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Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
stc group launches the biggest-ever expansion of the 5G network in its history
Boosting the digital economy in Saudi Arabia and enhancing local content, stc group launches the biggest-ever expansion of the 5G network in its history. Riyadh, October 18: stc group has announced the most significant expansion of the 5G network in history. Investments will be made to develop and expand the existing network to cover more than 75 cities […]
Juniper Networks Unveils the Industry’s First Distributed Security Services Architecturefor Unmatched Scalability and Operational Simplicity
Unified security management integrated with best-in-class routing, firewalling and AI-predictive threat prevention to deliver essential security capabilities to the modern data center Dubai, UAE, October 18, 2023 – Juniper Networks , the leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced the expansion of its Connected Security portfolio with new products and capabilities that empower organizations to seamlessly extend security services and Zero Trust […]
Etisalat by e& and Huawei cooperated for 5G SA Advanced Use Cases, with showcase of cutting-edge 5G RedCap services category during GITEX GLOBAL 2023
[United Arab Emirates, October 18, 2023] etisalat by e& and Huawei showcased the 5G Unique RedCap Service during GITEX GLOBAL 2023. RedCap is a cutting-edge technology poised to transform how businesses approach digitalization and business transformation. By establishing a single network encompassing both RAN and core networks, RedCap can cater to a wide range of use cases. Each RedCap […]
Huawei launches Intelligent Cloud-Network new products and solutions to accelerate industry intelligence at GITEX GLOBAL 2023
Dubai, UAE, October 18, 2023: Huawei has unveiled its latest Intelligent Cloud-Network products and solutions at GITEX GLOBAL 2023, the leading technology event in the Middle East and Central Asia (MECA). The solution offers unmatched computing power and super-connectivity for AI-driven productivity in the intelligent era. The wave of digitalization and intelligence in the industry is […]
Juniper Networks expands on AIOps global leadership with with New UAE Local Cloud Instance driven by Mist AI
DUBAI, UAE, October 17, 2023 – Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that its wireless access, wired access, NAC, indoor location and SD-WAN solutions, all driven by Mist AI™, will have a local cloud instance in the UAE. Juniper customers and partners in the region will receive the benefits of a cloud-native architecture, […]
Ericsson catches visitors’ attention at GITEX Global 2023 with its immersive sports demo
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has caught the attention of visitors at GITEX Global 2023 at Hall 21 with its unique demonstration that highlights the advantages and benefits of Network Slicing on a 5G network for communication service providers (CSPs) and consumers. The demonstrated solution emphasizes the potential of immersive fan engagement for sports clubs, particularly in football, and […]
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etisalat by e& and Huawei complete Commercial Service-Ready Implementation of a Network Slicing on 5G Cloud Core
[United Arab Emirates, October 16, 2023] etisalat by e& and Huawei recently demonstrated the Middle East and Africa’s one-of-its-kind 5G network slicing on a commercial 5G Cloud Core. This is a significant milestone for both companies and a transformational benefit for the United Arab Emirates vertical industries. This also marked a ground-breaking step for etisalat by e& towards the commercialization of […]
Avaya Demonstrates Future of Customer Experience Powered by Generative AI
GITEX GLOBAL – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 16, 2023 – Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, today demonstrated its vision for a future of customer and employee experiences powered by generative AI. Shown at GITEX Global in Dubai, Avaya’s ‘Generative CX’ concept highlights how artificial intelligence can sit at the core of […]
Huawei accelerates intelligence for shared success as GITEX GLOBAL 2023 opens
Dubai, UAE, October 16, 2023: At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Huawei is showcasing its latest ICT innovations, reaffirming its commitment to empowering digital transformation through Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries to help them make the most of intelligence. The global ICT leader will demonstrate new industry solutions and use cases in the domains of cloud, […]
Ericsson launches 5G Core Excellence Center to serve Middle East and Africa
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the opening of a 5G Core (5GC) Excellence Center dedicated to serving the dynamic region of Middle East and Africa. The state-of-the-art Excellence Center will serve as a focal point for innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of 5G technology. The announcement was made at GITEX Global 2023. Through interactive demonstrations and use cases that exemplify the real-world applications of 5G technology, Ericsson will leverage the Excellence […]
Zain KSA and Huawei Sign MoU to Promote Green Technology
After launching the first zero-emission 5G network worldwide, Zain KSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei. Marking a significant milestone in the field of green technology collaboration, this agreement took place during Zain KSA’s participation in the Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBB Forum 2023). The forum was hosted by Huawei in cooperation with […]
Global Ultra-Broadband Forum 2023 ignites industry discussions to build an intelligent world with a ‘Gigabit Society’
Dubai, UAE, October 14, 2023: At the Global Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) 2023, organized by Huawei with the support of the UN Broadband Commission, global carriers, partners, standards organizations, regulators, and vertical industry leaders gathered to discuss how to build productivity-centric UBB target networks in the era of intelligent connectivity of everything. The discussions also covered ways to comprehensively improve UBB […]
Huawei Launches Full-Series 5.5G Solutions to Bring 5.5G into Reality
[Dubai, UAE, October 13, 2023] At the 2023 Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF 2023), Cao Ming, President of Wireless Solution at Huawei, launched the industry’s first full-series solutions for 5.5G. At the ceremony, Cao mentioned that “5.5G is well timed to support new experiences, connections, and services”, highlighting that “Huawei’s full-series 5.5G solutions will help […]
Huawei Launches Six F5.5G Technical Upgrades to Improve Network Capabilities and Create a Positive Business Cycle
[Dubai, UAE, October 13, 2023] During UBBF 2023, Kim Jin, Vice President of Huawei’s Optical Business Product Line, delivered a keynote speech at the Green All-Optical Network Summit on “F5.5G Innovation, Accelerating New Growth” and released six technical upgrades for striding to F5.5G. These upgrades will aim to promote the overall improvement of experience, architecture, […]
Zain KSA Official Telecommunication Partner for LIV Golf Jeddah Tournament
With the Aim of Enabling a New Generation of Sports in The Kingdom Zain KSA, the leading telecommunications and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, has signed a partnership agreement with LIV Golf to become the official telecommunication partner for the highly anticipated LIV Golf Jeddah tournament. Scheduled to take place October 13-15 at King Abdullah Economic […]
Strength of Avaya’s Strategic Technology Alliances on Full Display at GITEX Global
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 12, 2023 – Ahead of its participation at GITEX Global, Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, continues to invest and strengthen strategic alliances with leading technology companies to enhance the capabilities of its platforms. Avaya’s major presence at GITEX Global will feature a range of technology demonstrations that will […]
Huawei and Industry Partners Set Sail for Global RedCap Commercial Release
[Dubai, UAE, October 12, 2023] At the Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) 2023, Huawei and its industry partners released the latest commercial RedCap achievements, demonstrating that RedCap has entered large-scale commercial use worldwide. This marks a key milestone in the RedCap industry. Currently, more than 10 carriers from seven countries across the globe have piloted commercial […]
Embracing industry opportunities to maximize 5G business value
[Dubai, UAE, October 11, 2023] Huawei’s annual Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) kicked off in Dubai today. The event began with a livestreamed discussion between Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Ken Hu, and the Director General of GSMA, Mats Granryd, about the current state of 5G development and future projections. “Technology is changing so fast, and new […]
Huawei and du jointly released the world’s first 5.5G Villa, starting a new era of 10G smart home
[Dubai, UAE, October 11, 2023] At the 2023 Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), the global tech company Huawei, in collaboration with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), unveiled the ground-breaking world’s first 5G Advanced (5G-A) demonstration Villa, an archetype for the future smart home living powered by a staggering 10Gbps networks. Early in March […]
Huawei Li Peng: Powering a positive 5G business cycle and embracing 5.5G (5G-A)
[Dubai, UAE, October 11, 2023] Today, Huawei kicked off the 14th Global Mobile Broadband Forum in Dubai, UAE. Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President of the company’s Carrier BG, delivered a keynote at the event. In his speech, Li called on global carriers and industry partners to rise to the occasion, address increasing […]
Juniper Networks Expands Industry’s First and Only Intent-Based Multivendor Networking Solution to Transform Network Operations for Faster Resolution of Application Issues
Juniper Apstra provides turn-key multivendor flow capability, enhanced data collection, visualization and automated provisioning with Terraform for unparalleled efficiency and experience SUNNYVALE, Calif., October 10, 2023 – Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, announced new Juniper® Apstra® capabilities that enhance operator experiences to facilitate the deployment and operations of private data center infrastructures. With the […]
Cisco Announces Plan for New Data Centers in Saudi Arabia for Webex Collaboration Platform – The First in the Region
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2023 — Cisco today announced plans to establish data centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to better serve customers using its collaboration platform, Webex. The data centers are scheduled to be operational in the second half of 2024. For his part, H.E. Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Haytham AlOhali, […]