Ericsson and leading Pakistani operator Warid Telecommunications Limited (Warid Telecom) recently announced a new three-year managed services agreement that will deepen the existing strategic partnership between the two companies and marks Ericsson's first multi-vendor deal in Pakistan.
Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide a range of new services for Warid. The deal is an extension of an existing agreement to manage the operation and performance of Warid Telecom's nation-wide GSM/GPRS network, expanding into other parts of the multi-vendor network, CNN reported.
The new agreement covers complete network operations, including field operations and network optimisation to ensure quality of the network. As part of the agreement, Warid employees from related function would be transferred to Ericsson.
The agreement will optimise Warid Telecom's operations and strengthen its ability to evolve and expand its business. Warid Telecom will retain ownership of the network, as well as responsibility for its strategic direction.
It will also allow Ericsson to develop a longer-term perspective of the managed services requirements of Warid's network and invest in the appropriate resources, tools and processes. Ericsson has partnered with Warid Telecom since 2004, building and managing its green-field networks in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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