ACES, Nokia and Cisco sign an MoU to Advance Private Wireless Networks in Saudi Arabia

[Riyadh, Saudi Arabia] – In a significant step toward advancing digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, ACES, Nokia and Cisco will sign a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a Private Wireless Networks (pWLS) go-to-market (GTM) strategy. The initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, leveraging the expertise of these global and regional leaders to transform enterprise connectivity in the Kingdom.

Key Details:

• Event: MoU Signing Ceremony between ACES, Nokia and Cisco to advance Private Wireless Networks in Saudi Arabia
• Date: 9 February 2025
• Time: 15:30
• Location: to be defined

The MoU establishes a strategic partnership that combines Nokia’s state-of-the-art Radio Access Network (RAN) technology, Cisco’s world-class core, and ACES’ leadership in system integration, network operations, and consultancy. Together, the three companies will deploy cutting-edge private wireless solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of enterprises across sectors such as oil and gas, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing.

Many enterprises prefer a dedicated private network as it offers them the ability to control their network environment and tailor it to their needs. Enterprises across industries are increasingly going for digital transformation and adopting technologies like connected sensors, drones, virtual/augmented reality, cloud-controlled robotics, automation, AI, etc.

All this is driving demand for a secure, reliable, and high-speed wireless network with specific This partnership reflects a shared commitment to accelerating the next phase of 5G evolution and ensuring better coverage for users in indoor spaces.

Under the agreement, ACES will act as the primary interface for private wireless opportunities, while Nokia and Cisco will play key support roles, enhancing ACES’ capabilities through. knowledge transfer, training, and initial investments to capture early market opportunities. ACES will develop business cases based on Nokia’s wireless connectivity solutions, which address coverage gaps for both indoor and outdoor environments, and Cisco’s robust core solutions, which cater to the unique requirements of industrial use cases. By integrating solutions from Nokia and Cisco with ACES’ system integration expertise, the partnership aims to deliver private wireless networks of unmatched quality and reliability.

[Name, Title] at Nokia said, “this collaboration exemplifies our commitment to innovation and delivering transformative solutions. We are proud to contribute our reliable Radio Access technology, which provides open interfaces towards core and applications, ensuring seamless connectivity to meet the demands of enterprise digital transformation.”