Vision of 6G by Du: Strategy for technology advancement in UAE's future by Du
In a significant move, UAE-based telecommunications giant du has announced plans to expand its existing network of data centers with a new facility. This data center will serve as the backbone for du's sovereign cloud and AI services, bolstering the company's position in the rapidly growing UAE ICT market.
Du's latest venture is the National Hypercloud, a sovereign-grade cloud platform developed in partnership with Oracle. This platform offers over 150 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, with embedded AI capabilities. The National Hypercloud is poised to play a crucial role in du's digital transformation strategy, which includes AI integration, 5G expansion, cloud expansion, customer-centric innovation, and B2B digital transformation initiatives.
The UAE ICT market is projected to expand from $52.23 billion in 2025 to $85.24 billion by 2030, representing a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.29%. However, the market also faces challenges such as a critical cybersecurity talent shortage, high expatriate turnover rates, and increasingly stringent data protection laws. To address these challenges, experts suggest substantial investment in local cybersecurity education, Emiratisation programs, and fostering collaborative public-private partnerships.
Du's cybersecurity strategy is built around the Digital Trust platform, offering robust threat detection and response capabilities, in-country data hosting, and a sophisticated layered security architecture. Du's commitment to cybersecurity is evident in its 100% digital invoicing and AI-driven RAN optimisation, which significantly cut energy consumption while maintaining security standards.
Du's sustainability efforts have earned it prestigious recognition, including the ESG Label from Dubai Chamber and ISO certification for sustainable procurement. The company has implemented 169 solar-powered telecom sites and AI-optimised cooling systems, reducing emissions by 8.6 KtCO2. Du's sustainability strategy leverages AI, solar energy, and digital innovation to support the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 vision.
In the realm of telecommunications, du has made impressive strides. The company boasts a 99% 5G coverage and is participating in 6G research. Du is also building a Dh2 billion hyperscale data center in collaboration with Microsoft. To cater to the B2B sector, du has sub-brands such as du Tech and du Infra to support digital transformation initiatives.
Du has launched innovative services such as du Pay and self-service kiosks to improve user experience. The company's latest venture into advanced tactical communication systems for defense focuses on deployable 5G systems integrated with drones, autonomous vehicles, and sensors. Du is planning to research 6G capabilities, especially using 6G networks as distributed sensors to enhance battlefield situational awareness and provide an additional intelligence layer.
In conclusion, du's expansion into a new data center and its commitment to 6G research, AI-powered services, and sustainability initiatives underscore the company's ambition to lead in the digital age. Du aims to expand into emerging sectors through fintech platforms and maintain its commitment to aligning with national digital transformation and sustainability goals.
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