{"id":53499,"date":"2024-12-04T17:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T14:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=53499"},"modified":"2026-03-28T07:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T04:08:43","slug":"nokia-launches-nextgen-lab-in-riyadh-to-support-saudi-arabias-digital-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/nokia-launches-nextgen-lab-in-riyadh-to-support-saudi-arabias-digital-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Nokia launches NextGen Lab in Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia\u2019s digital transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nokia\u2019s NextGen Lab provides local businesses with an opportunity to have hands-on access to the latest telecommunications equipment to trial new products and solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 digital infrastructure ambitions\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">04 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riyadh, Saudi Arabia \u2013 Nokia today announced that it has opened a \u2018NextGen Lab\u2019 providing an interactive environment for local businesses and partners to experience and explore Nokia\u2019s latest technologies. The Lab is in Riyadh\u2019s thriving technology district, Laysen Valley, and&nbsp;aims to accelerate Saudi Arabia\u2019s digital infrastructure ambitions as outlined in its Vision 2030 strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a>With the growing interest and initiatives on OPEN RAN, increased demand for private networks and smart city solutions, as well as the rapid deployment of 5G &amp; 5G-SA in Saudi and in MEA, there is a need to accelerate the adoption of advanced mobile network technologies in the region. Therefore, in collaboration with leading technology partners such as Dell Technologies the Lab&nbsp;will demonstrate Open&nbsp;RAN, enabling flexible and interoperable networks that meet the demands of an increasingly connected society. The Lab will explore innovative technologies such as O-RAN and Cloud RAN through Nokia\u2019s pioneering anyRAN approach that underscores Nokia\u2019s commitment to open, flexible networks that drive industry collaboration. This includes multivendor interoperability and advanced carrier aggregation to achieve high-speed connectivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lab will also focus on developing and testing smart city applications that empower industries to explore new business models, optimize operations, and enhance security. It will also explore solutions that support Saudi Arabia\u2019s environmental targets by researching energy-efficient solutions designed to reduce carbon emissions and optimize power consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although based in Saudi Arabia, Nokia\u2019s NextGen Lab is open to Nokia\u2019s partners from across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, providing enterprises and governments with access to cutting-edge connectivity solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ali-Jitawi-Market-Unit-Head-of-Mobile-Networks-at-Nokia-Saudi-Arabia._ssict_1200_1546.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ali-Jitawi-Market-Unit-Head-of-Mobile-Networks-at-Nokia-Saudi-Arabia._ssict_1200_1546-795x1024.webp\" alt=\"Ali Jitawi, Market Unit Head of Mobile Networks at Nokia, Saudi Arabia._ssict_1200_1546\" class=\"wp-image-53500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ali-Jitawi-Market-Unit-Head-of-Mobile-Networks-at-Nokia-Saudi-Arabia._ssict_1200_1546-795x1024.webp 795w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ali-Jitawi-Market-Unit-Head-of-Mobile-Networks-at-Nokia-Saudi-Arabia._ssict_1200_1546-233x300.webp 233w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ali-Jitawi-Market-Unit-Head-of-Mobile-Networks-at-Nokia-Saudi-Arabia._ssict_1200_1546-768x989.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ali-Jitawi-Market-Unit-Head-of-Mobile-Networks-at-Nokia-Saudi-Arabia._ssict_1200_1546-1192x1536.webp 1192w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ali-Jitawi-Market-Unit-Head-of-Mobile-Networks-at-Nokia-Saudi-Arabia._ssict_1200_1546-1080x1391.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ali-Jitawi-Market-Unit-Head-of-Mobile-Networks-at-Nokia-Saudi-Arabia._ssict_1200_1546-400x516.webp 400w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ali-Jitawi-Market-Unit-Head-of-Mobile-Networks-at-Nokia-Saudi-Arabia._ssict_1200_1546.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ali Jitawi, Market Unit Head of Mobile Networks at Nokia, Saudi Arabia, said:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u201cSaudi Arabia is a technology innovation hub in the MEA region, with ambitious digital transformation initiatives under Vision 2030, making it an ideal testing ground for next-generation solutions. The launch of the Nokia NextGen Lab in Riyadh therefore reflects our commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia\u2019s vision for a connected, digitally advanced society. By providing hands-on access to next-generation technologies, we\u2019re empowering local industries to unlock the benefits of modern connectivity. This lab represents our dedication to driving digital growth and supporting the Kingdom\u2019s leadership in the regional digital transformation journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>04 December 2024 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia \u2013 Nokia today announced that it has opened a \u2018NextGen Lab\u2019 providing an interactive environment for local businesses and partners to experience and explore Nokia\u2019s latest technologies. The Lab is in Riyadh\u2019s thriving technology district, Laysen Valley, and&nbsp;aims to accelerate Saudi Arabia\u2019s digital infrastructure ambitions as outlined in its [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":42377,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_pr_autopilot_social_copy":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph_description":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph_image":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph_image_id":0,"_yoast_wpseo_twitter_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter_description":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter_image":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter_image_id":0,"_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":28,"_extra_hide_author_box":"","_extra_featured_post":"","_partner_post_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-economy","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - 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