InfraX And Ericsson Collaborate On MoU To Enhance Smart Utilities In The UAE

InfraX, part of Digital DEWA under Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, has partnered with Ericsson to speed up digital changes in the UAE's utility sector. This collaboration aims to create smart utilities by developing Internet of Things (IoT) and automation solutions. The partnership will share technical knowledge and deliver scalable solutions to enhance efficiency now and support future applications.

Ericsson's expertise in network modernisation and mission-critical connectivity plays a crucial role in this partnership. Their collaboration with InfraX focuses on co-developing utility-specific use cases and sharing global references. This initiative aims to demonstrate how digital technologies can transition utilities into smart systems, offering scalable applications.

The MoU between InfraX and Ericsson builds on their ongoing engagement to guide the digitalisation of utility operations. It serves as a foundation for broader collaboration across the sector, fostering innovation and scalable growth opportunities. This agreement reflects a commitment to long-term value creation through digital transformation initiatives.

InfraX provides advanced digital services and communication infrastructure that power DEWA’s operations with high reliability standards. With its special-purpose IoT license, InfraX enables the commercialisation of IoT networks in the UAE, supporting both DEWA and external enterprises in their digital transformation journeys.

Rashid Alahmedi, COO of InfraX, stated, "Partnerships such as this are vital to driving the digital transformation of Dubai’s utility landscape. By combining InfraX’s robust network infrastructure and Ericsson’s technological innovation, we are taking an important step toward building a secure, sustainable, and intelligent ecosystem that supports Dubai’s mission to digital transformation."

Petra Schirren, Head of Ericsson GCC, added, "Our Memorandum of Understanding with InfraX reflects our commitment to working with our partners in the United Arab Emirates on digital transformation initiatives that provide long-term value to society. By co-developing utility-specific use cases, sharing expertise, global references and collaborative innovation, we aim to demonstrate how digital technologies can support the transition to smart utilities for delivering scalable applications."

This partnership highlights the importance of strategic alliances in advancing Dubai's utility sector towards a more connected future. By leveraging each other's strengths, InfraX and Ericsson aim to create an intelligent ecosystem that aligns with Dubai's vision for digital transformation.

With inputs from WAM