Du and Huawei have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a 5.5G strategic cooperation. The MoU was signed at Gitex Global on Sunday.
As part of the agreement, both companies will deliver 5G campus network solutions and provide 5G key atomic capabilities to SINTORANS.
“Today’s collaboration is an example of how du is partnering with industry leaders across the world to deliver innovative solutions that will help our partners to be competitive and lead the pack as digital pioneers,” said Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO at du.
“5G plays an important role in industrial digital transformation by extending key capabilities within enterprise networks. du aims to empower smart warehouse by 5G Campus solutions that offer unprecedented benefits to companies in the warehouse and logistics industry.”

“As the warehouse and logistics industry evolves, demand is growing for modern solutions. As a leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei is committed to providing 5G as the enabler for the digital transformation of warehouse and logistics industry,” said Liu Jiawei, CEO of Huawei UAE.
“Huawei is pleased to partner with du on the next-generation robotic solutions, which will extend human capabilities to reduce the overall cost of fulfilment and optimise the cost of products for end users. At Huawei, we will continuously work as a solid digital foundation for the UAE’s national digitalisation in the next 50 years.”

The 5G-driven robotics solutions increase central warehouse operational efficiency by 25 percent, and inventory turnover by 20 percent as well as help reduce production and shipment time by 30 percent and manpower deployed by 20 percent.