Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Xperia XA2 Ultra, your ultimate “dual selfie” companion!
If you are passionate about taking selfies, here comes something new from Sony Mobile to experience. The new Xperia XA2 Ultra featuring dual front cameras with front flash, will let you take clear shots regardless of lighting or environment. You will also be able to fit more friends and surroundings into your selfies, thanks to […]
Transcend’s StoreJet Cloud Allows Mobile Access and Sharing Anytime, Anywhere
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, is proud to introduce its StoreJet Cloud 110 and StoreJet Cloud 210 Personal Cloud Storage products. Featuring anywhere access and sharing, automatic data backup, and media streaming, Transcend’s StoreJet Cloud offers a centralized 4TB and 8TB storage capacity and fast transfer speeds for […]
Etisalat launches an innovative payment service for UAE’s SMB retail sector
tisalat today announced the launch of its Mobile Cashier service for the Small and Medium Business (SMB) segment in the country giving them a hassle-free on boarding and affordable mobile point-of-sale service that enables these businesses to accept card payments from their customers, and at the same time enjoy valuable mobile business plan benefits anywhere […]
TP-Link MEA to host Certification Program for ‘TPNA’ Certified SMB Partners
TP-Link Technologies Co Ltd, a global provider of SOHO, SMB networking products, wireless LAN solutions and mobile devices, has revealed the second edition of TPNA certification program for its TP-Link Network Associate (TPNA) in the UAE. TP-Link said the TPNA Certification Program would be held in Dubai at Holiday Inn Hotel on 29th January for the SMB partners. […]
Introduction to 5G Vehicle-to-Everything
5G, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and automated driving are all among the most coveted topics over the recent years. Despite the buzz, these fields are still hampered by myths and misconceptions. Industry-wide consensus remains lacking and major vehicle enterprises of 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) in particular have diverse opinions regarding V2X. This article attempts to discuss what […]
UAE Businesses Leverage Datafication to Transform Daily Lives in 2018
In 2018, the UAE’s business community will reach the tipping point for “datafication” –information management and Big Data analytics transforming daily lives and driving new revenue streams — industry experts announced today. Datafication is seeing every organization use a “virtuous cycle” of data, with applications, apps, and social media generating new and different types of […]
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Ericsson 5g Radio dot gives big boost to indoor coverage
Ericsson unveils the 5G Radio Dot for enhanced mobile broadband, enabling operators to meet the rising demand for superior indoor connectivity The 5G Radio Dot is a natural evolution of the Ericsson Radio Dot System, an industry-leading small cell solution The latest small cell solution will also support emerging 5G industrial applications such as connected […]
Leviton Releases Cat 6A Universal Tool-Free Plug
Leviton announced its first fully tool-free, field-terminable plug, the Cat 6A Universal Tool-Free Plug. The new plug is easy and fast to install, and is built with a rugged metal body that provides superior alien crosstalk and EMI/RFI (electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference) suppression while supporting 10GBASE-T networks and 100W Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications. The […]
ERICSSON discusses digital transformation at THE TM FORUM event IN THE REGION
marked the first TM Forum’s Digital Transformation Middle East conference at the Grosvenor House Hotel Dubai, after a successful event in Asia. As such, Ericsson was one of this year’s main sponsors, and held a speech at the conference where it took an in-depth look into strategy and business model changes, cultural and organizational challenges, […]
EUROSTAR Presents Seven Global Tech Majors at CABSAT 2018
EUROSTAR Group, the leading digital and consumer technology innovator in the Middle East, announced creation of a unified gateway of satellite, security and digital solutions in the region for the CABSAT 2018, the region’s largest platform for broadcast, production, content delivery, digital media and satellite sectors. EUROSTAR partnered with some of the world’s leading providers […]
Allied Telesis to Demonstrate its latest Networking Solutions at Intersec 2018
Allied Telesis, a leading provider of networking hardware and software products, announced its participation at Intersec 2018 that will be held from 21st to 23rd January 2018 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. Intersec is the largest and the most diverse show on commercial security and safety with […]
Gartner Says Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Grew 22.2 Percent in 2017; Samsung Takes Over No. 1 Position
Worldwide semiconductor revenue totalled $419.7 billion in 2017, a 22.2 percent increase from 2016, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. Undersupply helped drive 64 percent revenue growth in the memory market, which accounted for 31 percent of total semiconductor revenue in 2017. “The largest memory supplier, Samsung Electronics, gained the most market share and […]
“Huawei Consumer Saudi Arabia” offers a trip to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi for its Competition’s winners
As part of its roadshows around the Kingdom to showcase the new HUAWEI Mate 10 and HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro intelligent phones, Huawei Business Consumer Group Saudi Arabia has held a Super Mate 10 competition for their roadshows visitors in Riyadh, Jeddah and Eastern Region, to win a two-night trip and stay at Yas Island […]
Mr. Fahad Alshareef, Saudi Cultural Counsellor in China, meets Huawei for ICT Talent Cultivation Summit
Mr. Fahad Alshareef, Saudi Cultural Counsellor in China, along with other Middle Eastern government representatives in China, traveled to Huawei’s ICT Talent Cultivation Summit this week in Shenzhen. The congregation addressed the future needs of local sectors and industries, and how ICT talent development will drive national digital transformations. The event was attended by six […]
Huawei Offers the Highest Standards of Safety and Quality in its Batteries
To achieve the highest standards of safe use, Huawei Consumer Business Group is working to provide the best batteries and energy consumption technologies in its intelligent devices to provide a fast, efficient and safe user experience. The new Huawei batteries are equipped with Supercharge technology, which can charge the battery to 20% in 10 minutes […]
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia launches a pre-paid plan that allows customers double the data and 3 month validity
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has launched a new, unique pre-paid plan allowing customers to double the amount of data in their monthly internet plans. Coming in three packages (5GB, 7GB, and 9GB) the new “Doubelha” plan gives customers double the amount of data at the same price as the original plan. For example, the 5GB, […]
Top Tech University students from Middle East heading to China for final round of Huawei’s ICT Skills international competition
13 teams of top ICT students from across the Middle East are traveling to China, where they will take part in the final round of Huawei’s ICT Skill Competition. The winning team will receive USD 30,000 in cash prize, while the runner-ups will receive Excellence Prizes. The competition will also recognize their educators by awarding […]
Etisalat Unveils ‘Open Innovation Center’ to showcase Smart Solutions and Drive Digital Transformation
Etisalat today announced the opening of its ultramodern ‘Open Innovation Center’ in Dubai taking the lead in creating a hub to showcase the most innovative solutions and help drive digital transformation by enabling the use of latest technologies. The Open Innovation Center is a first of its kind in the region showcasing digital innovation, its […]
Zain Group and Cisco Blaze Innovation Trail to Drive Network Transformation for the Digital Era
Zain Group and Cisco announced today that they have successfully achieved a key milestone in expanding the telecommunications operator’s IP/MPLS network with cutting edge technologies, setting the groundwork for new opportunities and business models to be developed. As a telecommunications operator serving over 45 million customers across eight countries in the Middle East and North […]
RIPE NCC and TRA Working to Build IPv6 Capacity in Bahrain
The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (NCC) and the Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently held a training program for telecommunications and ISP staff to instruct them in how to work with IPv6 and deploy it on their networks. The training was part of a TRA initiative aimed at encouraging the development of a roadmap for […]
Yahsat partners with BLUETOWN to connect the unconnected across YahClick’s footprint
Yahsat, the UAE-based satellite operator, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today with the Danish technology and Internet Service Provider company BLUETOWN at AfricaCom 2017. The partnership agreement aims to connect the unconnected by providing high performance Ka-band satellite Internet services combined with BLUETOWN’s unique last mile solutions in unserved or underserved locations. Both companies […]
94% of CSPs Plan to Use Cloud RAN in Their 5G Deployments
Mavenir, focused on accelerating software network transformation and redefining mobile network economics for Communications Service Providers, announces the results of a new global 5G Operator Survey. The survey, just completed by Heavy Reading in November 2017, unveils important new findings regarding the 5G development and deployment plans of more than fifty major Communication Service Providers […]