STOCKHOLM — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), in partnership with Ooredoo Qatar, announces a groundbreaking deployment of cloud-native cognitive software on Microsoft cloud to enhance 5G user experiences in Qatar. By leveraging Ericsson Cognitive Software, the collaboration aims to optimize mobile network operations, delivering superior subscriber experiences while streamlining operational costs, according to a press release published on EuropaWire.

The deployment of Ericsson Cognitive Software marks a significant advancement in 5G optimization in Qatar. By integrating big data analytics with specialized network expertise, the solution empowers intent-based network operations with unmatched speed, scalability, and precision. Utilizing digital twin technology and advanced AI techniques such as deep reinforcement learning, the software proactively analyzes the Radio Access Network (RAN) to provide optimization recommendations and address network performance issues swiftly, ensuring an unparalleled subscriber experience.

Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Bin Nasser Al Thani, Chief Commercial Officer at Ooredoo Qatar, emphasizes the collaborative effort’s significance in delivering next-generation connectivity experiences. He highlights the transformational impact of the partnership in enabling high network speeds, minimal latency, and vast data capacity for millions of users across Qatar.

Kevin Murphy, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Levant Countries and Global Customer Unit Ooredoo Group at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, underscores Ericsson’s commitment to bolstering Qatar’s telecommunications infrastructure. He emphasizes the company’s focus on innovation and technological advancement to support Qatar’s national agenda, particularly through AI-backed network modernization and infrastructure enhancements.

Masroor Hamid, Telecom Sector Lead at Microsoft Qatar, underscores the transformative potential of Microsoft cloud in enabling telecom operators to embrace flexibility, scalability, and automation. Through Microsoft’s hyperscale datacenter in Qatar, Ooredoo Qatar and Ericsson are at the forefront of driving innovation, facilitating rapid deployment of new 5G services, and empowering organizations across industries.

Ericsson’s Performance Optimizers suite, part of the Cognitive Software pack within Ericsson Operations Engine, offers a versatile solution that can be tailored to specific requirements through licensing, Software as a Service (SaaS), or integrated service packages.