Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
TAWAL joins Small Cell Forum to enhance the Kingdom’s ICT infrastructure and facilitate 4G and 5G deployment across the world
TAWAL, the leading integrated ICT infrastructure provider in the Kingdom, has been welcomed as the newest member of the Small Cell Forum (SCF) — a global membership organization committed to supporting agile, low-cost mobile infrastructure through small cells. TAWAL joins the organization to enhance the provision of integrated ICT infrastructure across the Kingdom while contributing to […]
Ericsson and Google show how multiple network slices on a single Android 13 device can boost consumer and enterprise applications
Ericsson and Google continue to push the envelope on network slicing, bringing the full range of benefits of 5G one step closer to consumers by demonstrating multiple network slices on a single device that cater to both consumer and enterprise applications. In their latest collaboration, the ecosystem partners have demonstrated support on Ericsson network infrastructure […]
PLAYHERA MENA launches in the Middle East markets in partnership with Zain KSA
Strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global gaming hub Zain KSA and Zain Group have partnered with global gaming platform PLAYHERA to launch their new regional esports platform PLAYHERA MENA to target the Middle East’s markets. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, PLAYHERA MENA will create a suitable environment for innovators, content creators, and esports amateurs, besides […]
CITC Performed the Globally First Live Demo of the AFC System to Enable Wi-Fi 6E Technology
Dubai, UAE, 21st August, 2022: The Communications and Information Technology Commission has performed the first global live demo of an end-to-end AFC system to enable WiFi 6E technology, which aims to enable outdoor WiFi 6E usage, in collaboration with HPE and Federated Wireless. This trials is a continuation of Saudi Arabia’s global leadership as the country with […]
MCIT, CITC and Huawei partner for Seeds for the Future 2022 in Saudi Arabia
· Tech4Good global competition returns for the second year running, inviting young people to explore how digital technologies can address social issues Saudi Arabia, August 18 2022, The 2022 edition of Huawei’s Seeds for the Future has opened in Saudi Arabia, offering college undergraduates and fresh graduates the opportunity to join an online experience around […]
MediaTek Unveils T830 Platform for 5G CPE Devices Including Fixed Wireless Access Routers and Mobile Hotspots
Highly integrated, super power-efficient, 4nm platform supports 5G speeds up to 7Gbps on sub-6GHz networks Dubai, UAE – August 18, 2022 – MediaTek today announced the latest addition to its 5G portfolio, the T830 platform for 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) routers and mobile hotspot customer-premise equipment (CPE). The T830 is built with MediaTek’s M80 modem which […]
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Huawei 2022 H1 financial results reveal solid performance with a focus on the future
Middle East, August 12, 2022, Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2022 today. Overall performance was in line with forecast. In 2022 H1, Huawei generated $45 billion in revenue, with a net profit margin of 5.0%. The Carrier BG contributed $21.3 billion, the Enterprise BG $8.1 billion, and the Device BG $15.1 […]
Juniper Networks vSRX Achieves Highest Rating in Inaugural CyberRatings.org Cloud Network Firewall Test
Juniper continues to lead in independent third-party tests with excellent security and performance Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 August 2022 – Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, has received a “AAA” rating in the first-ever Cloud Network Firewall evaluation by CyberRatings.org, a nonprofit member organization that provides transparency and expert guidance on cybersecurity risks via […]
Cellular Technology – Driving the Electric Vehicle Revolution in Saudi Arabia
By Fadhel Issa, Head of Networks for Customer Unit at Ericsson Middle East and Africa It is often met with disbelief when people learn that electric vehicles (EVs) have existed for nearly two centuries. In fact, their history dates to the 19th century, when several breakthroughs in battery and electric motors made it possible to develop […]
The Entrepreneurial Nation launches ‘ScaleUp Digitize’ in partnership with Huawei to support digital transformation of SMEs
In line with UAE’s strategies to provide the catalytic environment to expedite entrepreneurial growth and promote the country’s global competitiveness Throughout the program, Huawei will share its expertise and best practices in leveraging digital solutions and smart data to drive SMEs’ business growth 15 participating SMEs will be selected for the foundational stage of the […]
Strand Consult: “OpenRAN is a commercial catastrophe, something that everybody talks about, but nobody buys”
While the governments of US, UK, India and Japan promote OpenRAN, they have not yet published any official, authoritative security studies on the technology Strand Consult, a leading independent European analysis research firm for global telecommunications and mobile industry said that over the past few years, OpenRAN has received a lot of media attention. The […]
HUAWEI CLOUD receives CITRA Permission to Deliver Cloud Computing Services in Kuwait
Kuwait, July 28 2022, The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has granted permission to HUAWEI CLOUD to offer cloud services in Kuwait as the GCC country pursues a cloud-first policy. With the new development, Huawei will deliver innovative cloud services to support Kuwait’s 2035 vision, which seeks to create a diversified, sustainable economy. The […]
Digital energy: sustainable ICT infrastructure from Huawei for intelligent carbon emission reduction
Shenzhen, July 28, 2022: Speaking on the first day of the Huawei Win-Win Innovation Week, David Wang, Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board of Huawei, highlighted in his keynote the power of innovation and intelligent technology in supporting industry partners to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to the rapidly […]
Cisco Webex offers greater flexibility for hybrid workers
• New Cisco Video Phone 8875 designed for hybrid work environments • New Webex integrations with Salesforce, Eloqua, and ThousandEyes • Webex can now be used with Apple CarPlay Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 27th July 2022: According to the new Cisco Global Hybrid Work Index, 78 percent of leaders and 66 percent of workers say hybrid work does […]
Middle East teams triumph at Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
The winning team from Salahaddin University in Iraq showcased a mobile app that uses audio, vibration and visual cues to help deaf, blind and deaf-blind people communicate with each other and others Other teams from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, and Pakistan also excelled in the competition Middle East, July 27, 2022, Regional teams performed with distinction in […]
Ericsson appoints Nicolas Blixell as Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the appointment of Nicolas Blixell as Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries (GCC) effective 20 July 2022. As part of his role, Nicolas Blixell will be responsible for the GCC excluding Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is a separate market at Ericsson. Prior to assuming this position, Blixell was […]
Ericsson, Qualcomm and Thales to take 5G into space
The activity follows approval for satellite-driven 5G non-terrestrial networks (5G NTNs) from the 3GPP global telecommunications standards’ body 5G non-terrestrial networks could help to provide complete global 5G coverage – including areas currently not served by terrestrial networks This initial work in France would be to test and validate 5G NTN to gain leverage from the […]
Huawei Proposes a Three-Level Intelligent Digital Transformation Architecture, Helping Carriers Open the Blue Ocean of Digital Intelligence
[Shenzhen, China, July 26, 2022] At the Operations Digital Transformation Summit of Win-Win Huawei Innovation Week, Peng Song, President of Huawei Carrier BG Marketing & Solution Sales Dept, delivered a keynote speech entitled “Opening the Blue Ocean of Digital Intelligence Towards a New Era of DigiVerse”. He pointed out that digital intelligence is the biggest opportunity […]
Shofha to partner with Zain Group to extend operations
Shofha, a video-on-demand mobile application and website platform of ArpuPlus – the specialized mobile communications company in the Middle East, is partnering with Zain Group – yet again- to expand its operation to Sudan. Through this association, Zain Group customers will get the opportunity to enjoy Shofha’s new content selection and have exclusive access to its services, Shofha serves […]
Cable will continue to dominate US residential broadband market with 65% share in 2027 driven by expanding broadband coverage, says GlobalData
Cable operators’ hybrid-fiber coax (HFC) networks will continue to dominate the residential broadband market in the US, resulting in a 65% share in 2027. The operators’ tight grip on the market will be maintained even as rivals expand fiber-optic availability and consumers increasingly adopt fixed wireless access services, according to GlobalData. The leading data and […]
ITU: 5.5G to be Massively Commercialized in 2025
[Shenzhen, July 22, 2022] 5.5G, an enhanced version of 5G, is expected to be put into large-scale commercial use by 2025 to further digitalize the economy and society, and speed up green and intelligent transformations, according to an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) expert. Walid Mathlouthi, Head of the ITU’s Future Network & Spectrum Management Division made […]
Huawei Announces a New Versatile Suite of Cloud Solutions to Empower Operator’s Digital Transformation
At Huawei Global Carrier Cloud Transformation Summit [Shenzhen, July 21, 2022] At Huawei Global Carrier Cloud Transformation Summit held today in Shenzhen, China, Huawei Carrier BG executives Peng Song, President of Huawei Carrier BG Marketing and Solution Sales Dept, and Chen Xuejun, Director of Huawei Carrier IT Marketing & Solution Sales, highlighted opportunities for operators to adopt cloud […]