Zain KSA has turned to Ericsson to revamp and modernise its Charging systems following the signing of a partnership that covers upgrades across hardware, software and services.
The partnership, which was signed at the sidelines of the ongoing Mobile World Congress, will see Ericsson introduce its modular, scalable, open, and single convergent Online Charging System (OCS) and Ericsson 5G Standalone (SA) charging into Zain’s network.
The move will enable Zain KSA to efficiently secure revenues and accelerate the time-to-market speed of new services including 5G.
Ericsson will modernise Zain KSA’s systems while upgrading Ericsson Charging, Ericsson Mediation, Ericsson Activation and Ericsson CSS (Communication Solution Server); Ericsson’s strategic platform for next-generation intelligent-network (IN) applications.
“Our 5G standalone charging system will provide Zain KSA optimal levels of adaptability, speed, and efficiency to address their digital transformation challenges,” said Wojciech Bajda, Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa.
“As a pioneer in real-time charging technology, we look forward to assisting Zain KSA in offering innovative physical and virtual services with more flexibility, lower costs, and increased agility.”
Maha AlQernass, Business & Fulfilment VP, Zain KSA, said, “Working with Ericsson to upgrade and modernise our legacy Charging systems will not only help us manage and expand our network capabilities but will also help us deliver innovative services to our customers while responding to changing environment dynamics in real-time. Cellular connectivity is the foundation of digital transformation.”
Designed to enable a low-risk evolution towards emerging digital ecosystems and backed by analytics-driven, real-time services, and experience control, Ericsson’s Digital Business Support Systems (BSS) enables customer-centric business operations and digital engagement. It also allows communication service providers (CSPs) to monetise on improved customer experience.
