Dubai: InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digital transformation of the utility sector in the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, this MoU with Ericsson will support InfraX’s strategy to build smart, connected utilities for the UAE by co-developing Internet of Things (IoT) and automation use cases, sharing technical expertise, and delivering scalable solutions that improve efficiency today and enable future applications.
InfraX provides advanced digital services and communications infrastructure that power DEWA’s operations with high reliability standards. Through its special-purpose IoT license, InfraX enables the commercialization of IoT networks and services in the UAE, supporting both DEWA and external enterprises in their digital transformation journeys.
Ericsson contributes its extensive experience in network modernization, automation, and mission-critical connectivity to this collaboration. Rashid Alahmedi, COO of InfraX, emphasized the importance of such partnerships in driving the digital transformation of Dubai’s utility landscape. He highlighted the combination of InfraX’s robust network infrastructure and Ericsson’s technological innovation as a step toward building a secure, sustainable, and intelligent ecosystem that aligns with Dubai’s digital transformation mission.
Petra Schirren, Head of Ericsson GCC, stated that the MoU with InfraX demonstrates their commitment to working with partners in the UAE on digital transformation initiatives that provide long-term societal value. By co-developing utility-specific use cases and sharing expertise, they aim to show how digital technologies can support the transition to smart utilities and deliver scalable applications.
The MoU builds on an ongoing engagement between Ericsson and InfraX to guide the digitalization of utility operations, serving as a foundation for broader collaboration across the sector and creating opportunities for innovation and scalable growth.