Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Global cloud communications revenue to grow at 18.3% CAGR over 2022-2027, forecasts GlobalData
Cloud communications are expected to grow substantially over the next five years as businesses switch from legacy PBX solutions to cloud communications and opt for a pay-as-you-go model to optimize expenses and avoid upfront investments. Against this backdrop, the cloud communications market size is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 18.3% […]
FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX Joins Forces with XP Music Futures to Turbocharge This Year’s XPERFORM Contest
The monumental collaboration will give contestants the chance to perform live at Formula 1 in March 2024 Music, talent, and speed are set to unite, as the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX announces an electrifying collaboration with XP Music Futures for this year’s XPERFORM vocalist contest. This monumental three-year partnership will provide contestants […]
GITEX Global 2023: Huawei to promote industry intelligence, digitalization and cyber security leadership— Accelerating Intelligence for a Win-Win Intelligent Future
[UAE, Dubai, October 05, 2023] Huawei will participate in GITEX GLOBAL 2023 as a Gold Sponsor, where it will re-affirm its commitment to help all industries make the most of intelligence, digitalization and the strategic opportunities presented by AI, supported by cloud, advanced networks capabilities and digital power technologies. The company will also focus on […]
Ninety-Nine Percent of IT Decision Makers Surveyed in Saudi Arabia Consider Automation of Networking Solutions Crucial to Lead the Experience Economy
Survey by Juniper Networks provides insights on the level of digital maturity, value of an intelligent network and AI-driven IT skills Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, October 3, 2023 – Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced the findings of a survey based in Saudi Arabia examining the understanding of the experience economy […]
Zain KSA Signs MoU with Aanaab and Code School Finland Empowering and Localizing Digital Education
In a global-local partnership to enable digital education and digital literacy Zain KSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aanaqeed Knowledge Company (Aanaab), a renowned Arabic e-learning platform, and Code School Finland (CSF), a global leader in coding, robotics, and AI education. This strategic partnership aims to bridge the digital education gap throughout the Kingdom and […]
Mobily signs agreement with Huawei to enhance its cloud and digital services
Memorandum of Understanding will see Mobily and Huawei work together to develop innovative cloud services as well as enhance B2B enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) offerings and more Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 September 2023: – Mobily has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei to collaborate on cloud services and enhance its digital and Internet […]
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Ericsson executes on strategy to build platform business with strategic partnership to provide access to network APIs
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced a key milestone in the Company’s strategy to create a global network platform business with network APIs. Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom (DT) are launching a commercial partnership to offer communication and network APIs to developers and enterprises. Building a global platform to expose advanced 5G capabilities – such as Quality on […]
Huawei Connect 2023: Pioneering Intelligent Industry Solutions for a Smart Future
In a detailed exploration of Huawei’s recent innovations revealed at Huawei Connect 2023, we delve into the significance of these advancements. From revolutionizing manufacturing with the Intelligent Factory Solution, enhancing oil and gas exploration through the Intelligent E&P Solution, to forecasting weather more accurately with the AI Weather Forecasting Solution, and elevating safety in mining […]
Truecaller Unveils A New Brand Identity and Upgraded AI Identity Features for Fraud Prevention
Global, 20 September 2023: Truecaller today announced a corporate rebranding and launch of a brand new app icon that will be instantly recognisable on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The timing of the new brand identity aligns with a significant transformation taking place in the digital space. At the heart of this rebranding is […]
Huawei Seeds for the Future 2023 for Middle East and Central Asia concludes
In collaboration with the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and the ICT Fund [Dubai, UAE, September 20, 2023] In collaboration with the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and the ICT Fund, the second phase of Huawei Seeds for the Future 2023 andTech4Good competition concluded at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, […]
Zain KSA’s MSCI ESG Index Rating Upgraded to ‘A’, in recognition of remarkable Environmental, Social and Governance efforts
Zain KSA continues to demonstrate its excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance practices in Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications sector, recently achieving an ‘A’ rating on the MSCI ESG Index. Zain KSA’s improved rating on the index, from ‘BBB’ to ‘A’, reflects the significance of the company’s initiatives, programs, and practices within environmental and social responsibility and […]
stc Group presents its digital fintech solutions during “Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023.”
And signs agreements to provide financial prospects Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al Riyadh, September 06: stc Group, the engine of digital transformation in the region, took part in the “Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023” exhibition and conference held in Riyadh. Over 500 exhibiting companies, both local and international, along with 2000 company representatives and 300 speakers, […]
stc Group acquires a 9.9% interest in Telefónica
Riyadh, 5 September 2023: stc Group announces that it has acquired a 9.9% interest in Telefónica S.A. (“Telefónica”), one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world with significant presence in Spain, Germany, the UK, and Brazil, for a total consideration of SAR 8.5 billion (EUR 2.1 billion). This acquisition represents another milestone in stc […]
TAWAL announced as an official sponsor of Cityscape Global 2023
Riyadh: September 3, 2023 TAWAL, the leading Saudi ICT infrastructure company, has announced its participation at Cityscape Global 2023: the world’s most ambitious real estate event. Set to take place in Saudi Arabia for the first time, the event will be hosted in Riyadh from 10 to 13 September 2023, and will be held at the […]
Healthcare Remain the Most Targeted Vertical by Hackers in the Second Quarter of 2023
According to Cisco’s Latest Findings: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 28 August 2023: Cisco Talos Intelligence Group, one of the largest commercial threat intelligence teams in the world, released its report for the second quarter of 2023, highlighting the most common attacks, targets, and other significant trends. The findings show that a lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one […]
stc group officially begins operation in Europe
Through its subsidiary and leading ICT infrastructure company “TAWAL.” Riyadh: [27] August 2023 stc Group, an engine of digital transformation in the MENA region, today announced that its subsidiary TAWAL has officially begun operations in Europe. The announcement follows the completion of TAWAL’s acquisition of United Group’s telecom tower assets in Bulgaria, Croatia, and Slovenia on […]
iot squared cements its position as national IoT champion through acquisition of Machinestalk
Driven by the aspirations of the PIF and stc group’s expansion and growth strategy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 August 2023 – stc Group, an engine of digital transformation in the MENA region, announces that iot squared, a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and stc group, is completing a highly successful first year since […]
Huawei Awards KSA Graduates of ICT Talent Training Program 2023 in collaboration with MCIT and Saudi Digital Academy
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 09, 2023 – In partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Saudi Digital Academy (SDA), Huawei, a leading technology provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has awarded Saudi Arabia-based graduates of the ICT Talent Training Program 2023 during an official ceremony held […]
Shaping the Future beyond Chatbots: Huawei focuses on AI’s Impact on Industry Transformation
[Middle East, July 10, 2023] – Huawei is bringing forth new industry opportunities and technological advancements driven by the AI wave. During his keynote speech at Huawei’s Developer Conference, Zhang Pingan, Huawei Executive Director and CEO of HUAWEI CLOUD unveiled the Pangu Model 3.0 and Ascend AI cloud services. These innovations aim to empower industry […]
Zain KSA Realizes Record Half-Year Revenue and Net Profit
Achieving 687 Million Riyals in Net Profit Zain KSA achieved its highest half-year profit ever during the first half of 2023, amounting to SAR 687 million, a 221% increase compared to the first half of 2022. The increase in profit is attributed to a growth in revenue during the first half of the year to […]
An encryption cipher baked into radio systems with a deliberate backdoor kept secret for 25 years revealed by group of researchers
WIRED, A secret encryption cipher baked into radio systems used by critical infrastructure workers, police, and others around the world is finally seeing sunlight. Three Dutch security analysts discovered five vulnerabilities in a European radio standard called TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio), which is used in radios made by Motorola, Damm, Hytera, and others. The standard has […]
ZTE included in FTSE4Good Index Series for eighth consecutive year
31 July 2023 Shenzhen, China – ZTE Corporation (0763. HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, recently has been listed once again in the prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series, a responsible investment (RI) index of FTSE Russell, a London Stock Exchange Group company, marking its eighth consecutive inclusion. ZTE’s H-share and […]