge, and implement scalable, future-proof solutions. The ultimate goal is to significantly boost operational efficiency and pave the way for smarter, more sustainable utility services across the nation.
InfraX holds a unique position in the market with its special-purpose IoT license in the UAE. The company is instrumental in driving the digital ecosystem for DEWA while also providing commercial IoT networks and services to external businesses. Ericsson contributes its vast international experience in areas like network automation, mission-critical communications, and digital innovation, which will substantially strengthen the joint initiative.
Rashid Alahmedi, the Chief Operating Officer of InfraX, highlighted the strategic importance of such alliances for advancing Dubai’s overarching digital transformation agenda. He stated that merging InfraX’s powerful infrastructure with Ericsson’s technological prowess will establish a secure and intelligent ecosystem, fundamentally reshaping the future of utilities.
Echoing this sentiment, Petra Schirren, Head of Ericsson for the GCC region, confirmed that the MoU reinforces Ericsson’s dedication to partnerships that generate long-term societal value. She emphasized a shared focus on co-creating applications specifically designed for the utility industry and developing scalable digital solutions.
This collaboration is expected to lay the groundwork for extensive innovation throughout the UAE’s utility landscape. It will create clear pathways for sustainable economic growth and the adoption of next-generation smart grid technologies, positioning the country at the forefront of utility sector modernization.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
