JEDDAH – STC has signed an agreement to expand Evolved Packet Gateway network by using Ericsson SSR 8020 solutions as advanced base packets along SGSN – MME the world leading solutions. This step would allow customers across the kingdom state of art technogies in telecom networks. The new developments acquires a bigger significance in the light of ever increasing number of smart phones and tablets and their applications. Beside its integration with the 4G networks the Evolved Packet Gateways provide a totally new customer experience. It offers a full and integrated set of high quality multimedia applications and broadband telecom services almost anywhere. Ericsson will mobilize its consultations and expertise in the area of system integration. Dr. Khalid AL Biyari, Senior VP of STC Group for Technology and Operations, said: ”The company always strives to deliver the best network quality standards via consistent upgrade modernization operations of its infrastructure. We have a long-term partnership with Ericsson and the multi-tie channel advanced basic packet solutions will enable us provide the most recent generation of customer services.” Ali Eid the president of Ericsson Saudi Arabia, said: ”STC is one of 4G technology leaders worldwide. It is concerned with standing up to the new developments witnessed by telecom organizations in order to ensure easy network and provide a distinct customer experience. To achieve that, it would need solutions that are capable of meeting the demands of modern telecom world. At the same time, it needs to offer service that distinguishes it from others in this era that is experiencing linking all communication services to networks. Ericsson innovative Evolved Packets have been designed to provide the highest reliability upgradability standards which allows STC the flexibility needed for satisfying the rapidly growing demand on mobile broadband services in the Kingdom. The scope of the agreement covers fitting STC network with state of art technologies that match the increasing demand on mobile broadband services via multiple platforms and high efficiency tie channels. — SG
