Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Huawei Wins Big at GSMA GLOMO Awards
[Barcelona, Spain] During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) that was recently held in Barcelona 2023, Huawei bagged a number of significant awards in various categories at GSMA’s Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards. Judged by the sector’s most prominent subject matter experts, GLOMO Awards are the industry’s most prestigious accolade that celebrate the companies, individuals and governments who […]
IDC Renews Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission Ahead of ICT Indicators Forum 2023
Riyadh, March 5, 2023 – International Data Corporation (IDC) is delighted to announce its partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) for the annual ICT Indicators Forum 2023 that will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh on Wednesday, March 8. For the second year running, this strategic event will incorporate […]
Zain KSA and Huawei sign MoU to build a global 5.5G pioneer network “5.5G City”
[Barcelona, Spain, March 3, 2023] During MWC23 in Barcelona, Huawei and leading Saudi Arabian telecommunications operator Zain KSA signed a strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for “5.5G City” joint innovation project. The MoU was signed during MWC23 held in Barcelona from February 27 to March 2. Under the MoU, both parties will work together […]
Samsung and du ink agreement to meet UAE customers’ demands in 2023
As per this agreement, du and Samsung will work together on upgrading 2G network users to 4G/5G networks and positioning du as a one-stop shop for the entire Samsung range of consumer and business smart devices and solutions. UAE, 2 March 2023: Samsung Gulf Electronics and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have signed a Memorandum of […]
Juniper Networks® and Vodafone Deliver Successful First-of-its-Kind Open RAN RIC Trial on a Commercial Network, Highlighting Third-Party Apps Integration
Trial validates Juniper® RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) can unlock innovation and collaboration possibilities to benefit cost savings, service experience and sustainability efforts for mobile operators Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 26, 2023 – Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that together with Vodafone, a pioneer in Open Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions, and Parallel […]
stc Collaborates with Cisco to Accelerate stc’s Cloud Journey for Greater Agility and Efficiency
Riyadh, KSA – March 1, 2023: stc and Cisco announce that stc is expanding the use of cloud at an accelerated pace to maintain its competitive edge, foster innovation, and transform interactions with digital services. As stc continues its cloud journey, it is building on the current foundation for greater agility, security, efficiency, and innovation. The collaboration with Cisco will […]
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Stride to 5.5G Era, Extending Business Frontiers
[Barcelona, Spain, February 28, 2023] At MWC Barcelona 2023, Huawei showcases leading technologies, new business opportunities, and industry progress in the 5.5G era. The company aims to work with carriers and industry partners around the world to further the evolution of ICT infrastructure, lay the foundation for the 5.5G era, and build on the success of […]
stc Group and Alaian partners during #MWC23 to bring best practices and success cases in the open innovation
Barcelona, 28th February 2023: stc Group, the leading digital enabler n KSA and the region and Alaian signed an MOU during MWC 2023 to bring several objectives into their collaboration, including identifying new solutions developed by start-ups through international scouting activities and sharing the deal flow of innovative solutions with successful business models with the telco industry, […]
New Cisco Innovation Helps Organizations Meet Sustainability Targets
Industry-first Carbon Emissions Insights in Webex empowers customers to track and reduce their carbon footprint Riyadh , Saudi Arabia – February 27, 2023 – Cisco today announces the Carbon Emissions Insights in Webex Control Hub that delivers actionable insights allowing organizations to meet their sustainability goals. It is the first of its kind to provide scope 2 emissions reporting and […]
Tele Columbus Deploys Transformational Cloud Metro Infrastructure with Juniper Networks & NEC
German fiber network provider leverages network with reduced resource consumption to deliver exceptional user experiences and sustainable business growth SUNNYVALE, Calif. and Tokyo, February 27, 2023 – Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider,today announced that they are working with Tele Columbus AG, one of […]
Huawei joins UNESCO Global Alliance for Literacy to step up talent cultivation
At the Digital Talent Summit co-hosted by Huawei and the Institute for Lifelong Learning Bahraini student, Husain Basem Hasan from Bahrain Polytechnic, represented talents from the Middle East [Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2023] Huawei announced it has joined the UNESCO Global Alliance for Literacy (GAL) today as part of the company’s lead up to the Mobile World […]
MWC Barcelona 2023: Huawei Advocates Striding Faster Towards an Intelligent World
[Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2023] Huawei’s Carrier BG President Li Peng spoke today at Huawei’s MWC Barcelona 2023 Day 0 Forum on how 5G was opening the door to an intelligent world, and how the leap to 5.5G would be a key milestone along this journey. Li emphasized that the industry had to work together to […]
stc group Joined the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, Revolutionizing Telecom Service Delivery in the Digital Age #MWC23
Barcelona, 27 February 2023: stc group, the leading digital enabler group in the Middle East, has joined the GSMA Open Gateway. The framework of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) is designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers, making it easier and faster for them to enhance existing services and deploy new ones to customers […]
stc, in collaboration with Huawei, deploys agile and automated infrastructure to simplify and expedite the network cloudification journey
stc Group, the digital enabler in the region, announced the collaboration strategy today, which includes a partnership with Huawei to build the industry’s best cloud infrastructure and deliver the highest service experience to its end users. This cooperation with Huawei is part of the evolution of Intelligent Telecom Network O&M and the agile network architecture. The first CDCT (Continuous Delivery Continuous Testing) Validation under the Telco Cloud Partnership program in KSA was […]
Huawei at MWC 2023: Intelligent World Needs Stronger ICT Industry and Digital Economy
[Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2023] During MWC Barcelona 2023, Huawei will be meeting with operators, industry partners, and other key opinion leaders from around the world to discuss “GUIDE to the Intelligent World”. Together, they will look at how to use the GUIDE business blueprint to lay the foundation for 5.5G and build on the success […]
Juniper Networks® and Vodafone Deliver Successful First-of-its-Kind Open RAN RIC Trial on a Commercial Network, Highlighting Third-Party Apps Integration
Trial validates Juniper® RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) can unlock innovation and collaboration possibilities to benefit cost savings, service experience and sustainability efforts for mobile operators Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 26, 2023 – Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that together with Vodafone, a pioneer in Open Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions, and Parallel […]
Juniper Networks Expands Collaboration with IBM to Bring Intelligent Automation to Radio Network Solutions
Collaboration will explore new solutions to democratize radio networks and enable exceptional mobile user experiences Riyadh. February 23, 2023 – Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that the company plans to expand its collaboration with IBM to pursue the integration of IBM’s network automation capabilities with Juniper’s Radio Access Network (RAN) optimization and Open Radio […]
New Ericsson solutions boost indoor 5G capacity and precise location services
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has expanded its indoor mobile connectivity portfolio with three new easy-to-deploy and cost-efficient solutions aimed at delivering 5G coverage, capacity and capabilities across the interior of any work or business environment – regardless of the size or complexity of the building. The new solutions become part of the Ericsson Radio Dot System […]
Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) successfully delivers the highest top- and bottom-line levels in the last 9 years
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Etihad Etisalat Company (“Mobily” or the “Company”), a leading Saudi Arabian telecommunications services provider, announces its financial results for FY 2022, recording a net income of SAR 1.7 bn, a 54.6% increase compared to SAR 1.1 bn from last year, on the back of healthy growth in revenue coupled with margin improvement. Financial Performance Highlights […]
Zoho Unveils Unified Communications Platform, Launches New Collaboration Tech
Riyadh –Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, launched an all-new unified communications platform, Trident, and strengthened collaboration technologies to offer businesses easier ways to communicate across channels, reduce tool ambiguity, and improve an organization’s overall digital adoption. Now available to businesses in Saudi Arabia, Zoho Trident is a brand-new collaboration, productivity, and communication experience […]
Huawei held 2023 Regional Headquarters Annual Meeting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 18 February 2023: Huawei held its 2023 Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) Annual Meeting Awards Giving Ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, 18 February, bringing together Huawei representatives from 21 countries. His Excellency Haytham Al Ohali, Vice Minister in the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, graced the event, held in […]
center3 & stc Bahrain to land the 2Africa Pearls Submarine cable system in Bahrain, connecting Arabian Gulf with Europe, Africa and Asia
Riyadh, 16 February 2023: center3 and stc Bahrain have officially completed the marine survey for 2Africa Pearls in Bahrain, marking a significant milestone in the development of the overall 2Africa subsea cable project. The 2Africa Pearls subsea cable is a unique transcontinental communication system that connects 33 countries through 46 landing locations, spanning across three continents, […]