Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
STC, Zain, Etisalat UAE, part of e&, du, and Huawei jointly release IntelligentRAN in the Middle East
KSA, June 1, 2022: As a step to elevate the intelligence of wireless networks to the next level, stc, Zain, Etisalat UAE, the telecoms pillar of e& in the UAE, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Huawei jointly release IntelligentRAN in the Middle East. The launch of IntelligentRAN aims to inject intelligence to wireless networks and achieve […]
Mobily and Telecom Egypt sign an MoU to build a submarine cable connecting Saudi Arabia to Egypt
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – May 31th, 2022: Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Telecom Egypt to build the first submarine cable system to directly connect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Egypt. The MoU was signed in Riyadh by Eng. Salman Al-Badran, CEO of Mobily, and Adel Hamed, Managing Director, and CEO of […]
Huawei Reveals Next-Generation Data Center Facility
Middle East, May 29, 2022: Huawei revealed the definition of the Next-Generation Data Center Facility, and unveiled PowerPOD 3.0, a brand-new power supply system, on May 26 in Dongguan, China. The new rollouts, based on the collective wisdom and joint efforts between Huawei Data Center Facility Team and industry experts, reaffirm Huawei’s commitment to building […]
Cisco Talos on cyber security trends: Ransomware continues as the top threat, telecommunications is most affected industry
Cisco Talos, one of the world’s largest private threat intelligence teams with unparalleled insight into the threat landscape, has released its Quarterly Trends report. The report examines cyber threat trends in the first quarter of 2022. While ransomware remained the top threat, as it has for the past two years now, Cisco observed an increase […]
Zain KSA Boosts Strategic Partnerships Seeking Nationwide Digital Transformation and A Knowledge-Based Society
Participating in AiCloud Expo Zain KSA participated as a “Headline Sponsor” in Saudi International Ai & Cloud Tech Expo (AiCloud Expo), hosted in Riyadh, May 22-24, 2022. This year the exhibition was held under the theme: “RevolutionaryWorld of Data”. Zain KSA showcased its latest digital products and class (C) cloud services, the highest cloud computing rating in Saudi Arabia, presenting its strategy which focuses on quality investments in innovation and next-generation technologies, especially in Ai, VR & AR, and the IoT, supported by its cutting-edge 5G network. During the event, […]
Huawei highlighted its commitment to a secure digital world in the region at Milipol
Huawei was announced as Diamond Sponsor of Milipol Qatar 2022, the leading international homeland security and civil defense event Middle East, 26 May, 2022: Huawei was announced as the Diamond Sponsor of Milipol Qatar 2022, the international homeland security and civil defense event which took place from 24 to 26 May in Doha. Huawei’s partnership with […]
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HUAWEI launches its innovative cloud services during COMEX, Oman’s leading technology show
In line with Oman Vision 2040 Huawei is committed to working with partners and customers in Oman to accelerate digital transformation across various industries Muscat, Oman – May 25th, 2022: At the 31st edition of COMEX in Oman, Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices officially launched its innovative […]
Linksys Brings Best in Class WiFi Performance to the Home with New Series of Affordable WiFi 6 Mesh Solutions
The latest dual-band mesh systems provide optimal, secure, and reliable wireless access throughout the home Dubai, United Arab Emirates (May 25, 2022) – Linksys, a global leader in home and business WiFi networking solutions, today announced two new WiFi 6 mesh systems designed to deliver peak wireless performance for all at-home needs including remote working, streaming […]
Cisco survey finds employees prefer hybrid work and employers are on the right track to offer it
Hybrid work is key for attracting and retaining talent: 56 percent of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) respondents are less likely to look for a new role if given the opportunity to work in a flexible way While over 83 percent of companies support hybrid work, 70 percent of employees in the EMEA region […]
Cybersecurity of 5G networks: EU publishes report on the security of Open RAN
EU says Open RAN concept still lacks maturity and cybersecurity remains a significant challenge Published by European Commission The EU Member States, with the support of the European Commission and ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, recently published a report on the cybersecurity of Open RAN. This new type of 5G network architecture explores alternative […]
GSMA OPENS MOBILE 360 RIYADH TO EXPLORE RAPID DIGITAL INVESTMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY PLANS IN SAUDI ARABIA
The latest Mobile Economy Report for MENA launches at Mobile 360 Riyadh to show 5G momentum across the region 17 May 2022, Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is a regional leader in the rollout of 5G, according to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Report for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) 2022, launching today at Mobile 360 Riyadh. […]
Avaya Enters Strategic Partnership with Microsoft to Deliver Avaya OneCloud™ Solutions on Microsoft Azure
The joint technology and go to market agreement will help customers accelerate their digital transformation initiatives in the cloud Raleigh-Durham, NC– May 11th, 2022 – Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, and Microsoft Corp. have expanded their global partnership by pairing the industry-leading Avaya OneCloud™ portfolio with Microsoft Azure […]
Huawei highlights its commitment to technological advances and creating new values
At SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2022 Middle East, May 11, 2022: Leaders and experts from the telecommunications industry came together at this year’s SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit hosted by Huawei for the ninth consecutive year. The annual gathering was held under the theme of “Thriving with Resilience & Integration in the New Opportunity Realm” and focused […]
Huawei to showcase digital education solutions at ICEE 2022 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Leading education exhibition will bring leading academics and world-renowned educational institutions under one roof in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, April 08, 2022: Huawei will showcase its solutions（will pivot Intelligent Educations, such as Converged campus network, Smart classroom, and Huawei’s high-performance computing (HPC)） for the education industry during the International Conference & Exhibition for Education (ICEE 2022), Saudi Arabia’s largest event […]
Huawei to highlight new business opportunities through the integration of technology at SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2022
Middle East, April 30, 2022: SAMENA Telecommunications Council has partnered with Huawei to host this year’s SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2022 for the ninth consecutive year. The annual gathering of Telecoms multi-industry leaders will take place on May 9th, 2022, under the chairmanship of SAMENA, and with the patronage of the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory […]
One of America’s first open RAN networks is being dismantled
By: Mike Dano, Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies Cellcom is taking down its open RAN network in Wisconsin due to a pricing disagreement between the operator and its vendor Parallel Wireless. Cellcom, which launched its first 5G services with vendors Ericsson and Cisco earlier this year, explained that its deal with Parallel involved exploring open RAN […]
Huawei Holds Forum on Converging Technologies to Facilitate Digital Transformation in Industries
[Middle East, April 28, 2022] During the 19th Huawei Global Analyst Summit, Huawei held a forum titled “Dive into Industrial Digitalization, Creating New Value Together” to address the challenges of digital transformation faced by different industries, such as mining, electric power, port, and highway. Huawei discussed how to innovate ICT infrastructure and integrate digital technologies with […]
Huawei Explores the Future of Connectivity and Computing and Calls for Collaboration to Achieve Intelligent World 2030
[Middle East, April 27, 2022] At the 2022 Huawei Global Analyst Summit, Huawei held the Intelligent World 2030 Forum together with industry partners. Huawei presented the research and achievements of the communications network and computing industries and called on industry players to work together to realize Huawei’s future vision detailed in its Intelligent World 2030report. Released […]
Avaya Virtual Agent now available as a ready to deploy, configurable service
Avaya OneCloud™ Experience Platform Enables Businesses to Elevate their Customer Experience in Just a Few Minutes RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C. — Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced an enhancement to Avaya OneCloud™ to dramatically reduce the complexity associated with virtualizing customer interactions. Avaya Virtual Agent is a ready-to-deploy, […]
Huawei: Innovating nonstop for a greener intelligent world
[Middle East, April 26, 2022] Huawei kicked off its 19th annual Global Analyst Summit today in Shenzhen. A hybrid event, the summit gathers industry analysts, financial analysts, key opinion leaders, and media representatives from around the world to learn more about future industry trends and Huawei’s development strategy. At the event, Ken Hu, Huawei’s Rotating […]
Nissan Saudi Arabia Selected as the Exclusive Service Provider of Connected Vehicles in the Kingdom
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (April 25, 2022) – In line with Nissan NEXT’s strategy to enable the accessibility of advanced technologies to more customers, Nissan Saudi Arabia was selected by the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission, in cooperation with the Public Transport Authority and the National Regulations Committee, amongst the 3 automotive companies to be the exclusive […]
Vice Minister of MCIT inaugurates National Center for Emerging Network Technologies at King Saud University Powered by Huawei
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 24, 2022: His Excellency Engineer Haitham Al-Ohali, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, today inaugurated the National Center for Emerging Network Technologies in the presence of His Excellency, Prof. Badran Al-Omar, Rector of King Saud University and Eric Yang, CEO of Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia. The […]