Zamil Safwan
An experienced technologist with expertise spanning Digital Transformation, E-commerce, Start-ups, and Fintech. Zamil offers insightful analysis on the convergence of finance and technology in the evolving digital landscape.

The wait for the Middle East and Africa launch of the Much-anticipated new HUAWEI P50 Series is almost over
” The event is taking place in Riyadh on January 26th” Riyadh, Saudi Arabia January 20, 2022 – : Huawei Consumer Business Group, will officially unveil the exciting new HUAWEI P50 Series smartphones to the Middle East and Africa region in just a few days.This stunning new series will be revealed in Riyadh Saudi Arabia on January […]

UK banned Huawei because US told us to: former minister
The UK government’s decision to ban Huawei 5G equipment and services “had nothing to do with national security,” and was because of American pressure, a former business and industry minister has said. Speaking at an event on Monday, Vince Cable, who served as Business and Industry minister for five years in the coalition government led […]

Secure-by-design safety and security solutions being showcased by Huawei during Intersec 2022
The company’s advanced solutions and policies will further enable organizations in the Middle East to meet their digital transformation goals more securely and in line with global standards As the ‘Cyber Security Lab Headline Sponsor’, Huawei is supporting discussions and evaluation of best practices to manage evolving cyber threats Dubai, UAE – January 16, 2022: Huawei, a […]

The OIC-CERT 5G Security Working Group announces the new 5G Security Framework
The OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework will be the key reference within OIC to build a coordinated effort to harness deep tech for digital transformation UAE, January 14, 2021: In a significant milestone, the OIC-CERT 5G Security Working Group (WG) has announced the completion of the core OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework in less than eight months after […]

Huawei Ranks No. 5 in U.S. Patents in Sign of Chinese Growth
Huawei is continuing to move up the list of companies getting the most U.S. patents, according to a new study of patenting activity that shows Chinese firms are increasingly responsible for a greater share of the world’s innovation. Huawei received 2,770 U.S. patents last year, putting it at No. 5 behind perennial top patent-getter International […]

Telco industry developments signal that Open RAN could be losing momentum
The Middle East telecommunications industry has prospered in recent years due in part to strong alignment between government regulators, equipment manufacturers, and service providers on global standards frameworks. This appreciation and progress of shared standards have enabled countries like Saudi Arabia to rapidly accelerate their digital transformation through technologies such as 5G. Local industries are […]

Qualcomm Builds Momentum Around Snapdragon Digital Chassis to Define the Future of Automotive
With over 20 years of experience in supplying technology solutions for the automotive industry, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. currently serves as the technology provider of choice for the global automotive industry, working alongside global automakers who are currently utilizing a broad portfolio of automotive solutions within the company’s Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™. Utilizing our ‘one technology roadmap,’ the […]

Linksys Launches Hydra Pro 6, the Newest Addition to its Lineup of WiFi 6 Routers
The dual-band mesh system delivers a fast, reliable and secure connection at a more affordable price Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 5, 2022 – Linksys, a global leader in home and business WiFi solutions, today announces the availability of its latest and more affordable WiFi 6 product, the Hydra Pro 6. “Our mission at Linksys is to […]

Zain KSA wins the “Best 5G User Growth” award from Telecom Review
Zain KSA is once again recognized by the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, during the summit’s 15th edition held in Dubai on December 8th 2021. Zain KSA won the “Best 5G User Growth” award, cementing its position in building 5G networks, deepening innovative experiences, and developing 5G use cases and deploying them across the Kingdom. Commenting on this […]

CES 2022: Intel Achieves Major Milestones across Automotive, PCs and Graphics
Mobileye expands major automaker relationships; Intel delivers fastest mobile processor, ships Alchemist GPUs. Mobileye announces the new EyeQ® Ultra system-on-chip for autonomous vehicles and expanded relationships with major automakers, including Ford, Volkswagen Group and Geely’s ZEEKR brand. Intel launches the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900HK – the world’s best gaming laptop platformi – and delivers the […]

Huawei reconfirms commitment to create value for communities
Huawei’s Rotating Chairman, Guo Ping, notes: “2022 will come with its fair share of challenges, but we will keep working closely with our global partners to overcome the difficulties we face, grow the harvest, and strengthen our foundations.” Huawei’s leadership has delivered a New Year message to the public ahead of what it views as […]

PETRONAS’ FLUID TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONSTM POWERS THE MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS FORMULA ONE TEAM TO ITS EIGHTH WIN
UAE, 29 December 2021: The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ (F1) Team has carved a new milestone in the history of motorsports by winning its 8th consecutive FIA Formula One™ World Constructors’ Championship. Powered by PETRONAS’ Fluid Technology SolutionsTM, the Silver Arrows holds a 100% winning record in the turbo hybrid era, having secured all eight World Constructors’ Championship […]

Kotozna’s CES Exhibit to Showcase Concierge Platforms that Let Speakers of 109 Different Languages Talk with Each Other in Their Native Tongues
Easy-to-use digital platforms are empowering the lodging industry amid the pandemic. LAS VEGAS (Dec. 27, 2021) – At CES® 2022 (Jan. 5-8) and ShowStoppers® (Jan. 5), Kotozna, Inc., a Tokyo-based communication tech startup, will demonstrate its digital concierge platforms for the travel and lodging industries that enable speakers of 109 different languages to talk with one another […]

EU Ranks Huawei as the World’s 2nd Highest Investor in R&D
Huawei also among the prestigious Global Top 25 Startup Star Laureates December 23, 2021: Huawei has ranked second in the 2021 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard, up from third place in the previous year’s edition. The 2021 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard is a European Commission publication that ranks the research investment levels of 2,500 companies around […]

Zain Kuwait resolute 5G investment delivers business success
5G offload ratio now surpasses 40% Kuwait, December 22, 2021: Zain Kuwait’s 5G traffic currently accounts for more than 40% of its total wireless traffic, ranking the operator as number one in GCC countries in terms of 5G offload ratio. Zain Kuwait is one of the leading telecom operators in MENA and has been at the […]

Huawei sponsors Cyber Security Salons Middle East 2021 to discuss cloud security challenges and collaboration
As global industries and communities are progressively relying on digital connectivity, the future of cybersecurity depends on all stakeholders coming together to implement common standards and regulations Middle East, December 15, 2021: Huawei sponsored the 3rd virtual session of the 2021 Cyber Security Salons on 14th December across the Middle East. As an initiative of Forum Global […]

DHL Supply Chain Singapore Supports Business Expansion, Supercharges Agent Retention with Avaya OneCloud™
With AI-powered contact center to manage workloads, DHL Supply Chain sees double-digit increase in agent retention rate. AVAYA ENGAGE 2021 – Orlando, FL – December 14, 2021 – DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading contract logistics provider, has accelerated its business expansion to meet a boom in demand for its services, while simultaneously increasing agent retention […]

Network as a Service: Learnings From This Year’s Cisco Global Networking Trends Report
Riyadh, KSA, 13 December, 2021 — Cisco has published the latest Global Networking Trends Report based on a survey of 1,534 IT professionals across 13 countries. This year, the report focuses on Network as a Service (NaaS). Responding to disruptions (45%) and accommodating new business needs (40%) were cited in the report as the top network challenges during 2021. […]

How 5G mmWave is transforming mobile experiences for everyday users
5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology is redefining mobile experiences. It’s allowing users to access the full potential of 5G by utilizing untapped frequency bands above 24 GHz. This abundant spectrum can deliver the fastest available speeds, extreme capacity and low latency — and Qualcomm Technologies is at the forefront of its proliferation. So, just how fast is […]

Nokia, Ericsson & Druid Software Top Juniper Research Private Networks Competitor Leaderboard
A study from Juniper Research has ranked Nokia, Ericsson and Druid Software as key leaders within the private networks sector for 2021. Private cellular networks are cellular networks managed by or for specific businesses, and do not allow unauthorised access. They are generally used where other forms of connectivity are either unavailable or insufficient, such as on […]

Innovating Nonstop for Faster Digitalization
HUAWEI DAY KSA 2021 held in Riyadh on the 30th of November Huawei is a key enabler of digitalization in Saudi Arabia through its range of technology and services Saudi Arabia – December 02, 2021: HUAWEI DAY KSA 2021 was held in Riyadh on the 30th of November, bringing together industry thought leaders, ICT experts, ecosystem […]

Ericsson Mobility Report: Mobile data traffic increased almost 300-fold over 10 years
Special ten-year edition of Ericsson Mobility Report highlights 5.5 billion additional smartphone users since 2011 Mobile data traffic in Q3 2021 more than all mobile traffic generated up until the end of 2016 4.4 billion 5G subscriptions forecast for the end of 2027 – equaling around half of all mobile subscriptions at that time Ericsson […]
