The slicing solution allowed e& UAE to automatically detect when a gaming console connected to the network and instantly create a dedicated slice
Finnish vendor Nokia announced that Emirati-based telco e& UAE has become the first operator globally to utilize its network slicing solution to create a dedicated end-to-end slice for the specific demands of gaming applications.
In a release, the vendor said that the trial, conducted in e&’s Abu Dhabi labs, demonstrated the capabilities of network slicing to enhance customer experiences by delivering tailored speed and latency requirements for various services.
As part of the trial, Nokia’s solution, including Altiplano, Corteca, and NSP domain controllers, enabled the creation of network slices across the home Wi-Fi and fiber access networks to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality experience. These slices can be autonomously or manually configured to optimize specific services such as TV streaming, cloud gaming, or enterprise applications, Nokia said, adding that each slice is designed with unique characteristics such as routing, bandwidth, quality of service (QoS), latency and security tailored to its application.
During the demonstration, the slicing solution allowed e& UAE to automatically detect when a gaming console connected to the network and instantly create a dedicated, low-latency, high-speed slice, ensuring an optimal gaming experience.
Nokia also highlighted its solution helps telcos better monetize their networks using dedicated slices that can be tailored to customers unique service or application needs.
Abdul Rahman Al Humaidan, vice president of Fixed Access Network at e& UAE, said: “We aim to incorporate cutting-edge technological advancements into our network. Utilizing Nokia’s slicing solution enables us to effortlessly manage our customers’ experience by designing tailored network slices for specific services and application requirements. This approach ensures the delivery of an exceptional digital experience while addressing diverse service needs effectively and enhancing return on investment.”
“This trial sets a new benchmark in the industry and lays the foundation for future autonomous networks that can deliver premium services to customers in a whole new way. Our slicing solution is uniquely positioned to help operators like e& UAE maximize network investments, optimize resources and create new services for applications like gaming that have the power to enhance customer experiences and increase customer retention,” said Mohamed Salama, Nokia’s head of Fixed Networks for the Middle East and Africa.
In October, e& UAE said it had aggregated multiple carriers across high-band and low-band over simplified architecture, reaching a record speed of 62 Gbps. The telco said it used “cutting-edge” hardware and “sophisticated” algorithms like MU-MIMO (multi-user, multiple input, multiple output) to achieve this record speed.
e& UAE also noted it is “harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI)” to deliver personalized experiences to customers and to “spearhead” intelligent energy-saving initiatives.
Ericsson and e& UAE previously claimed the successful implementation of Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput (L4S), a time-critical communication technology, in a 5G commercial network for the first time in the Middle East and Africa.
