Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Ericsson launches Time-Critical Communication for real-time 5G experiences
New software toolbox will deliver consistent low latency and high reliability in 5G networks Time-Critical Communication will elevate experiences in use cases such as cloud gaming, AR/VR, and unlock new ones in remote control, mobility automation, and industrial control The new Critical IoT software product can be easily deployed on public and private networks, on […]
Stable performance and a vertical expansion of services Zain KSA achieves 45% growth in profits
Zain KSA has achieved stabilized profits for Q3 2021, recording 60 million riyals in profits compared to 42 million riyals for Q2 of the same year, posting a 45 percent growth. The company made 1,984 million riyals in revenues, accomplishing a growth rate of 4% during Q3 2021, as compared to Q2 2021. These results […]
Roaming Revenue Losses to Surpass $2 Billion Globally by 2026; Necessitating New Clearing Processes for Operators
Basingstoke, UK – 25th October 2021: A new Juniper Research study has found operators will lose around $484 million in roaming revenue from the misidentification of roaming data traffic this year. These losses are expected to rise to $2.1 billion by 2026; representing absolute growth of 331%. The report found the inability to distinguish between 4G and 5G […]
CommScope Launches Prodigy™ Portfolio of Hardened Connectors
New system features universal, small-form, plug-and-play connectors for simpler FTTH installations Dubai, UAE. October 25, 2021 – CommScope announced today its new hardened connector Prodigy™, designed to accelerate and simplify field installation for the fiber networks of the future. The Prodigy system utilizes universal, small-form hardened connectors for interoperability across different fiber terminals and cable assemblies. The compact footprint […]
Network infrastructure construction fuels industry development, finds UBBF 2021
World’s largest summit in fixed network field concludes in Dubai, with experts showcasing how extended connectivity will drive growth in the region and globally Dubai, UAE – October 25, 2021: The 7th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2021), jointly hosted by the UN Broadband Commission and Huawei, recently concluded in Dubai, UAE. As the world’s largest summit […]
Omantel & Infoline To Deliver Effortless Experiences Across Entire Customer Journey with Avaya OneCloud CCaaS
Infoline To Advance Customer Experiences Across Oman With Avaya OneCloud CCaaS Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 24, 2021 – Avaya (NYSE: AVYA) today announced a new partnership with Infoline, Omantel ICT’s business process outsourcing leader, that will see Infoline significantly advance customer experience across the Sultanate as it adopts Avaya (NYSE: AVYA) OneCloudTM Contact Center as […]
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“SAMENA Accelerator – UBBF” Calls for Action to Achieve Ultra Broadband Policy Enablement and to Timely Address Challenges Facing Fiber Deployment and IPv6 Migration in the Region
Dubai. October 23,2021. SAMENA Council, during the Ultra Broadband Forum (UBBF)2021, held in Dubai, pressed upon the need to recognize the criticality of ultra-broadband networks and to enable their deployment for developing underserved communities and businesses in the SA-ME-NA region. Fixed-line fiber networks as well as intelligent cloud-based capabilities, leveraging the power of IPv6 and […]
SAMENA ACCELERATOR Policy Roundtable during Huawei UBBF 2021 in Dubai
Dubai – October 2021 – SAMENA (South Asia Middle East North Africa) Telecommunications Council has announced that its SAMENA Accelerator policy-level roundtable will be organized as a part of the Huawei UBB Forum (Ultrabroadband Forum) 2021, in Dubai from October 19-20 at Skyview, The Address, Downtown Dubai. The forum will address Rural Fiber Broadband Development […]
Superior Essex Communications and AEM Host Forum on Intelligent Building Technologies in Dubai
Dubai, UAE – October 20, 2021 – Superior Essex Communications, a leading manufacturer and supplier of communications cable in North America, and AEM, a global leader in test and handling solutions, hosted “PowerWise Technology Forum” on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Fairmont Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event was a joint effort to bring awareness to […]
Future Digital Awards for Telco Innovation 2022 – Now Open
Basingstoke, UK – 21st October 2021: Juniper Research is pleased to announce that the 2022 Telco Innovation Future Digital Awards are open! Since 2008, the Future Digital Awards have been awarded to tech companies at the forefront of their respective fields: companies that deliver imaginative and innovative products or services that have the potential to disrupt their ecosystems and provide significant […]
Intigral Partners with “Etisalat” in Egypt
Offering its Epic Streaming Service to New Audiences Dubai, October 20, 2021: Capitalizing on its world class product Jawwy TV and solid position in the MENA digital entertainment market, Intigral, has forged a new strategic partnership with Etisalat Egypt for its customers to enjoy Jawwy TV’s top-of-the-line entertainment content. By putting its viewers at the heart […]
Avaya Named A Visionary In 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Meeting Solutions
Avaya Spaces® Quickly Becoming the Workstream Collaboration App of Choice for the Future of Work Raleigh-Durham, NC. – October 20, 2021 – Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced it is has been recognized as a Visionary in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Meeting Solutions1. Gartner defines ‘Meeting Solutions’ […]
Middle East region and Gulf specifically is of strategic importance to Huawei Digital Power company
Charles Yang, SVP of Huawei and President of Global Marketing Sales and Services at Huawei Digital Power, outlines the company’s business priorities for the region as it works to promote the low carbonization of the energy industry Collaborative efforts with governments, enterprises, and partners cited as essential to transformation in the digital power domain Middle […]
SAMENA ACCELERATOR Policy Roundtable during Huawei UBBF 2021 in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 October, 2021 – SAMENA (South Asia Middle East North Africa) Telecommunications Council has announced that its SAMENA Accelerator policy-level roundtable will be organized as a part of the Huawei UBB Forum (Ultrabroadband Forum) 2021, in Dubai from October 19-20 at Skyview, The Address, Downtown Dubai. The forum will address Rural Fiber Broadband […]
Batelco Brings Avaya Spaces to Bahrain Following GITEX Launch
Launch to accelerate Kingdom’s transition to the digital workplace. GITEX Global – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 19, 2021 – Batelco, Bahrain Telecommunications Company, today announced its introduction of Avaya Spaces, the workstream collaboration platform for the digital workplace, launching a partnership agreement with Avaya (NYSE: AVYA) at GITEX Global 2021, the region’s largest technology event. […]
Mobily Signs Agreement with Ericsson to Recycle Old Electronic Devices in the Kingdom
The partnership is in line with Mobily’s efforts to reduce its emissions through using environmentally responsible methods for recycling old devices. Mobily’s participation in Ericsson’s Product Take-Back Program contributes to reducing the company’s potential environmental impact related to the disposal of expired equipment and devices. Mobily has announced an agreement with Ericsson to recycle expired […]
Zain Jordan signs Cloud IMS agreement with Ericsson at GITEX GLOBAL
Zain Jordan and Ericsson sign Cloud IMS agreement at GITEX GLOBAL Strategic agreement will cater for migration of current 2G and 3G voice services to 4G networks Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Zain Jordan today signed a strategic agreement at GITEX GLOBAL for the modernization and the expansion of voice services using the existing Ericsson Cloud IMS (IP Multimedia […]
Private Cellular Networks Spend to Approach $12 Billion by 2023, Catalysed by 5G Capabilities
Basingstoke, UK – 19th October 2021: A new report by Juniper Research has found that the enhanced capabilities of 5G are driving enthusiasm and awareness of private cellular networks; bringing annual spend on network hardware and services to almost $12 billion globally by 2023, growing 116% from the $5.5 billion expected for 2021. 5G deployments have a key […]
Cisco Establishes Trust Benchmark for Digital Transformation
Cisco’s New Trust Standard offers an industry benchmark for businesses to grow confidence and develop trusted digital relationships with their customers This new framework raises the bar for building trust with customers as work becomes hybrid, more data is collected online, and cyber threats increase. Cisco also publishes new data from its 2021 Consumer Privacy Survey; key findings […]
Avaya Experience Builders™ Aligns Avaya Services, Partners and Developers to Help Customers Build Better AI-Powered Experiences
Avaya Ecosystem Will Help Customers Achieve Better Business Outcomes in the Experience Economy GITEX Technology Week Dubai & Raleigh-Durham, NC – October 18, 2021 – Avaya (NYSE:AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today unveiled Avaya Experience Builders™, globally aligning Avaya’s services, partners and developers into an ecosystem designed to help enterprises build better experiences for employees and customers, […]
Huawei continues to lead the Kingdom’s enterprise market with innovative, secure and trendsetting solutions
October 18th, Riyadh Saudi Arabia: Huawei is continuing to lead the enterprise market in Saudi Arabia with exciting and innovative new products and services that are secure and help businesses to achieve their objectives. Huawei has built a reputation as a trusted partner for the enterprise sector thanks to its longstanding commitment to continually innovate and develop […]
SAMENA Council Identifies Two-Pronged Challenge of Expediting 5G Development and Connecting the Still Un-connected
Shares Recommendations to Tackle Broadband Financing and Funding Gaps at the 12th Global MBBF in Dubai Dubai, 17 October 2021- Supporting Huawei’s 12th Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF 2021) as the region’s premier industry body and presenting the case for Telecom Operators to be better incentivized on future infrastructure investments, SAMENA Telecommunications Council, represented by Bocar […]