Nokia and UAE telecom operator du have successfully completed a trial of Nokia’s AI- and GPT-powered automation assistant, designed to simplify and accelerate optical network planning, operations, and expansion. The solution demonstrated significant improvements in network efficiency and design optimization.
During the trial, du’s engineering team leveraged Nokia’s WaveSuite AI platform to perform real-time network status queries, retrieve documentation instantly, and plan future network evolution — all through a single, natural language interface. The result was a 50% improvement in network planning efficiency and 30% more optimized network designs, along with faster troubleshooting and fewer operational errors.
Nokia’s WaveSuite AI combines classic and generative AI to offer real-time network insights, contextual assistance, and automation for planning and operational workflows. The platform is specifically designed to help telecom operators address the growing connectivity and bandwidth demands driven by the rapid expansion of data centres and AI infrastructure.
Ron Johnson, Senior Vice President and GM of Optical Networks at Nokia, said:
“By simplifying planning, reducing tactical errors, and accelerating operations, WaveSuite AI allows service providers to deliver faster, more reliable, and proactive connectivity. It turns network management into an intelligent, streamlined process.”
Saleem Alblooshi, CTO at du, highlighted the real-world impact of the technology:
“We designed and built more efficient networks in a fraction of the time by automating routine tasks and using intelligent tools. Most importantly, our customers in the UAE will benefit from more reliable, SLA-backed connectivity for their mission-critical applications.”
The trial underscores du’s commitment to network innovation and AI-driven operational excellence, positioning the operator at the forefront of digital transformation in the UAE’s telecom sector. It also reinforces Nokia’s leadership in bringing automation, AI, and generative intelligence into next-generation optical networking solutions.
