Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Qualcomm Announces World’s Most Advanced Mobile Platform, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Snapdragon 8 will Usher in the Next Generation of Premium Android Smartphones with Commercial Devices Expected by the End of 2021 Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 leads the way into a new era of premium mobile technology Most advanced 5G mobile platform and the world’s first 5G modem-RF solution to reach 10 Gigabit download speeds Snapdragon […]
CPaaS Market Value in North America to Reach $15 Billion by 2026, as Conversational Abilities Provide Differentiation in a Competitive Market
Basingstoke, UK – 1st December 2021: A new study from Juniper Research has found CPaaS (Communications Platform-as-a-Service) revenue generated in North America will reach $15 billion by 2026; rising from $3.7 billion in 2021. It found significant demand for mobile channels, such as SMS and mobile voice, from enterprises has created a highly attractive market for CPaaS […]
5G to Generate 77% of Global Operator Revenue by 2026, as Operators Benefit from Exponential Cellular Data Growth
A new study from Juniper Research has found revenue generated from 5G services will reach $600 billion by 2026; representing 77% of global operator-billed revenue. It found adoption of 5G services across consumer and IoT sectors has been driven by a strong uptake of 5G-capable devices, coupled with attractive 5G subscription pricing models, despite the semiconductor crisis […]
ICT FUND PARTNERS WITH THE GLOBAL MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIALISATION SUMMIT TO DEVELOP WORKING GROUPS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE ICT SECTOR
• The ICT Fund joins GMIS as Foundation Partner at the fourth edition of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit • Working Group will be launched to gather researchers, academics and industry experts from local and global organisations to identify opportunities within R&D in the ICT sector in the UAE • The partnership will highlight […]
Yahsat Announces Global Agreement with Ericsson to boost telecommunications technologies, automation and IoT sales and services
Yahsat will provide advanced telecommunication services and solutions to integrate with Ericsson’s private networks solutions and devices across the oil and gas, mining and ports industries Partnership will allow both organizations to expand their reach and boost sales in existing and new regions across Middle East, Africa, and Asia Saudi Arabia – 25 November 2021: Al Yah […]
URENT collaborates with HUAWEI CLOUD for digital transformation
Cooperation comes as URENT seeks to revolutionize the Middle East’s mobility rental industry using advanced technology platforms Dubai, UAE – November 25, 2021: URENT, a tech startup focused on redefining mobility rentals in the tech space, has partnered with HUAWEI CLOUD Middle East to accelerate its own digital transformation as it expands its service offerings […]
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Avaya ENGAGE 2021 Announces Guest Speakers – Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd, Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor, Experience Economy Pioneer Joseph Pine and Adventure Racing Champion Nathan Fa’ave
Raleigh-Durham, NC. – November 24, 2021 – Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced that Carli Lloyd, Dr. Sian Proctor, Joseph Pine and Nathan Fa’ave will be featured presenters at Avaya ENGAGE 2021. Creating experiences that matter will be a focus for these exciting speakers at the Avaya user conference, […]
Telecom Egypt deploys Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme on its MENA Cable and Egypt’s mesh network
Cairo, Egypt – November 24, 2021: Telecom Egypt, Egypt’s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, has deployed Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme coherent optical technology to maximize capacity along the Mediterranean segment of Telecom Egypt’s Middle East North Africa (MENA) submarine cable system and Egypt’s mesh network. Ciena’s […]
Moro Hub Announces Partnership with OmniClouds to Deliver Secure SD-WAN Services
The Partnership Aims to Drive New Wave of Enterprise Modernization Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 November 2021: Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions), subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has signed a SD-WAN Managed Service Provider (MSP) agreement with OmniClouds, a leading technology start up in the […]
Ericsson enables smarter networks that learn and improve
Launch of Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) for cloud-native 5G Core Ericsson’s NWDAF can reduce costs by up to 45 percent through smart data acquisition, efficient integration, simpler orchestration, and optimized footprint Ericsson’s NWDAF enables automated closed loops and assurance based on 3GPP and custom analytics use cases and enables multi-vendor interoperability Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) launches […]
National winners of Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2021 head to regional finals
13 national teams out of 15,000 participants from local markets to now compete in the regional knowledge-exchange contest Middle East – November 22, 2021: Huawei has announced the national winners of the 2021 Huawei Middle East ICT Competition, recently held in 10 countries across the region. It is the fifth year of the annual competition, which […]
Ultra-Fast Lenovo IdeaPad 5G Now Available in Saudi Arabia Exclusively at STC
The thin and light 14-inch laptop delivers boosted connectivity and immersion, empowering users at home and for life on-the-go Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 22 November 2021 – As consumers across Saudi Arabia look for fast, efficient computing experiences at affordable prices, it has become increasingly important to have reliable cellular connectivity. Catering to this demand, […]
Microwave Technology – Enabling 5G Around the Globe
By: Zoran Lazarevic, Chief Technology Officer at Ericsson Middle East and Africa At the onset of the pandemic, there were fears that restrictions in economic activity would halt 5G deployment efforts around the world. However, with Covid-19 highlighting the significance of cellular technology and connectivity in these uncertain times, we have witnessed 5G adoption accelerate […]
Cisco Simplifies Software and Services Buying Program at Partner Summit 2021
New Enterprise Agreement (EA) aims to accelerate customers digital transformation and fuel software revenue growth with partners Easier for partners to sell and transact Cisco offers and solutions such as Hybrid Work, Full-stack Observability (FSO) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Cisco Capital financing mitigates credit risk and protects the balance sheets of customers and […]
Ericsson and KAUST announce R&D partnership to develop 5G and 6G technologies in Saudi Arabia
Ericsson and King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) enter a research and development (R&D) partnership in Saudi Arabia for three years Research to focus on next generations of 5G and 6G including: machine learning for frequency-selective wireless channels, Terahertz and free-space optical communications and transparent and flexible intelligent surfaces This partnership involves the exchange of students and […]
Hytera Launches Body Worn Camera VM750D for Safe, Smart and Transparent Communications
SHENZHEN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Body worn cameras (BWCs) are increasingly being used by law enforcement agencies to provide greater transparency. It is essential that customers select the right body worn camera to match their actual requirements. Hytera’s latest body worn camera, the VM750D, is designed to capture, store and upload evidence such as pictures, video and […]
Zain KSA Launches the “Um Al Shogog” Reforestation Campaign
In line with its Strategy for Environmental Sustainability and the Saudi Green Initiative The project aims to offset carbon emissions and combat desertification and land degradation. Zain KSA employees took part in the reforestation and rehabilitation of “Um Al Shogog” national park. The campaign contributes to achieving the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative to […]
Create a Sense of Crisis before Diving into Digital, Urges Huawei Rotating Chairman Guo Ping
Middle East, November 18, 2021: A sense of crisis should be encouraged and intensified to help drive digital transformation, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Guo Ping has told a gathering of management professionals at the 13thGlobal Peter Drucker Forum. Motivated employees “on a mission” and strategic planning aligned to the company’s goals were key to creating the climate […]
Kissflow Partners with four Saudi IT Companies to accelerate Cloud Transformation in Saudi Arabia
With Saudi Arabia accounting for 50% of the Kissflow’s MEA revenues, the company is doubling down on investments in the Kingdom as it targets 40% growth in the country in 2022 The recent Saudi Arabia CIO Survey by IDC has found that more than 25% of enterprises in Saudi Arabia have plans to deploy cloud […]
Ericsson and Ooredoo partner to ensure football fans have unforgettable 5G experiences at 2022 sports event in Qatar
Ericsson will support state-of-the-art network optimization and event management in eight connected stadiums across six cities. Network management partnership covers 5G experiences in airports, fan zones and major tourist attractions. By utilizing the full potential of 5G, Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar will deliver seamless, immersive, and high-performance experiences. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Ooredoo Qatar are partnering to […]
Flash Calling Authentication to Near 128 Billion Calls Globally by 2026; Threatening Network Operators’ SMS Revenue
A new study from Juniper Research has revealed a new threat to network operator revenue through flash calling. Flash calling authentication leverages mobile voice networks to authenticate a user or transaction via an originating phone number. The last few digits of this phone number are then automatically used for authentication, rather than a user inputting a code […]
Cisco Introduces New Hybrid Work Innovations for the Enterprise at Partner Summit 2021
With a partner-first mindset, Cisco provides solutions that simplify complex environments as the world embraces flexible ways of working. ThousandEyes is introducing Application Outages, a global view of SaaS application health to empower proactive communication and remediation of outage events, plus, the first public Internet Outages Map based on collective intelligence, giving everyone global visibility into all the […]