Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Cisco Announces AI Innovation and Partnerships at Cisco Live Amsterdam
New AI-fueled solutions spanning networking, security, collaboration, and observability highlight Cisco’s ongoing commitment to AI innovation. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 18 February 2024 —At Cisco Live in Amsterdam, the company’s flagship technology event in Europe, with over 14,000 of the world’s leading IT professionals attending, Cisco announced major momentum in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its entire portfolio. […]
Enhanced Ericsson portfolio focuses on performance, sustainability and Open RAN
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced extensive enhancements to its radio, transport and antenna portfolio with 12 new hardware and software solutions for communications service providers (CSPs) to deploy in high-performing, sustainable and open networks. Unveiled at the company’s pre-Mobile World Congress 2024 event in London, the portfolio enhancements are led by the flagship product AIR […]
Ericsson Mobility Report Business Review 2024: 5G business opportunities for CSPs
A new 5G-monetization-focused Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report publication outlines four opportunity areas that communications service providers worldwide are addressing to drive business growth. Called Business Review 2024, the report is the second special business edition of the established Ericsson Mobility Report. It addresses how communication service providers (CSPs) are evolving, or aim to evolve, service offerings, […]
Telefónica Renews Collaboration Agreement with Vertiv to Reduce Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint at Telefónica Locations in Spain
Vertiv to provide a comprehensive solution to enable energy savings in the main buildings of Telefónica’s backbone and edge network. The collaboration with Vertiv is expected to achieve an average of 20% energy savings per Telefónica telco site in Spain. Dubai, UAE [February 12, 2024] – Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity […]
stc Group and iBASIS sign MoU to develop IoT services in MENA
Riyadh, February 09, 2024: stc Group, the leading digital enabler in MENA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iBASIS, the leading independent provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, that aims to better support the provision of a global communication experience via Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the region. The signing was announced […]
Ericsson’s AI-powered intent-based operations to deliver 5G premium services
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces AI-powered intent-based operations, within its managed services Ericsson Operations Engine, to enable differentiated premium 5G services for consumers and enterprise businesses. The new AI intent-based operations capabilities will provide an end-to-end framework to translate business requirement intents into real-time network actions. Leveraging one of the largest telco AI and automation use […]
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Revolutionizing Smart Manufacturing: ADLINK Unveils MicroRAN Private 5G Solution at MWC Barcelona #MWC24
ADLINK Technology Inc. introduces MicroRAN, a game-changing private 5G solution for smart manufacturing, at MWC Barcelona 2024, promising cost-effective, easy integration for SMEs
Ericsson’s second round of climate targets toward Net Zero approved by Science Based Target initiative
Having met and surpassed its first science-based 1.5°C-aligned Paris Agreement greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) second round of climate action targets toward Net Zero have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Ericsson has committed to reducing emissions across the company value chain by 90 percent by the end of […]
“Zain KSA” listed among ‘Top 50 Saudi Brands’ in Social Responsibility
According to “Forbes Middle East” and “Saudi CSR” classification Zain KSA was ranked as one of the 50 most socially responsible brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A list published by Forbes Middle East, in cooperation with the National Center for Responsibility and Studies (Saudi CSR), sheading the light on public entities, private companies, […]
stc Group to showcase digital leadership and solutions at Capacity Middle East 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 5th February 2024: stc Group, an engine of digital transformation, has confirmed its ‘Digital Enabler’ sponsorship and participation at Capacity Middle East 2024, the region’s leading meeting for the digital infrastructure industry. The event will connect 2,600+ key ICT players from the Middle East and beyond, representing carrier, cloud, peering, hyperscale, content, finance, edge, software, equipment, […]
e& will land world’s largest subsea cable in the UAEpowering next-gen connectivity
2Africa subsea cable will land at e&’s neutral SmartHub Data Centre Abu Dhabi, 05 February 2024: e& Carrier & Wholesale is set to anchor the 2Africa subsea cable, marking the most extensive subsea cable system landing in the UAE to date. The chosen gateway for this significant development is Kalba, a serene city in the North-eastern part the […]
Juniper Networks Unveils Industry’s First AI-Native Networking Platform to Deliver Exceptional User Experiences and Lower Operational Costs
Industry’s leading AIOps and virtual network assistant expanded with first integrated digital experience twinning and end-to-end insight across campus, branch and data center infrastructures; new additions to industry’s simplest and most flexible AI Data Center solutions that drive even more speed, scale and value SUNNYVALE, Calif. – February 4, 2024 – Juniper Networks® (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in […]
Acer Collaborates with Qualcomm to Launch Two New Routers, Including the World’s First 5G Wi-Fi 7 Gaming CPE
Experience lightning-fast speeds and low network latency with the new Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router for wireless gaming Dubai, UAE – (January 29, 2024): Acer today announced two new gaming routers, leveraging the power of the Qualcomm® Immersive Home Platform and tri-band Wi-Fi 7 for stable connections and enhanced wireless gameplay. The Predator Connect X7 5G CPE unleashes […]
e& enterprise bolsters commitment to customer excellence as strategic partner of CX World Forum 2024
Held in Riyadh, CX World Forum to gather industry leaders and decision-makers to explore the future of customer experience Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24th January 2024: e& enterprise announced today its participation as a strategic partner at the highly anticipated Customer Experience (CX) World Forum, scheduled from 24 to 25 January 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Organised by […]
Meffys Sustainability Award 2024 – nominations open
During Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, the popular Meffys awards from the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) will, once again, feature a special sustainability award. The MEF Sustainability Award will honor those ICT companies within the global Mobile Ecosystem who have made sustainability an integral part of their business activities. “Sustainability is now an essential […]
“Zain KSA” and “Maximus” Sign MOU to Empower Next-Generation of National Talent
Zain KSA announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maximus, a leading Human Resources Training and Development company. This collaboration aims to empower young Saudi talent by providing them with professional qualifications and essential market-ready skills, aligning with Zain KSA’s commitment to supporting the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP), one of Saudi […]
stc recognized in top 150 most valuable brands in the world and the most valuable telecom brand in the Middle East
Riyadh, 18 January 2024: stc Group, an engine of digital transformation, has been acknowledged as the most valuable telecom brand in the Middle East for the fourth year in a row and in the top 10 strongest telecom brands in the Middle East, according to a landmark report from BrandFinance. The group is also the strongest brand […]
Avaya Positioned by Aragon Research as a Leader in Intelligent Contact Center Solutions
Transforming the Contact Center with AI while Enhancing the Customer Experience Fifth Consecutive Year Avaya is Named to the Aragon Research Globe™ for Intelligent Contact Centers (ICC) Report MORRISTOWN, NJ – January 17, 2024 – Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, announced it has been named for the fifth consecutive year as a Leader in The […]
Aramco Digital and Intel Aim to Forge Collaboration to Establish Saudi Arabia’s First Open RAN Development Center
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 15 January 2024: Aramco Digital and Intel announced their intent to establish Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Open RAN (Radio Access Network) Development Center. The facility is expected to drive innovation, foster technological advancements and contribute to the digital transformation landscape in the Kingdom. The collaborative effort aims to accelerate the development and deployment […]
Huawei Opens AI ICT Academy Lab at Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Huawei HBKU AI ICT Academy Lab inauguration marks a milestone in collaborative educational endeavors Doha, Qatar, 15 January 2024: Huawei Technologies and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) celebrated a significant milestone in their collaboration with the inauguration of the Huawei HBKU AI ICT Academy Lab. This state-of-the-art facility represents a fusion of innovation and education, […]
Extended Ericsson and MTN partnership to financially empower millions across Africa
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and the MTN Group (JSE: MTN) have strengthened their partnership to enhance mobile financial services and financially empower millions of citizens across Africa. The partnership is set to broaden the scope of financial inclusion from first-time users to high-end business applications, utilizing MTN’s Mobile Money (MoMo) service on the Ericsson Wallet Platform. […]
Nominations are now open for the MEFFYS 2024 – the ‘Oscars’ of the mobile ecosystem.
Nominations for the 19th annual MEFFYS Awards are now open. The MEFFYS, hosted by the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), celebrate innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the Mobile Ecosystem, applauding the companies that have made a difference in 2023 across MEFs core ecosystems. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Oscars of the Mobile Ecosystem’ the MEFFYS has eight award […]