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Warid has selected Huawei (News - Alert) to deploy an advanced IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) system in Uganda. By constructing the IMS core network and integrating it with the WiMAX (News - Alert) access network Huawei will enable Warid to offer VoIP and IP-based multimedia services.

In order to help Warid build a future-oriented all-IP network, Huawei will also provide GSM network components, wireless base stations, a VAS (Value-Added Service) platform, long-distance/international gateway offices and the IP bearer network.

Warid will be able to quickly provide customers with the advanced services they demand by providing wireless access to data and voice services. The company will provide a wide range of services to both business users and consumers, including voice, IP Centrex, multimedia communications, prepaid and other value-added services. Huawei's innovative technologies will also enable Warid to deploy advanced Fixed-Mobile-Convergence (News - Alert) services to attract more subscribers, and improve its competitive edge without having to make additional investments.

Huawei point out that progress on the project has been excellent since the contract was signed. The Core/IMS equipment installation is nearing completion.

“Huawei as the mainstream equipment supplier provides us with innovative industry core solutions, which we believe will keep us always one step ahead on both technologies and networks,” said Bashir Tahir, CEO of Warid in a statement.

Ding Yun, vice president of Huawei, said that sophisticated services providers like Warid are seizing opportunities to bring the benefits of FMC to new markets. Warid’s IMS products are successfully deployed in both large and small networks and are rapidly proving the value of this architecture.

“Our total commitment to customer partnership means that Warid is ensured of having a network for the future,” he added.

Warid Telecom is owned by the Abu Dhabi Group led by His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan. The group is one of the largest in the Middle East and has diversified business interests ranging from oil and gas exploration, hospitality services, telecommunications, banking and financial services, automobile industries and property development.

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Anuradha Shukla is a contributing editor for TMCnet, covering call centers, CRM and information technology. To see more of her articles, please visit her columnist page.

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