Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.

Mavenir Announces Virtualized Network Slicing Suite for 4G/5G
Mavenir, focused on accelerating software network transformation and redefining network economics for Communications Service Providers, today announced its virtualized network slicing software solution called CloudRange™ Network Slice Suite that enables end-to-end network slicing for radio, core and applications, both in 4G and 5G networks. As mobile operators are preparing their networks for 5G and IoT, […]

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology sponsors the 1st Saudi Electronic Applications Exhibition
Amid growing interest in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is keen on stimulating the economy with a focus on electronic applications, leadership, the fourth industrial revolution, and bridging the digital gap to go inline with the Saudi Vision 2030. HE Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al Sawahah, the Minister of Communications and […]

Two-pronged approach essential to address ICT business & technical risks
As Saudi Arabia’s integrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector undergoes massive transformation, “it is critical to address key business and technical risks and challenges from both global and local perspectives,” Felix Wass, President and CEO of Detecon Al Saudia (Detasad), said in his keynote speech at the IDC IT Forum 2017 in Riyadh last […]

SOUQ.com and Xiaomi cooperate to launch its Flagship Mi MIX 2 exclusively in KSA during White Friday 2017
SOUQ.com has cooperated with global technology leader Xiaomi in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to exclusively launch Mi MIX 2, a full-screen display smartphone that delivers an unprecedented screen-to-body ratio that has redefined the design of smartphones. The breakthrough device will be launched during SOUQ White Friday 2017 starting on 22 November, its biggest online […]

Huawei unveils the “Mate 10 Pro” The Perfect Intelligent Phone for business users
Huawei Consumer Business Group in Saudi Arabia unveiled its new ultra-intelligent mobile phone, the new Huawei Mate 10 Pro for its consumers in the Kingdom. Huawei held a ceremony to mark the launch at the company’s headquarters in Riyadh, in the attendance of media representatives and social media influencers. The new Huawei Mate 10 Pro […]

A step towards innovation – Alibaba Cloud Becomes Presenting Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup
Alibaba Group and FIFA announced today Alibaba Cloud – the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group – as Presenting Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup until 2022. The announcement was made on the occasion of the Computing Conference held by Alibaba Group in Guangzhou. Commenting on the agreement, FIFA’s Director Marketing Sales and Strategy, […]

Ericsson MEA was recognized for exceptional work in 5G innovation and expanding 5G capabilities across the region
In partnership with “Wot-If? Trust”, Ericsson MEA also won the Connecting the Unconnected Award for its eHub in South Africa The CommsMEA Awards acknowledge operators and individuals who have played a vital role in leading the development of the region’s fast-growing and rapidly changing telecommunications sectorEricsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) received two prestigious awards – the Editor’s […]

linksys supports SMB needs for a future proof network
Linksys®, a leader in networking solutions for the home and business, takes the findings from a commissioned Wi-Fi study of channel partners that service small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC) very seriously. “Small businesses are increasingly frustrated and want to address slow (wireless) network connection speeds, coverage gaps, and security […]

Information Security Conference to Launch in Riyadh Tomorrow
The annual conference on information security in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) 2017 will begin today in Riyadh with the participation of the world’s leading companies in the field of security and information technology amid the escalating level of cyber-attacks. Samer Omar, CEO of VirtuPort, the thought leaders behind the conference, said that […]

Showstopper honor7X Challenges the Mobile Industry to Push All Limits to ‘Max Your View’
The most accessible FullView Display Millennial device brings max Experience, Fun and Value honor is releasing this year’s beast out onto the industry of mobile phones. Between the fierce competition of many other competitors, honor 7X roars out loud and reaffirms its position as a young, innovative trendsetter. Designed to be cost-effective, while encompassing all […]

SOUQ.com to Launch Half a Million Deals for White Friday 2017
SOUQ.com has announced the return of its biggest online shopping event, the annual “White Friday Sale”, with 500,000 deals across the region on more than 16,000 brands, from Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th November 2017. In its fourth year running, shoppers across the GCC and Egypt can snap up deals of up to 70 percent […]

Yanbu Smart City receives prestigious award at Smart City Expo World Congress 2017
RC Yanbu, Smart City Project, won the prestigious Data and Technology Award at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2017, the leading international event on smart cities. The award was given in recognition for RC Yanbu’s innovative and successful implementation and usage of data and technology during Barcelona’s three-day event. The Royal Commission of Yanbu […]

SMALL BUSINESSES ARE READY FOR UPGRADE TO MU-MIMO, THE NEXT GENERATION 802.11AC WAVE 2 WI-FI TECHNOLOGY
Linksys®, a leader in networking solutions for the home and business, today released findings from a commissioned Wi-Fi study of channel partners that service small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC), a leading analyst firm. The IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Linksys, “The Wave 2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Opportunity for Channel Partners,” highlights the […]

Huawei Holds Global Energy Summit 2017 and Demonstrates Safe and Efficient Oil and Gas ICT Solutions at ADIPEC
Huawei held its Global Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 12. With the theme of “Leading New ICT for Higher Safety and Efficiency in the Oil and Gas Industry”, this summit attracted more than 200 customers, partners, and senior experts from the oil and gas industry, who gathered to discuss how to reduce costs, […]

The HUAWEI Mate 10: a green, safe smartphone in your hands
Smartphones are our most personal devices. We carry them everywhere and rely on them to connect with others and do almost everything. Knowing that technology must be safe for all consumers, Huawei designed the HUAWEI Mate 10 and HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro with safety in mind, so you can have a seamless experience. Here are […]

Dimension Data and NTT Communications Join Forces to Create a Single ‘Cloud Powerhouse’ and Drive Innovation
Dimension Data, the global technology solutions and services provider, and NTT Communications, the ICT solutions and international communications business within NTT Group, will create a single ‘cloud powerhouse’ by bringing together their cloud infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) capabilities under the management of NTT Communications to deliver transformative, cloud-based solutions and innovation to clients of both organizations around […]

Smart bots are going to change customer experience but improvements are needed, says GlobalData
While many businesses are already using voice-controlled interactive bots like Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant, companies are testing bots that are smarter with human characteristics in response to consumer preferences, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. People like that bots are quick but a study from data company Amdocs last […]

Automated Laundry and Internet of Cleaning Became Key Highlights of Middle East Cleaning Technology Week This Year
The 5th edition of Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) concluded on Thursday, 9th November 2017. The exhibition hosted over 130 exhibitors from 15 countries and attracted over 4000 attendees in three days. According to the organisers, the show was 10% bigger in size this year, with exhibitors delighted with the quality of the visitors. […]

Industrial IoT gets out of the box with 4zerobox!
The Italian tech startup TOI (Things On Internet) Srl, active in the development of IoT solutions, today launched a Kickstarter campaign for 4zerobox: the first modular electronic board that is easy-to-configure and specifically designed for IoT and Industry 4.0 solution providers. Starting at $149 for the Special Early Bird adopters, the Kickstarter campaign can be […]

Ericsson Mobility Report: 17 million 5G subscriptions in the Middle East and north Africa by 2023
First 5G subscriptions in the Middle East and North Africa region are expected during the period 2020 to 2022, reaching around 17 million subscriptions by 2023 By 2023, mobile subscriptions will grow from 1.590 million to 2.030 million, and LTE subscriptions will increase almost five-fold to 860 million in the same timeframe Smartphone subscriptions will […]

HONOR COMMITS TO EMPOWERING SAUDIS AND EMIRATIS WITH TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE
Honor Set To Launch 7X an Uncompromising New Phone at a Compelling PriceHonor the world`s leading smartphone e-brand that is creating breakthroughs in android technology and driving innovation to help users live their potential seamlessly, announced Saudi and UAE as the next destination for 7x. Honor 7X is an uncompromising new packed with an edge-to-edge […]

The HUAWEI Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro pushing the boundaries of smartphone design
It takes an innovative hardware and a luxurious design to make a difference in the world of smartphones. At a time when smartphone designs are said to be too similar or too common, Huawei continues to create increasingly luxurious designs that push boundaries by leveraging its meticulous craftsmanship and exploring new materials and finishing. This […]
