Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Aginode to showcase innovative networking and data center solutions at LEAP 2024
Experts will demonstrate various benefits of Aginode’s high-end cabling solutions and durable network hardware. Riyadh, KSA, February 28, 2024: Aginode – formerly Nexans Telecom Systems – a manufacturer of comprehensive telecom and data network infrastructure solutions, has announced its participation at LEAP 2024 held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, from March 4th to […]
stc Group is the first brownfield operator in Middle East & Africa to award a project for building a 4G/5G Open RAN network.
stc has become the first brownfield operator in the MEA (Middle East & Africa) region to award a commercial Open RAN project to a prime system integrator, “Solutions by stc” for implementing and operating the network. The key solution providers in the ORAN ecosystem collaborating with PSI include Mavenir, Dell, Cisco, RedHat, and Juniper. This […]
Ericsson Research and Turkcell sign MoU at MWC 2024 for 6G Research and Development
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, BIST: TCELL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC) 2024, Spain to advance 6G research and development and drive technological advancements in Türkiye. Turkcell, the first and currently only Turkish operator with a laboratory dedicated to 6G research, and Ericsson Research site in Istanbul, one […]
Huawei and du Sign Strategic Cooperation MOU, Building the 5G Advanced Country
[Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2024] During MWC 2024 in Barcelona, Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on strategic cooperation between Huawei and the leading telecom operator “du” in the UAE. The MOU will continue to lead the digital UAE by building the 5G Advanced country project. Establish a demonstration benchmark for 5G Advanced commercial networks in the Middle […]
Huawei Ushers in the Era of Intelligent Connectivity with 5.5G at MWC 2024
Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2024 – Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering operators and partners to unlock the full potential of 5.5G at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The company aims to promote intelligent digital transformation across industries, build a thriving industry ecosystem, accelerate the positive business cycle of 5G, and prepare for […]
Huawei Cloud Summit 2024: Accelerating Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation with AI Innovations
Dive into Huawei Cloud’s latest AI and cloud innovations aimed at transforming industries in Saudi Arabia, as revealed in our exclusive interview with VP Roy Luo at MWC 2024.
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Ericsson and e& UAE successfully complete Cloud RAN trial in the UAE
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), in partnership with e& UAE, has successfully conducted a 5G data call using Ericsson’s Cloud Radio Access Network (RAN) architecture in a lab environment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The setup relied on a 5G non-standalone (NSA) solution for a mid-band carrier of 100MHz, deployed on a Massive MIMO radio where, […]
Huawei Charts a New Course and Showcases High-end Fashion-forward Product Lineup at MWC 2024
Barcelona, Spain , 26 February 2024: The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, held on February 26 in Barcelona, Spain, saw Huawei showcase a lineup of high-end, fashion-forward flagship products that drew significant attention, notably the HUAWEI Mate 60 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN, HUAWEI FreeClip, and HUAWEI WATCH GT 4. Huawei’s exhibition space reflected its focus on the […]
Cisco Collaborates with du Telecom in a Landmark Cybersecurity Transformation Initiative
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2024, BARCELONA, Spain, February 26, 2024 — Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced a landmark collaboration with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), signaling the beginning of a major cybersecurity transformation initiative. The initiative focuses on revolutionizing du’s Security Operations Center (SOC) into an advanced Cyber Defense and Intelligence Center, leveraging artificial intelligence and […]
e& UAE partners with Huawei to usher in new digital era with 10Gbps nationwide connectivity
Next-generation of 5G-Advanced and 50GPON networks to deliver Multi-Gig speeds for mobile and fixed users across UAE Barcelona, February 26, 2024: e& UAE has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huawei to deliver a high-quality gigabit experience to the UAE at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. This historic collaboration is set to […]
Huawei’s Li Peng: Unleashing New Growth in 5G and New 5.5G Commercialization
[Barcelona, Spain, February 26, 2024] At the 5G Beyond Growth Summit, hosted by Huawei at MWC Barcelona 2024, Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service, discussed how carriers can achieve business success in 5G and how 5.5G will further unlock the potential of networks and create new growth […]
stc Group Sponsors and Participates in the Prestigious Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Barcelona, 25 February – stc Group, a global leader in digital transformation, is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation in the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. Organized by GSMA, MWC is one of the world’s largest annual trade shows dedicated to the digital communications industry, attracting over 100,000 device manufacturers, network providers, […]
University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Huawei Jointly Launch State-of-the-Art AI ICT Academy Lab
Doha, Qatar – February 19, 2024: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in collaboration with Huawei, proudly unveils the cutting-edge AI ICT Academy Lab, marking a significant stride in Qatar’s educational landscape. The inauguration garnered the presence of esteemed government officials, underscoring the pivotal role public – private partnerships on advancing AI capabilities […]
93% of Organizations in KSA Have an AI Strategy in Place or Under Development
Cisco Reveals Local Insights from its AI Readiness Index ahead of LEAP in Saudi Arabia: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, 21 February 2024: Ahead of LEAP 2024 technology conference in Riyadh, Cisco announced the findings of its AI Readiness Index in Saudi Arabia. The Index, which surveyed over 8,000 companies across 30 countries, was developed in response to the accelerated adoption […]
Ericsson launches Explainable AI in Cognitive Software to accelerate AI adoption in network optimization
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces new capabilities leveraging Explainable AI (XAI) within its Cognitive Software portfolio for communications service providers (CSPs) to significantly improve time-to-value from AI adoption in network design and optimization. With XAI, CSPs will have full explainability on actions recommended by the AI-powered solution that identifies the root causes of events affecting network […]
stc Group extends multi-year partnership with FORMULA 1® to drive STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX into the future
Riyadh, 20 February 2024: stc Group, engine of digital transformation, and Formula 1®, have today announced a multi-year extension of their strategic partnership, which is set to take the FORMULA 1® STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX into a new era of innovation. The agreement will see the Group continue as the title sponsor for the FORMULA 1® […]
Ericsson launches Service Orchestration and Assurance to fuel CSP innovation
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has launched new service orchestration and assurance product, solution and services capabilities designed to enable communication service providers (CSP) globally to capitalize at scale on the growing variety and volume of high-impact use case opportunities made possible by 5G and 5G Standalone (SA). The new product, Ericsson Service Orchestration and Assurance, provides […]
Ericsson to showcase its industry vision at LEAP 2024 in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced its participation in Saudi Arabia’s technology exhibition, LEAP 2024, scheduled to take place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham from 4-7 March 2024. Building on the success of the past two editions of LEAP, Ericsson is gearing up to demonstrate its cutting-edge 5G solutions and reinforce its commitment to […]
Network Infrastructure Was a Prime Target for Cyber Threats in 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 19 February 2024: Cisco Talos Intelligence Group, one of the largest commercial threat intelligence teams in the world, released its annual report, titled ‘Cisco Talos: Year in Review 2023’. The report highlights the most common attacks, targets, and other significant trends across the threat landscape in 2023. The findings show that suspicious network traffic captured by […]
STC Group Reports SAR 72.3 Billion Revenue and SAR 13.3 Billion Net Profit for 2023, Announces Q4 and Special Dividend Payouts
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 19 Feb 2024- stc today announced the annual consolidated financial results for the year ending at 31st December 2023: Commenting on these results, Eng. Olayan bin Mohammed Al Wataid, GCEO of stc Group, said: “The group’s strong performance during 2023 comes, thanks to God Almighty, as a clear outcome of implementing […]
Huawei Partners with King Faisal School to Pioneer First Wi-Fi 7 Installation for Education in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, KSA, 19 February 2024 – King Faisal School (KFS), a leading institution in the education sector, and Huawei Saudi Arabia proudly today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionize educational technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through the deployment of the Kingdom’s first Wi-Fi 7 installation for educational purposes. The collaboration signifies a landmark initiative […]
Fortinet launches a new appliance that combines 5G technologies with AI-powered security
FortiGate Rugged 70G with 5G Dual Modem delivers industry-leading secure networking features in a ruggedized, compact form factor ideal for industrial environments and remote ATMs Riyadh: Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has recently announced the launch of a new compact and ruggedized appliance explicitly built to deliver enhanced secure networking capabilities […]