Ooredoo, Wipro partner to launch IPv6
The first telecom operator in Kuwait to deploy the next gen protocol
KUWAIT: Ooredoo Telecom, the first to introduce innovative digital services in Kuwait, is launching state-of-the-art IPv6 and be 5G/IoT ready for faster mobile data customer experience and evolution of smarter network. Ooredoo is transitioning towards an IPv6 enabled environment to meet the future demands of the rapidly evolving technologies coupled with aggressive adoption of Internet of Things, Machine to Machine solutions and security performance concerns that has created a massive demand for IP addresses. IPv6 not only provides massive scalability but will address the security concerns. Native IPv6 Security features embedded in IPv6 stack allows for end-to-end encryption that will be of advantage during largescale IoT deployments.
The partnership between Ooredoo and Wipro Limited enables the services on Ooredoo’s mobile network in Kuwait. Wipro leveraged a dual-stack solution through network devices that translate
Internet Protocol (IPv4) and (IPv6) to provide futuristic, reliable, secure, and faster mobile data experience.
Furthermore, most of the content providers like Netflix and Facebook are providing their services using IPv6. This will allow Ooredoo Kuwait to provide the content natively using IPv6, therefore becoming independent of Network Address Translation that is required with IPv4 networks. IPv6 will unlock the true potential of Software Defined Network to enable Ooredoo Kuwait’s network to witness the true benefits of a software-first network architecture. This results in better performance and more control over the connected devices. Moreover, the Dual Stack network allows users to experience IPv6 content natively which is reflected in the improved latency in different social media applications, content and gaming. Commenting on this, Chief Technology and Information Officer at Ooredoo Kuwait, Hassan El-Chami said: “IPv6 is the future. However, we as a telecom service provider, need to ensure that both IPv4 and IPv6 services are provided to allow an easy transformation, technically called dual stack. Dual Stack approach will allow us to seamlessly transition towards IPv6 whilst still providing IPv4 connectivity for IPv4-only enabled websites and services.”
El-Chami added: “Most of the social networking sites and Content Delivery Networks such as Google, Facebook and Netflix provide native IPv6 content. This will allow us to provide the content natively using IPv6 thus becoming independent of Network Address Translation that is required with IPv4 networks.” Kiran Desai, Senior Vice President and Global Head, Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Wipro Limited said: “We are delighted to be a part of Ooredoo’s transformation journey and help enhance their customer experience. Our deep network transformation and system integration expertise, leveraging new-age IoT devices with minimized
network complexities and reduced costs helped create a future-ready network for Ooredoo. The company can now offer a futuristic, reliable, secure and faster mobile data experience to its consumers and enable faster secured content delivery for enhancing browsing and viewing experience.”