Zain Group and Cisco announced recently that they have successfully achieved a key milestone in expanding its IP/MPLS network with cutting edge technologies.
Zain Group is leveraging Cisco advanced segment routing platforms and WAN automation to bring the benefits of distributed intelligence and centralized control to its network . Zain Group aims to future-proof their network with an agile, scalable and secure architecture that supports their growth strategy and enhances their competitiveness.
The deployment is a bold move toward network automation and represents a significant step towards a more resilient network that delivers high bandwidth, enhanced application intelligence for 5G, and a significantly improved end user experience that defines the network of the future, said Cisco. Cisco’s technology will also help Zain Group optimize network operations and offer a richer suite of differentiated services.
Other benefits Zain Group will gain by modernizing their global IP/MPLS architecture include simplified operations, programmability, scalability and increased network availability.
Henri Kassab, Managing Director, International, Wholesale and Roaming, Zain Group
The demands of the digital era means that we must prioritize improving speed and efficiency, defining a growth strategy based on new services, and ensuring security. These are the building blocks of our innovation that support our transformation in becoming an integrated digital lifestyle operator.
Ali Amer, MD, Global Service Provider Sales, Cisco Middle East and Africa
The capabilities of Cisco’s segment routing, automation and our best of breed routing engines enable Zain Group to implement a programmable network that allows them to rapidly adapt to future customer needs.
