Zain KSA is extending its partnership with Ericsson to upgrade and modernize its charging systems. The scope of the partnership includes upgrades across hardware, software, and services.
Ericsson will modernize Zain KSA’s systems while upgrading Ericsson Charging, Ericsson Mediation, Ericsson Activation and Ericsson CSS, Ericsson’s strategic platform for next-generation intelligent-network applications.
As part of the agreement, Ericsson will also introduce its modular, scalable, open, and single convergent online charging system and Ericsson 5G standalone charging into Zain’s network. This will enable Zain KSA to efficiently secure revenues and accelerate the time-to-market speed of new services including 5G.
Maha Al-Qernass, business and fulfillment VP, Zain KSA, said: “Working with Ericsson to upgrade and modernize 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.”
Wojciech Bajda, vice president and head of GCC at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, said: “Our 5G standalone charging system will provide Zain KSA optimal levels of adaptability, speed, and efficiency to address their digital transformation challenges.”
