Ooredoo Qatar, a leading one-stop national provider of ICT, has signed an agreement with Siemens and Microsoft.
The objective of this MoU is to develop digital, Internet of Things (IoT) and software analytics solutions and related use cases by leveraging the expertise and technologies of the signatories. These will be used to serve smart infrastructure applications in different market segments, typically in cities, buildings, utilities and industries.
A number of solutions will be developed through the collaboration between the three entities, leveraging IoT, cloud computing, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, edge and blockchain, as well as other innovations and cutting-edge technologies.
Through these solutions, the entities aim to accelerate progress towards achieving the Smart Qatar vision, realising the promise of digital transformation to improve infrastructure, enrich citizens and residents’ lives, enhance government services, improve accessibility, drive sustainability and accelerate economic development.
Possible use cases include smart meter analytics, smart street lighting, smart buildings, hospitals, offices and campuses, electric vehicle charger connectivity and Cloud Management platforms. This is in line with the aim of building a smarter Qatar by bringing the best in-class technologies.
Business customers can leverage the Ooredoo Advantage, making Ooredoo ‘Best for Business’, thanks to its breadth and depth of talent, best fixed and mobile networks, broadest portfolio of ICT services and solutions, and trusted partner for 60 years.
Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Bin Nasser Al Thani – Chief Commercial Officer at Ooredoo
The development of smart cities is a key priority for the state of Qatar and the advancement of the country’s digital economy in general. Once again, Ooredoo is partnering with the best global players to deliver the best for the country.
Lana Khalaf, Country General Manager at Microsoft Qatar
Through this strategic partnership with Ooredoo and Siemens, we will offer organizations across key sectors in Qatar the latest and most innovative smart city technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twin, artificial intelligence (AI) and block chain, to support their efforts to deliver better services, drive environmental sustainability, optimize operations , improve infrastructure and fuel economic growth.
