STC starts constructing the largest network operation center in Middle East

STC officials during an event in Riyadh.

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) announced the start of constructing the largest network operations center in the Middle East, in order to enhance the company’s strategy for digital transformation, enabling digital services and enriching experience of individual and corporate customers in alignment of Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The center, which will be located at the King Abdul Aziz Telecom Complex in Al-Mursalat district of Riyadh, includes smart control and operation methods for all network components, information systems and modern data centers established by the company in different regions.
On this occasion, Khaled Biyari, CEO STC Group, said: “The new national network control center is an important investment in the future of technology in our country. STC company has prepared itself in the best way to serve the company’s customers from corporate and individuals.” Biyari expected the project to be completed during 2019, thanking all those who participated in the work inside and outside STC.
In October, STC signed a contract with Al-Latifia Trading and Contracting Co. to establish a four-story control center, equipped with the latest information technology and high-resolution digital display systems to enhance operational standards and specifications of data centers, electronic surveillance and protection systems to ensure the safety of equipment and personnel within the building. The center will increase the efficiency of customer and business services and enhance the company’s position as a regional provider of Internet, data and communications services.