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.

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    MCIT, Huawei launch 5th edition of ICT Competition to aspiring students across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia, October 12th, 2021: With digital technologies becoming the building blocks of Saudi Arabia’s intelligent society—Huawei has launched its flagship annual Huawei ICT Competition KSA in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). The initiative supports socio-economic development by bolstering the overall ICT ecosystem through nurturing local talent who will be […]

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    stc Brings Full 5G Experience With the Widest 5G Network Deployment Using 5G Stand-Alone and Sub-3Ghz Services in Kuwait Mobile Market

    Middle East, October 12, 2021 – 2019 ushered a new era for Kuwait with the launch of 5G by giving the experience of ultra-fast speed, big capacity per site (Wireless Tower), and low latency competing with a fixed network.  Kuwait is considered one of the global leading countries for data consumption in the 4G era due to […]

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    Huawei announces new President at HUAWEI CLOUD Middle East

    Middle East – October 12, 2021: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has announced the appointment of Frank Dai as the new President of HUAWEI CLOUD Middle East. In his new role, Dai will be responsible for overseeing Huawei’s cloud business expansion in the region.  The appointment comes as HUAWEI CLOUD […]

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    5G Service Revenue to Reach $73 Billion in 2021, as Virtualised Environments Generate New Efficiencies

    Hampshire, UK – 12th October 2021: A new study from Juniper Research has found that global revenue from 5G services will reach $73 billion by the end of 2021; rising from $20 billion last year. This represents a growth of 250%. It predicts that 5G will represent 8.5% of operator revenue by the end of this year, as […]

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    Ooredoo Group selects Ericsson as Digital Transformation and Business Support Systems (BSS) transformation partner

    Ericsson Business Support Systems (BSS) will enable digitalization, innovation, shortened time-to-market and business opportunities across several Ooredoo operating companies Ericsson solutions to drive Ooredoo Group’s digital transformation strategy, business operational excellence and customer experience transformation programs Indosat Ooredoo and Ooredoo Kuwait are already deploying Ericsson BSS, achieving goals of faster innovation and time-to-market The Ooredoo […]

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    Huawei to ‘Dive into Digital’ at this year’s GITEX Global

    Exhibition underlines the growing value of digitalization to national economies, and how cutting-edge technologies are likely to be applied across vertical industries  Company to host a series of conferences throughout the week, including annual Huawei Arab Innovation Day and MENA Industrial Digital Transformation Summit  Middle East – October 5, 2021: Under the theme of “Dive into Digital”, Huawei—a […]

  • LG’s Range of UltraGear Monitors Provide Enhanced Features to Edge Competition

    Riyadh, September 29 – From heart rate monitors in smartwatches to accelerometers and gyroscopes for measuring an athlete’s movement or swing, technology takes sports to a whole new level of precision. In the world of esports, advanced tech isn’t just something that’s good to have, it’s a necessity. And in this world, LG UltraGear hardware has […]

  • New appointments made at ALSTOM AMECA to further strengthen the company’s regional footprint

    21 September 2021 – Alstom appoints new members to its Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia (AMECA) leadership team, as part of the Group’s efforts to strengthen its regional presence.   Sacha Parneix has been appointed as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the AMECA region. Sacha was most recently Chief Commercial Officer at GE Steam Power, in which […]

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    New cycling and wellness features, fresh watch faces, more access with Wallet, and a redesigned Home app arrive for Apple Watch users Apple today launched watchOS 8, bringing powerful features to help Apple Watch users stay connected, be more active, and better understand their overall health and wellness. New workout types, updates to cycling, and the […]

  • iPadOS 15 is available today

    iPadOS 15 introduces new features that take the versatility of iPad even further, with a multitasking experience that is even more intuitive, new widget layouts for the Home Screen, the App Library, more ways to capture thoughts with Quick Note, and FaceTime updates for more natural video calls. iPadOS 15 is available today as a free software […]

  • iOS 15 is available today

    iOS 15 introduces new ways to stay connected, powerful updates that help users focus and explore, and intelligent features to get more done with iPhone. FaceTime updates provide more natural video calls, Focus helps users reduce distraction, new features like Live Text use on-device intelligence to surface useful information, upgrades to Maps provide brand new […]

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    Apple reveals Apple Watch Series 7, featuring a larger, more advanced display

    A refined design with enhanced durability, faster charging, new aluminum case colors, and watchOS 8 CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced Apple Watch Series 7, featuring a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders, making it the largest and most advanced display ever. The narrower borders allow the display to maximize screen area, […]

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    Apple unveils iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max — more pro than ever before

    The most advanced pro camera system ever on iPhone; Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion; a massive leap in battery life; A15 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone; an advanced 5G experience; and so much more CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible […]

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    Apple introduces iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, delivering breakthrough camera innovations and a powerhouse chip with an impressive leap in battery life

    Featuring a sleek and durable design, an advanced new dual-camera system for improved photos and videos in low light, and introducing Cinematic mode CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the next generation of the world’s best smartphone, featuring a beautiful design with sleek flat edges in five gorgeous new colors. Both […]

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    Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in stunning new design

    iPad mini features an all-screen design, the A15 Bionic chip, Center Stage, 5G, and more CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced the powerful new iPad mini — with a larger 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display — in four gorgeous finishes. Featuring the brand new A15 Bionic chip, the new iPad mini delivers up to 80 percent faster performance than the previous […]

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    Apple’s most popular iPad delivers even more performance and advanced features

    The 10.2-inch iPad features A13 Bionic, Center Stage, True Tone, and now starts with double the storage, all at an incredible value CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced the new iPad (9th generation), featuring the powerful A13 Bionic chip that packs even more performance and capability into the most popular iPad, all while retaining its all-day battery life.1 Starting at just […]

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    Demand for iPhone 13 hits peak on Google Search led by Ireland and Australia

    Ahead of the much anticipated September 14th Apple event, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 13 as the latest smartphone from the company. Consumers are therefore keen to understand what the phone has to offer in terms of aspects like features and price, consequently driving interest in the device to record levels.  Data presented […]

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    Ericsson boosts Network Services portfolio with Intelligent Deployment

    Ericsson has strengthened its Network Services portfolio with the Intelligent Deployment solution – an agile, digital and modular suite of tools and services that enables communications service providers to roll out, expand, and upgrade networks based on their specific needs and those of their customers. With technology advancing rapidly, networks are becoming more complex and […]

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    Ericsson Connected Cars report highlights significant monetization opportunities for car manufacturers

    The report highlights the importance of IoT applications and connected car technology The connected car market is expected to reach $166 billion in revenue by 2025 While drivers and passengers still need vehicles to get to their destination, other parts of driving experiences across the world are changing fast. The ‘driving’ factor in this change […]

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    Avaya Invests in Journey, a Leading Zero Knowledge and Digital Identity Platform Provider

    Raleigh-Durham, NC, – August 31, 2021 – Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) today announced it has made a strategic investment in Journey.Ai, Inc., developer of a digital trusted identity platform focusing on enhancing privacy, security, and customer experience.  Based in Denver, Colorado, Journey is a part of the Avaya DevConnect partner ecosystem. The Journey digital trusted identity platform, integrated […]

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    Huawei Rotating Chairman: Spread of ICT is accelerating digital transformation and growth of the digital economy in the Arab world

    Executive’s comments shared with audiences at 5th China-Arab States Expo Riyadh, August 19, 2021: Speaking at the 5th China-Arab States Expo being held this week, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Mr. Guo Ping has highlighted the decisive role that information and communications technology (ICT) can play as a driver of the Arab world’s socio-economic development, expanding the […]

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    Canadian judge questions arguments for Huawei CFO’s extradition as hearings enter final days

    A Canadian judge appeared skeptical of arguments made by prosecutors, questioning the validity of the case in the United States against Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, who is facing possible extradition on several charges. Committal hearings in Meng’s case are expected to finish soon as two years of legal wrangling come to a close. […]