Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 embodies high-performance and sophisticated design
Shortly after releasing the device in Saudi Arabia, the PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 has attracted both brands’ lovers who were largely interested in obtaining their units for this exceptional smartphone. The PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9 has gained high demands from ambitious customers who were amazed with the combination between the luxurious design and […]
MiX Telematics passes 600,000 subscribers milestone
MiX Telematics (JSE: MIX, NYSE: MIXT) a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (Saas), announced that as at December 2016 they had accumulated over 600,000 active subscribers across their combined fleet and consumer customer base. “As a SaaS business, growing our subscriber base and subscription revenue are key […]
Taqnia Space selects Eutelsat to empower its HTS Aero Service over MENA, Mediterranean and Europe regions
Checking emails and social networks, streaming live content at 36,000 feet are poised to become reality at the end of this year for passengers connected to TAQNIA SPACE Aero services’ platform following an agreement between Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world’s leading satellite operators, and TAQNIA SPACE (TSC), owned by the […]
Etisalat offers Free Data, Minutes and Premium TV Channels to affected subscribers by Network Outage
Etisalat regrets the inconvenience caused to its customers on Friday, 27 January 2017, when some of its subscribers experienced service disruption. As a token of appreciation for its customers’ understanding, loyalty and long-standing support, Etisalat is offering 1GB of mobile data and 120 local free minutes for affected customers. Etisalat mobile customers who experienced service […]
Cisco-Sponsored Study Finds Cloud Adoption Is Going Mainstream, Yet Only Few Organizations Are Maximizing Value
Cisco released the findings of a global study indicating that while cloud adoption continues to accelerate, few organizations are maximizing the value that cloud can offer. According to the study, nearly 68 percent of organizations are using the cloud to help drive business outcomes, a 61 percent increase from last year’s study. The increased cloud […]
axiom telecom Offers Kingdom Faster Home Internet with GO LTE Broadband Deals
Customers wanting to boost their home internet experience can now purchase Go Telecom fixed LTE Broadband packages for less than SAR 90 per month at axiom telecom. The news follows axiom’s recent partnership with the Kingdom’s telecommunications giant, STC, which powers GO services. With higher capacity and faster speeds, LTE Broadband offers instant browsing, the […]
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TP-Link Middle East Partners With SALE International in Oman
TP-Link Technologies Co Ltd, a global provider of SOHO, SMB networking products, wireless LAN solutions and mobile devices, has appointed SALE International LLC as its distributor for the Neffos smartphone portfolio in Oman. According to the vendor, which manufactures a broad range of products to the consumer, SOHO and SMB markets, including Wireless Solutions, ADSL, […]
Delta Partners launches Datafarm to empower analytics offeringNew service line launches to help operationalise the firm’s unique telecoms, media and digital analytical intelligence
Global advisory and investment company, Delta Partners, has today announced the launch of Datafarm, a new service line to operationalise telecoms, media and digital (TMD) analytical intelligence.Previously, Delta Partners employed analytics to provide answers to key C-level exam questions and during this course, it has developed unique capabilities to process and transform granular and arid […]
Retailers Leverage Big Data Analytics to Transform Customer Experience
The retail customer experience has evolved from its primary focus on the transaction to a holistic data-driven process where information from buying history, online searches and social media interactions is utilised to provide consumers what they want during every phase of shopping. Industry reports suggest that retail and banking are some of the top data-intensive […]
Fortinet Honors 2016 Partner of the Year Award Winners
Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT) – the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced the winners of its 2016 partner of the year awards. Fortinet’s 2016 Partner of the Year awards recognize outstanding cybersecurity sales, customer experience, collaboration, and marketing achievements from the company’s distributors and resellers around the world. Fortinet 2016 Partner of the […]
Telia Carrier builds new unique route from Stockholm to St. Petersburg and upgrades submarine cables in the Baltic Sea
Telia Carrier today announced that it has established a new route stretching from Stockholm to St. Petersburg via Tallinn, and has upgraded multiple submarine cables to future proof its network, bringing lower latency and additional capacity. The new route further diversifies the wholesale carrier’s network and the upgrade enables Telia Carrier to provide 100G+ services […]
HID Global Demonstrates Access Control and Identity Management Innovations in a Connected Environment at Intersec 2017 News Highlights:
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions will highlight its customer-centric mobility solutions during Intersec 2017, which are witnessing a rise in end-user demand in the Middle East. Demonstrations will range from how applications such as office access, time and attendance and secure printing using HID Mobile Access® can be connected in a […]
Tilgin software behind HKBN’s “3-in-1 Connected Home Solution”
Tilgin, a leading provider of gateway software for broadband access is proud to announce that its new gateway software, Open HGA, has been chosen by HKBN Group. The software will enable easy integration of service applications for the Group’s “3-in-1 Connected Home Solution”. HKBN Group (“HKBN”) is Hong Kong’s largest provider of residential high speed […]
Huawei Day 2016 Saudi Launches Collaborative Innovation Platform for a Better Connected Saudi Arabia
Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, kicks off Huawei Day 2016 on Monday, 19 December 2016 at the Riyadh Ritz Carlton Hotel. Themed ‘Building a Better Connected Saudi Arabia’, the event will showcase the role ICT is playing in driving digital transformation and building sustainable knowledge-based economies. Bringing together more than 600 IT professionals […]
Waseela Completed the Rollout of Turnkey WiFi Offloading Project in Saudi Arabia
The leading regional ICT system integrator, Waseela, www.waseela.com, announced today that it has completed the rollout and integration of an end-to-end WiFi Offloading solution that included the implementation of more than 400 hot spots across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, made up of thousands of WiFi APs and high-speed MW backhaul links for the hot […]
Huawei Day 2016 Saudi Launches Collaborative Innovation Platform for a Better Connected Saudi Arabia
Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, kicks off ‘Huawei Day 2016 Saudi’ on Monday, 19 December 2016 at the Riyadh Ritz Carlton Hotel. Themed ‘Building a Better Connected Saudi Arabia’, the event will showcase the role that ICT is playing in driving digital transformation and building sustainable knowledge-based economies. Bringing together more than 600 […]
Ooredoo Achieves Major 5G Breakthrough for Qatar National Day
Ooredoo has successfully conducted tests on one of the first-ever 5G trial systems, positioning Qatar as one of the only countries in the world – and the first in the GCC region – to achieve this incredible technical milestone. Thanks to an ongoing partnership with technology leaders Huawei and Nokia, Ooredoo has successfully demonstrated 5G […]
Telia Carrier expands network in Budapest to support increased demand for innovation-driven connectivity
Telia Carrier today announced that it has established an additional point of connectivity in Budapest, Hungary, to meet an increasing demand for wholesale IP transit and Ethernet services amongst carriers, content and cloud providers alike. As a critical center for financial activity and technological innovation in Europe, Budapest’s fast-moving business environment has given rise to […]
Ooredoo Named as “Best Executive Team” at Arab Best Awards
Ooredoo received another major award last week, with the senior management team winning the “Best Executive Team Award for the Telecom Sector” at the Arab Best Awards 2016. The Arab Best Awards is a new event designed to celebrate leadership and excellence in three main areas – government and leadership; business excellence; and sports, social […]
Juniper Networks Announces “The Open Disruptive Decade Summit” Series in K.S.A
– Juniper Networks, an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, today announced dates and details for “The Open Disruptive Decade Summit” series taking place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (K.S.A) and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E). At these events, Juniper will discuss how open networking is fundamentally changing the way data centers […]
Over 1300 leaders and entrepreneurs will gather in Riyadh at the largest digital conference in the Kingdom.
For the fifth year in a row, ArabNet Riyadh – the largest and most influential digital conference in the Kingdom – is bringing together members of Saudi Arabia’s government and the largest corporations, along with 1300 regional and international digital professionals and entrepreneurs, to discuss upcoming developments and do business. The event is hosted by […]
HID Global Collaborates with Honeywell Building Solutions to Create New Mobile Access Experience for Occupants within Buildings
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced that Honeywell Building Solutions has integrated HID technology into its new Honeywell Vector Occupant App to transform the work environment, giving building occupants convenient, connected experiences in facilities. With mobile access as one of its key features, the new Honeywell Vector Occupant App makes […]