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Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Report by UNESCO IITE and Huawei highlights the vital role of ICT in higher education in the Middle East
Equal access to technical, vocational, and university education is one of the pillars of the Sustainable Development Goals. Efforts to address gender inequality in higher education in the Middle East are bearing fruit. UAE, September 27th 2022: A joint report by the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) and Huawei has revealed the importance […]
Avaya to Demonstrate ‘Innovation Without Disruption’ with Use Cases Enabling Seamless Customer and Employee Experiences at GITEX Global 2022
Solutions will highlight the capabilities of the Avaya OneCloud™ platform as well as the breadth and depth of its ecosystem. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – September 27, 2022 – Avaya (NYSE:AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced its participation at the 2022 edition of GITEX Global, where the company will demonstrate […]
The Kingdom participates in the Plenipotentiary Conference PP22 in Bucharest, Romania
Riyadh, September 25, 2022: Saudi Arabia is participating in the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP22) of the International Telecommunication’s Union (ITU), which will be held in Bucharest, Romania, from September 26 to October 14. The Kingdom will be represented by H.E. Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saud AlTamimi, […]
Huawei Intelligent Cloud-Network, Leading Digital Innovation
Middle East, September 25, 2022: Huawei unveiled the upgraded capabilities of its Intelligent Cloud-Network Solution at the summit entitled “Intelligent Cloud-Network, Leading Digital Innovation”, held during HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 Bangkok. The capabilities cover three major scenarios — CloudFabric, CloudWAN, and CloudCampus — and were created to meet customers’ changing requirements. Huawei also released its Wireless Intelligent […]
Huawei: 5.5G is a key milestone on the path to an intelligent world
Striding Towards the Intelligent World White Paper Release Middle East, September 23, 2022: The Striding Towards the Intelligent World Summit at HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 successfully concluded today. David Wang, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of ICT Infrastructure Managing Board delivered a keynote speech titled Embracing the 5.5G Era: Striding Towards the Intelligent World at […]
Huawei Launches Innovative Solutions to Find the Right Technology for the Right Scenario
Huawei also launches white paper aimed to help governments and enterprises better evaluate, design, and build data storage capabilities Middle East, September 22, 2022: On the second day of HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 Bangkok, Huawei launched a range of innovative infrastructure solutions to drive industry digitalization by finding the right technology for the right scenario. Industry stakeholders […]
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HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 Unleashes Global Cloud Innovations and Unveils “Go Cloud Go Global” Ecosystem Plan
Huawei Cloud’s Pangu Drug Molecule Model Accelerates New Drug Discovery From Years to Just One Month Dubai to host the Huawei Connect 2022 Second Stop During GITEX Global Middle East, 20th September 2022: The 7th annual flagship event for the global ICT industry, Huawei Connect 2022 began yesterday in Bangkok, Thailand. The theme of this year’s event is […]
Huawei Actively Explores F5G Evolution Practices to Reshape Industry Productivity
Middle East, September 21, 2022: At HUAWEI CONNECT 2022, Kim Jin, Vice President of Huawei Optical Business Product Line, delivered a keynote speech entitled “F5G Evolution, Reshaping Industry Productivity” in which he laid out his vision that F5G will primarily evolve across three new industry scenarios, and released the ICT industry’s first all-optical intelligent timing IoT […]
IEC Telecom to highlight importance of digitalisation for maritime sector at Saudi Maritime Congress
In line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the maritime transport industry is undergoing a paradigm shift highlighting digital transformation in the sector 19 September 2022, Riyadh, KSA – Satellite communications specialist, IEC Telecom today announced its participation at the upcoming Saudi Maritime Congress (SMC) to be held on September 28th to 29th at the Dhahran Expo in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi […]
Missing out on the benefits of 5G
The Fifth Generation (5G) is hitting the typical fast: According to a GSA report, around 70 countries had 5G networks as of June 2022, up from just 38 in mid-2020. Approximately 15 more have had 5G mobile technology deployed in part. It is expected that 5G will reach 1 billion users this year after just […]
Cisco tackles video-meeting fatigue with host of technology innovation to empower the hybrid work model
Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 15 September 2022: A recent study focused on executives and knowledge professionals commissioned by Cisco and conducted by Dimensional Research showed that more than half (56%) of employees spend most of their time in meetings when working remotely with 33% saying that it takes up half of their workday. This has resulted […]
The Saudi Maritime Conference showcases the most prominent big data solutions and advanced technology in the maritime sector
Pushing the ceiling of digital transformation by accelerating the adoption of high-quality communication systems in the maritime sector Dammam, Saudi Arabia – 14 September 2022: Latest innovations and adoption of new technologies within the maritime sector are at the top of the agenda of the 3rd edition of the Saudi Maritime Conference. The event aims to present the […]
Workforce and IT Professionals in Saudi Arabia Positive about Organisations Embracing Network-Driven Transformation, Juniper Networks Research Finds
An organization’s network and digital platform are fundamentally important to meet business needs. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, September 13, 2022 – Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced the initial findings of an international research project that shows a highly positive mindset and attitude amongst IT decision-makers and the workforce in Saudi […]
Huawei partners with FTI to localize digital energy industry in KSA
The agreement was sponsored by stc and the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority Riyadh, 6 September 2022: In support of its goals to localize industries and empower the telecom and information technology sector in Saudi Arabia, digital enabler stc sponsored the signing of an agreement between Huawei, one of its partners, and Saudi-based First Telecom […]
Logitech RightSight 2 Makes Hybrid Meetings More Equitable for
Remote ParticipantsAI-powered software for Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini uses a unique dual-camera system to create more inclusive meetings. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 September 2022 – Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) is creating more equitable work experiences for hybrid workers with RightSight 2 software that now simultaneously presents both a close-up view of the individual speaker and […]
Kyndryl Achieves Cisco Global Gold Integrator Certification
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 6, 2022 – Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced that it has achieved Cisco Global Gold Integrator status, the highest level available and a recognition of Kyndryl’s ability to deliver and support advanced solutions for joint customers around the world. This partner status enables Kyndryl to receive Gold-level benefits […]
Saudi-headquartered Unifonic recognised as a Great Place to Work®
Flexible working opportunities include a provision to work from anywhere in the world for up to 10 weeks a year RIYADH, 6 September 2022 – Customer engagement platform Unifonic has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority on workplace culture. What’s more, the company has secured a place on one of the coveted […]
IDC to Host 12th Edition of Saudi Arabia CIO Summit in Riyadh as the Kingdom Continues to Embrace the Digital Transformation Goals of Vision 2030
After two years, the IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit returns to an in-person format on September 19-20 in Riyadh as the Kingdom continues its rapid transformation towards a digital economy in alignment with the goals of Vision 2030. Hosted under the theme ‘Accelerating the Journey to a Digital-First World’, the highly anticipated 12th annual IDC Saudi Arabia CIO […]
Juniper Networks Recognized as Fastest Growing Enterprise Wireless LAN Vendor
Juniper’s AI-driven Enterprise continues to outpace the competition in market share growth, earn top distinctions from industry experts and gain the trust of customers and partners worldwide. Dubai, UAE, 5 September 2022 – Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, announced several key milestones that underscore the company’s exceptional growth in the wired and […]
Ericsson raises sustainability bar anew with triple-band, tri-sector 5G radio
Saudi Arabia – September 1st, 2022: Ericsson is once again setting the pace for sustainable networks with the introduction of a new triple-band, tri-sector radio that can do the job of nine radios. Radio 6646 cuts energy consumption by 40 percent compared to triple-band single-sector radios and with reduced weight – including aluminum – by 60 […]
Juniper Networks Facilitates Adoption of AI-Driven Networking with Additional Network as a Service (NaaS) Capabilities
Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, announced new Network as a Service (NaaS) enhancements to their leading AIOps platform that further facilitate the deployment and management of wired, wireless, and secure SD-WAN network services via Juniper MSP and reseller partners. By combining best-in-class platform capabilities, such as a microservices cloud, open […]
Saudi Arabia made great strides in 5G availability, performance – OpenSignal report
A recent report on the experience of 5G technology in six GCC countries revealed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved strong growth in both speed, video experience, and the availability of the 5G network, despite its large geographical area, compared to the rest of the GCC countries. OpenSignal’s “Benchmarking the GCC 5G Experience” report […]