Zain Saudi Arabia selects AIRCOM for improved network planning

LEATHERHEAD, UK: AIRCOM International, the leading independent network planning and optimisation software and solutions provider, today announced that Zain Saudi Arabia (KSA), part of the Zain Group - a leading telecoms operator across the Middle East and Africa, has deployed several AIRCOM solutions in order to improve its network planning.

AIRCOM was chosen following a competitive RFP from which Zain KSA was looking for the ideal partner, with the relevant toolkit, to overcome the challenges associated with effective network planning. In addition, Zain KSA was looking for a trusted partner that could provide verification of the network upgrades made by its various network vendor partners.

The agreement includes the use of many of AIRCOM's market leading planning and optimisation tools, including ASSET, Capesso, CONNECT and I-VIEW Dimension. AIRCOM has also agreed to provide three years of maintenance and support to ensure that network planning continues to be conducted as effectively as possible, particularly as LTE is introduced.

Says Sultan AlDeghaither, network engineering director at Zain KSA:""We are working on developing our core engineering and technology skills in the more strategic business areas that will allow us to provide greater differentiation in advanced products and services, and provide the Kingdom's premier customer experience. AIRCOM's experience and unparalleled understanding of network efficiency will ensure that the network upgrades that are being made by our various vendor partners are accurately planned and implemented."

"We're excited to be extending our working relationship with Zain KSA We are playing an important role in driving maximum operational efficiency for the operator and ensuring it delivers a differentiated service quality to its customers," said Alwyn Welch, CEO, AIRCOM International. "We're delighted to offer Zain KSA our robust planning tools and the support of our highly experienced and cooperative training and support teams."