NEOM partners with stc for developing world’s leading cognitive cities

NEOM partners with stc for developing world’s leading cognitive cities

NEOM has signed a contract with stc group as part of its first step to create the world's leading cognitive cities that rely on leading technology for digital services.

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The partnership with stc entailed establishing a 5G network infrastructure that will accelerate NEOM's digital ambitions. In addition to the one-year contract to develop the network, the partnership also includes the development of an innovation centre in NEOM to explore new 5G opportunities.

NEOM's next generation cognitive cities will support its cutting-edge urban environments, improving the lives of residents and businesses far beyond the capabilities of today's smart cities. NEOM will use the advanced 5G technology in the world, to enable the proactive exchange and analysis of data between NEOM residents and city infrastructure.

stc will build a wireless 5G network enabling present and future 5G applications across NEOM. With a speed and capacity 10 times higher than standard 4G networks, 5G in NEOM will enable numerous segments such as Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, virtual reality, augmented reality, smart homes, and autonomous vehicles. It will also provide the public safety network for NEOM security services.

Nadhmi Al Nasr, CEO, Neom, said, "We are glad to form this partnership with a leading