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.
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 […]
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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 […]
Cisco Introduces New Hybrid Work Innovations for the Enterprise at Partner Summit 2021
With a partner-first mindset, Cisco provides solutions that simplify complex environments as the world embraces flexible ways of working. ThousandEyes is introducing Application Outages, a global view of SaaS application health to empower proactive communication and remediation of outage events, plus, the first public Internet Outages Map based on collective intelligence, giving everyone global visibility into all the […]
ENGIE Solutions: Long-Term Collaboration Key for Green Smart Cities
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 9th, 2021: The UAE and Saudi Arabia (KSA) are adopting digital transformation strategies the fastest in the MENA region and will soon be home to green smart cities, according to ENGIE Solutions, an international leader in sustainable energy solutions. Governments in the UAE and KSA recognize that data-driven innovation is central […]
Apple trails HP and Dell as the third most popular laptop brand in the U.S.
The laptop market is dominated by different players who cater to various consumers with specific needs. However, the United States market is witnessing dominance from three key manufacturers, with HP beating notable brands like Apple. According to data presented by Finbold, in the United States, Apple is the third most owned laptop brand with a market […]
Huawei: Initiates Your Digital Enterprise Journey at IP Club, Starting from CloudCampus 3.0 Solution.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 3rd November 2021: Under the theme of “New Connection, New Dimension”, Huawei held its Huawei KSA IP Club 2021 event today at the Narcissus Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At the event, Huawei unveiled four new upgrades of its CloudCampus 3.0 Solution, which focus on experience-centric campus networks. With such networks, Saudi enterprises will […]
Zain KSA signs MoUs with four global tech giants, and a MSSP Agreement with Fortinet
Solidifying its vertical expansion strategy of 5G applications • Zain KSA signs MoUs with Huawei, Nokia, Tata Technology, BTAS, and a MSSP Agreement with Fortinet. • Aims to deliver the most advanced technologies to the Kingdom and a more immersive 5G experience within a secure cyber environment Zain KSA has signed 4 Memoranda of Understanding […]
AlUla welcomes guests on world first ‘Museum in the Sky’ flight by SAUDIA
Visitors are invited to book a unique inflight experience on November 4th as SAUDIA and AlUla highlight arguably the world’s biggest archaeological program AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1 November 2021: The world’s first “Museum in the Sky” is a joint collaboration between AlUla and SAUDIA Airlines, to highlight the significance of AlUla as a living […]
Huawei Launches OceanProtect Data Protection Solution
Middle East, November 1st, 2021: Huawei announces the launch of OceanProtect Data Protection Solution high-end storage products and solutions for the Middle East region. From enterprise storage to distributed storage in massive data scenarios, to data backup storage, Huawei storage has covered all categories in the Middle East region and will provide customers with more comprehensive […]
Huawei Releases Business Results for First Three Quarters of 2021
Middle East, October 31, 2021: Huawei released its business results for the first three quarters of 2021. During this period, Huawei generated USD70.44 billion in revenue, and its net profit margin was 10.2%[1]. “Overall performance was in line with forecast,” said Guo Ping, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman. “While our B2C business has been significantly impacted, our B2B […]
INMARSAT LAUNCHES ELERA IOT PLATFORM, ENABLING FLEXIBLE IOT CONNECTIVITY FOR BUSINESSES
ELERA IoT is built on the ultra-reliable connectivity backbone of Inmarsat ELERA. It supports businesses, distribution partners, and IoT solutions or ecosystem providers with a comprehensive and flexible range of tools Inmarsat today launches ELERA IoT, a platform of IoT connectivity services, solutions, and ecosystems. ELERA IoT is built on the connectivity backbone of Inmarsat ELERA, the world’s […]
New Virgin Mobile KSA survey shows mobile phone users in the Kingdom are concerned about climate change and want operators to do more
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 28 October 2021: Virgin Mobile KSA customers say they are highly concerned about climate change, and it is very important for mobile phone operators to reduce emissions and have carbon offsetting policies in place, according to a new survey conducted by the company. Technology has played an important role in helping people […]