Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Lenovo ThinkSmart Core is Now Available in Saudi Arabia1
New Modular Collaboration Solution Built for Hybrid Work Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 25 August 2021 –Unveiled earlier this year, Lenovo™ announced that ThinkSmart™ Core is now available in Saudi Arabia.1 As a collaborative solution built for the next phase of hybrid work, ThinkSmart Core is Lenovo’s first modular room kit for meeting spaces that enables both […]
Huawei, MCIT, and CITC conclude ‘Seeds for the Future’ program to develop Saudi ICT talent
Riyadh, KSA – August 19, 2021: In collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Huawei has concluded the Seeds for the Future program in Saudi Arabia. Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program supports the development of digital skills in the Kingdom. The virtual closing ceremony […]
Huawei Rotating Chairman: Spread of ICT is accelerating digital transformation and growth of the digital economy in the Arab world
Executive’s comments shared with audiences at 5th China-Arab States Expo Riyadh, August 19, 2021: Speaking at the 5th China-Arab States Expo being held this week, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Mr. Guo Ping has highlighted the decisive role that information and communications technology (ICT) can play as a driver of the Arab world’s socio-economic development, expanding the […]
Cisco Talos identifies Ransomware as Nr 1 Security threat between April-June 2021
The Cisco Talos Incident Response (CTIR) team, backed by the world’s largest commercial threat intelligence organization, has released its quarterly Threat Assessment Report. Cisco Talos observed a variety of attacks, with ransomware being the quarter’s most dominant threat. According to CTIR, ransomware accounted for almost half of all incidents, and more than triple that of the […]
TPAY MOBILE Partners with Huawei to Unlock In-App Purchases for Over 60 Million Subscribers
TPAY MOBILE platform allows developers to monetize their apps on Huawei devices across twelve operators in seven countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 August 2021 – TPAY MOBILE FZ-LLC (TPAY MOBILE), a full-service digital payments platform, today announces the first phase of its strategic app monetization partnership with Huawei. The partnership is live across twelve mobile operators in seven […]
Latest Cisco AppDynamics App Attention Index Reveals Brands Have Only One Shot to Win Over Customers
76 percent of consumers say their expectations of digital services have increased since the start of 2020. 60 percent of consumers now blame the application and brand when they encounter a problem with a digital service, irrespective of the issue. 57 percent of consumers claim brands have one shot to impress them and if their […]
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Canadian judge questions arguments for Huawei CFO’s extradition as hearings enter final days
A Canadian judge appeared skeptical of arguments made by prosecutors, questioning the validity of the case in the United States against Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, who is facing possible extradition on several charges. Committal hearings in Meng’s case are expected to finish soon as two years of legal wrangling come to a close. […]
New All-Flash Data Center White Paper Released to Redefine All-Flash Data Centers
Stronger digital infrastructure will be crucial for local enterprises, with 65% of global GDP to be digitalized by 2022, according to IDC August 12, 2021: A new white paper published by International Data Corporation (IDC) and sponsored by Huawei is the industry’s first to systematically outline the all-flash data center in terms of storage, computing, […]
stc and Ericsson forge ahead with 5G Standalone for consumers and enterprises
Ericsson will deploy 5G Core for New Radio standalone on Ericsson Cloud Native Infrastructure 5G Core standalone supports new and innovative 5G applications for consumers, and enterprises The collaboration also includes the implementation of Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS) solution for more flexible and efficient user plane performance stc has expanded its strategic partnership with […]
Huawei climbs rankings on The Fortune Global 500 despite US government sanctions
The Fortune Global 500, the annual ranking of the top 500 enterprises worldwide as measured by business revenue, ranked Huawei 44 this year, up from 49 in the previous year, despite US government sanctions on the company. The number of Chinese companies, including those from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the island of […]
As Huawei CFO case enters final weeks, lawyer questions information in U.S. extradition request
Compiled from Reuters and CBC sources Lawyers making a final push to convince a Canadian court not to recommend the extradition of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou have called into question the reliability of the information provided by the United States in its extradition request. Meng has returned to a Canadian courtroom for the final weeks of her […]
Huawei Releases 2021 H1 Business Results
Riyadh, August 8, 2021: Huawei released its business results for the first half of 2021. Its overall performance was in line with the forecast. In H1, Huawei generated USD 49.62 billion in revenue, with its net profit margin reaching 9.8%[1]. Carrier business revenue: USD 21.2 billion Enterprise business revenue: USD 6.64 billion Consumer business revenue: USD 21.01 […]
Zain KSA is proud to be the Digital Partner of MCIT’s ThinkTech initiative
Promoting the Role of Youth in Innovating Digital Entertainment Committed to its role in supporting and nurturing young national talent in the Kingdom’s digital entertainment sector, Zain KSA sponsored the second edition of the “Make it and Play it for Youth” competition, as a strategic digital sponsor. The sponsorship is part of Zain KSA’s partnership […]
Zain KSA ranks first in Game Mode report for the second consecutive time
Scoring the fastest response time in the 4 most popular video games Kingdom-wide, Once again, Zain KSA ranks first in the Game Mode report issued by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) for the second quarter of 2021, recording top connectivity performance in 4 of the most popular video games in Saudi Arabia, namely […]
Huawei climbs rankings on The Fortune Global 500 despite US government sanctions
The Fortune Global 500, the annual ranking of the top 500 enterprises worldwide as measured by business revenue, ranked Huawei 44 this year, up from 49 in the previous year, despite US government sanctions on the company. The number of Chinese companies, including those from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the island of […]
Double Gold for Avaya – Named a Winner in Two Categories for 2021 UC Today Awards
Best Use of AI for Avaya Spaces® collaboration solution – and Avaya OneCloud™ CPaaS Named Best CPaaS Raleigh-Durham, NC – August 4, 2021 – Avaya (NYSE:AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced two wins in the prestigious UC Today 2021 Awards: Best Use of AI: Avaya Spaces workstream collaboration solution Best CPaaS Solution: Avaya OneCloud CPaaS […]
First Single-Chip Network Synchronization Solution from Microchip Technology Provides Ultra Precise Timing for 5G Radio Access Equipment
Combines integration and performance in one compact, low-power device supported by Microchip’s widely deployed IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and synchronization algorithm software modules CHANDLER, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– 5G technology requires time sources to be synchronized throughout a packet-switched network ten times more accurately than 4G requirements. Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) now makes it possible to […]
Integrated Mobile Telecom Co. Ltd signed an MVNO Agreement With “Zain KSA” to support the launch of its telecommunications business
After Obtaining the License for The Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) From the Communications and Information Technology Commission After obtaining the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) license from the Communications and Information Technology Commission, Integrated Mobile Telecom Co. Ltd signed an agreement with “Zain KSA” to benefit from Zain’s sustainable network infrastructure in order to […]
All-Flash Data Centers for the Intelligent Age
By Huan Niu July 26, 2021 By 2025, the amount of data that needs to be stored will increase to 180 ZB from 32 ZB (1 Zettabyte is 1 trillion GB), representing a data explosion that will drive the digital economy forward. Data centers are responsible for centralized storage, computing, and the exchange of data […]
Nutanix Working with International Maritime Industries to Power Mission-Critical Applications and Services
Nutanix HCI and Nutanix Prism Pro will help IMI reduce its IT footprint, enable cost savings, ease complexity of management, enhance reliability and scalability of its IT environment and provide a robust platform for mission-critical applications Riyadh, KSA, 25 July, 2021 – Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX) a leader in private cloud, hybrid, and multicloud computing, has today announced that […]
Zain KSA signs MoU with ‘Tadweer’ for recycling electronic waste
Zain KSA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Environmental Recycling Company (Tadweer) for recycling electronic waste. This comes within Zain KSA’s corporate and social sustainability policy, and in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to improve the quality of life and protect the environment, and with the “Saudi Green” […]
TAWAL fulfills its preparations to provide integrated services during Hajj Season this year
24 new sites were built to boost network coverage 900 sites developed and upgraded to fulfill the operators’ technical needs. More than 1,000 telecommunication towers serving the pilgrims journey 400 sites equipped with generators and spare batteries for emergencies Tower Operations Centers and technical field teams working round the clock Riyadh: July 14.2021 TAWAL, the leading […]