Ericsson to help set up 5G, IoT innovation centre in Oman

Ericsson to help set up 5G, IoT innovation centre in Oman

Oman's Ministry of Finance is teaming up with Ericsson to establish a 'centre of excellence' to boost the development of 5G and the internet of things (IoT) in Oman.

The Centre of Excellence in Communication Technologies (CoE) project is one of the components of the Oman Tawazun (Offset) Program, an economic tool that aims to diversify the country's economy.

Ericsson, in support of Tawazun, will provide technical support and oversee training programs that include workshops, trainings, specialised professional courses and mentoring programs targeting participants from telecommunications institutions, commercial and industrial institutions, as well as university students, researchers and innovators. It will also support the development of research projects, including projects on 5G and IoT applications.

Also, digital laboratory programs will be implemented for school students aged 11 to 18 years, as well