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.
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. […]
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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 […]
Qualcomm Technologies and Google Cloud Announce Collaboration on Neural Architecture Search for the Connected Intelligent Edge
Qualcomm Technologies is First System-on-Chip Customer to Offer Google Cloud Vertex AI Neural Architecture Search Services – First Available on Snapdragon 8 Qualcomm Technologies and Google Cloud are collaborating on Neural Architecture Search (NAS), enabling the companies to create and optimize AI models automatically rather than manually. First available on Snapdragon® 8, Gen 1 Mobile Platform […]
Qualcomm Announces World’s Most Advanced Mobile Platform, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Snapdragon 8 will Usher in the Next Generation of Premium Android Smartphones with Commercial Devices Expected by the End of 2021 Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 leads the way into a new era of premium mobile technology Most advanced 5G mobile platform and the world’s first 5G modem-RF solution to reach 10 Gigabit download speeds Snapdragon […]
CPaaS Market Value in North America to Reach $15 Billion by 2026, as Conversational Abilities Provide Differentiation in a Competitive Market
Basingstoke, UK – 1st December 2021: A new study from Juniper Research has found CPaaS (Communications Platform-as-a-Service) revenue generated in North America will reach $15 billion by 2026; rising from $3.7 billion in 2021. It found significant demand for mobile channels, such as SMS and mobile voice, from enterprises has created a highly attractive market for CPaaS […]
5G to Generate 77% of Global Operator Revenue by 2026, as Operators Benefit from Exponential Cellular Data Growth
A new study from Juniper Research has found revenue generated from 5G services will reach $600 billion by 2026; representing 77% of global operator-billed revenue. It found adoption of 5G services across consumer and IoT sectors has been driven by a strong uptake of 5G-capable devices, coupled with attractive 5G subscription pricing models, despite the semiconductor crisis […]
Winter at Tantora line up announced
Bocelli returns, music at Hegra, Outdoor Cinema, Desert Polo, Fursan Endurance Cup and AlUla Citrus Festival ALULA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, 25 NOVEMBER 2021: The very first music and cultural festival in the Kingdom returns to AlUla this December. The new six-week format runs from 21 December to 12 February and features an exciting curated […]
URENT collaborates with HUAWEI CLOUD for digital transformation
Cooperation comes as URENT seeks to revolutionize the Middle East’s mobility rental industry using advanced technology platforms Dubai, UAE – November 25, 2021: URENT, a tech startup focused on redefining mobility rentals in the tech space, has partnered with HUAWEI CLOUD Middle East to accelerate its own digital transformation as it expands its service offerings […]
Region’s largest cybersecurity event just a week away with registrations still open
1,000,000 Riyal Prize Pool up for grabs as part of @HACK, the only event in the region to bring together technology professionals, world class ethical hackers, Black Hat trainers and global CISOs to combat cybersecurity threats Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 Nov 2021: His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has announced that […]
Middle East Ad Spend on Facebook and Instagram Climbs 33.32% YoY in Q3
Emplifi’s Q3 data shows brand investment in social media is growing faster than ever as social platforms become an essential part of consumers’ lives. Not only is ad spend up, but advertisers are gaining 3x the engagement with Live Video, and making notable improvements in customer response times via social channels Dubai, United Arab Emirates, […]
Microwave Technology – Enabling 5G Around the Globe
By: Zoran Lazarevic, Chief Technology Officer at Ericsson Middle East and Africa At the onset of the pandemic, there were fears that restrictions in economic activity would halt 5G deployment efforts around the world. However, with Covid-19 highlighting the significance of cellular technology and connectivity in these uncertain times, we have witnessed 5G adoption accelerate […]
Ericsson and KAUST announce R&D partnership to develop 5G and 6G technologies in Saudi Arabia
Ericsson and King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) enter a research and development (R&D) partnership in Saudi Arabia for three years Research to focus on next generations of 5G and 6G including: machine learning for frequency-selective wireless channels, Terahertz and free-space optical communications and transparent and flexible intelligent surfaces This partnership involves the exchange of students and […]
Ericsson and Ooredoo partner to ensure football fans have unforgettable 5G experiences at 2022 sports event in Qatar
Ericsson will support state-of-the-art network optimization and event management in eight connected stadiums across six cities. Network management partnership covers 5G experiences in airports, fan zones and major tourist attractions. By utilizing the full potential of 5G, Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar will deliver seamless, immersive, and high-performance experiences. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Ooredoo Qatar are partnering to […]
Flash Calling Authentication to Near 128 Billion Calls Globally by 2026; Threatening Network Operators’ SMS Revenue
A new study from Juniper Research has revealed a new threat to network operator revenue through flash calling. Flash calling authentication leverages mobile voice networks to authenticate a user or transaction via an originating phone number. The last few digits of this phone number are then automatically used for authentication, rather than a user inputting a code […]