UAE Introduces First Commercial 5G Network Slicing Technology For Businesses

e& UAE has introduced the region's first commercial 5G network slicing service for businesses, utilising its advanced standalone network. This innovative solution offers customised, highly reliable 5G connectivity to address the changing needs of various sectors. By dividing its 5G network into multiple virtual networks, e& UAE provides dedicated resources for each slice, enhancing performance for critical business applications.

Industries such as manufacturing, public safety, and port facilities can benefit from this technology by optimising their operations. The custom slices cater to specific industry requirements, offering features like low latency and robust IoT solutions for smart infrastructure. These dedicated resources ensure peak performance for essential tasks.

e& UAE provides businesses with flexible options, including bandwidth-based packages tailored to specific use cases. An industrial 5G Customer End Device (CPE) serves as a dedicated access point, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance for the chosen network slice. This flexibility allows organisations to meet their unique connectivity needs effectively.

Oscar Garcia, Senior Vice President of Business Marketing and Product Innovation at e& UAE, stated: "By introducing 5G network slicing, e& UAE is delivering on its commitment to building innovative connectivity products and solutions that drive digital transformation across industries. With 5G network slicing, organisations can leverage on end-to-end reserved capacity to achieve guaranteed performance for critical operations. The solution is set to enable industry-specific use cases with the reliability and flexibility required for essential applications."

Although slices operate on the same physical network, they remain isolated in terms of traffic and data. This separation ensures that one slice's performance is not impacted by other users' demands on the shared network. As a result, businesses receive secure and dependable services tailored to their needs.

As the first operator in the region to offer a 5G network slicing solution with predefined bandwidths and plans, e& UAE is unlocking new possibilities for reliable connectivity throughout the UAE. This technology bridges the gap between standard 5G services and complex private networks, providing an agile and cost-effective solution for today's digital environment.

Advancing Towards a Connected Future

This technology enables businesses to create multiple virtual networks customised for specific applications and critical use cases. By doing so, e& UAE ensures that organisations can meet their precise requirements with unmatched reliability. This advancement paves the way for a smarter and more connected future.

With inputs from WAM