UAE-based telecom group Etisalat has partnered with Ubimax, a leading provider of wearables solutions, to trial the next generation of Smart Glasses, which offer users hands-free access to documents while conducting their work.

Smart glasses technology simplifies operations, reduces errors, increases productivity and saves time, a statement said.

This has a significant impact on business efficiency. Such solutions will add real value across a number of industries, including; logistics, construction, oil & gas, field maintenance, training and in the retail sector, it added.

Khalifa Al Shamsi, chief digital services officer, Etisalat Group said: “Smart Glasses are a driver of the next generation of business innovation. By partnering with Ubimax, Etisalat is consolidating its position as a leader in bringing new products and new technologies to market for the benefit of our customers across our international footprint. In addition, this innovative technology will create a new line of solutions, as well an additional revenue stream for Etisalat.”

Etisalat will leverage its infrastructure and its Internet of Things capabilities to conduct trials of the wearable solutions with Government and Enterprise customers to demonstrate their business potential before introducing them to the market.

Based on the result of the trials and customers’ feedback, Etisalat will subsequently create offerings across its international footprint of 18 countries. The wearables were recently demonstrated on Etisalat’s stand at Gitex 2015, an IT show in Dubai, UAE. – TradeArabia News Service