Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
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Zain KSA launches its “BE WELL” mental wellness initiative for employees
In line with its commitment to enhance the work environment and achieve wellbeing and satisfaction for its staff, Zain KSA launched the “BE WELL” mental wellness initiative for its employees. Through the initiative, and by giving heightened attention to mental health, Zain KSA seeks to establish a positive work environment, instill a safe and comfortable […]

Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa pledge to go carbon neutral
Target for own operations to become carbon neutral and fully single use plastic free by end of 2021 Partnership with Dubai Carbon Center of Excellence to reduce and eliminate carbon emissions Operations in Oman and KSA are 100% single use plastic free 6 June 2021: In a bold move to mark World Environment Day, Virgin […]

The vital role of Managed Services to deliver secure networks
By: Mohamed Elsokkary, Head of Managed Services for Gulf Countries at Ericsson The exciting evolution of connectivity will undoubtedly touch every aspect of society and change it for the better. With the deployment of 5G and the demand for reliable, secure, and robust connectivity, mobile network operators need to address the intensifying complexity of their networks that […]

5G Smartphones, Smartphone Accessories, and VR HMDs to Witness High Growth Rates in 2021
Investment in AI, wireless technologies, and 5G are stimulating significant growth in the consumer devices market LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 03 Jun 2021 According to the latest Consumer Technologies report from global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research, most consumer devices and services, especially 5G smartphones, accessories, and Virtual Reality (VR) Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs), will remain […]

Huawei champions sustainability transition at the Responsible Business 2021 summit
The technology industry is now at the forefront of sustainability, providing enabling solutions for a greener Middle East and global society June 2, 2021: The recent Responsible Business 2021, a virtual event organized by Reuters Events, served as a platform for providing business-critical, actionable insights. Speakers from governments, international organizations, and businesses shared their views about […]

Bahrain’s Kalaam Telecom acquires Kuwaiti ISP leader Zajil Telecom to become one of the top ISP providers in the GCC
The acquisition creates $100m technology solutions company to drive GCC wide digital transformation Expands Kalaam’s capabilities and network with ISP licences in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain to support the growing digital economy in the region Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 2 June 2021: Kalaam Telecom, Bahrain’s leading technology solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of Zajil […]

Zain KSA is the fastest in 5G and data performance in Riyadh
Riyadh is ranked #1 among capital of the world in 5G speed ahead of Tokyo and Dublin. According to the umlaut report, the world leader in the field of testing the efficiency of communication networks, “Zain KSA” has achieved the best (5G) network and data performance in Riyadh. Zain KSA has the strongest 5G coverage […]

Moro Hub becomes first and only managed services provider for Cisco AppDynamics in MEA region with a local data centre in the UAE
Dubai, UAE, 1 June 2021: Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has signed a Global Service Provider Agreement with Cisco AppDynamics. The partnership will provide Moro Hub with a unique opportunity to be the first and only Managed Services Provider for AppDynamics […]

With 681 Million 5G Handsets Set to Ship in 2022, Mobile Device Vendors Scramble for Differentiation
The race is on for OEMs to find that all-important level of differentiation in their flagship portfolios to help boost margins and improve market share LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 01 Jun 2021 Despite a backdrop of the on-going effects of the pandemic and the geopolitical landscape, the impact on 5G supply chains throughout the past […]

6 Products & Services Launched at Huawei Developer Conference 2021
ByNews@HuaweiBlog With the development and application of cloud native and AI technologies, industries are accelerating towards all-scenario intelligence, which in turn is creating three major opportunities: application modernization, data assetization, and AI industrialized development. At Huawei Developer Conference (HDC.Cloud) 2021, HUAWEI CLOUD launched six new cutting-edge products and services. These will deliver new levels of efficiency […]

iMaster NCE: The Art of Optical Automation
ByDr. Christopher Janz Obstacles to Optical Network Automation In talking about obstacles and impediments to optical network automation, I will focus very closely on issues specific to the optical network. To organize my points I will use the well-known, four-part functional architecture for automation loops: data, analysis, decision, and action. Data relevant to analysis is […]

Global IT Spending to Hit Over $4B in 2021, Software and Cloud-Based Projects to Account for 50% of Total IT Budgets
Although the COVID-19 did reduce global IT spending last year, many companies were still forced to increase their IT budgets to adapt to new operational requirements and set up their employees to work from home. According to data presented by Aksje Bloggen, global IT spending is expected to significantly recover and hit over $4trn in 2021, […]

Avaya Innovation Enables Free Medical Consultations Through MedicSetu, Easing Burden On Indian Healthcare Organizations
Avaya Spaces™ workstream collaboration app creates a virtual platform for remote care to battle COVID-19 surge May 30 2021 – In light of the current healthcare emergency facing India, Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, has joined hands with a group of non-profit organizations and doctors to rapidly improve COVID-19 […]

Ericsson invites university students from around the world to join the Ericsson Innovation Awards 2021
Finalists grand prize winners receive €25,000 for the first place, €15,000 for the second place and €5,000 for the third place with an additional bonus of €2,000 for the finalist with the most votes on @ericssoncareers Instagram account. Mentorship sessions to be offered to all winners including semi-finalists Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is officially launching its […]

Zain KSA records Fastest Response Time in 4 most popular video games
Topping the Game Mode report Once again, Zain KSA ranks first in the Game Mode report issued by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) for the first quarter of 2021, recording top connectivity performance in 4 of the most popular video games Fortnite, FIFA 21, APEX Legends, and Dota 2, and having the Kingdom’s […]

Dubai World Trade Centre Takes Major Step Towards Composable Experiences With Avaya OneCloud CCaaS
DWTC moving towards effortlessly connected digital touchpoints through the entire customer journey with Avaya OneCloud CCaaS. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 28, 2021 – As Dubai’s events industry continues to lead the world following its post-pandemic reopening, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), is taking a major step towards embracing digital capabilities that better connect its customers and […]

Edge Computing Drives Business Innovation
Businesses are turning to the edge to help accelerate growth and drive business transformation. What’s New: Intel’s new report, “The Edge Outlook,” identifies edge computing as a critical factor that businesses must harness to both successfully navigate and understand data both now and into the future. Intel is currently working with customers across numerous industries to […]

Ericsson invests to drive local innovation and develop talent competencies in Saudi Arabia
Innovation hub reaches new milestones with 5G use cases The Innovation Hub is playing a significant role in the widespread adoption of 5G in the Kingdom with 5G use cases already in development 100 local fresh graduates contribute to the achievements of the hub The Ericsson 5G Innovation Hub has also signed a Memorandum of […]

MENAISC2021: Saudi and Global Cybersecurity Experts Urge Need for Cyber Vigilance to Combat Threats from 5G Networks
One incident of cyberpiracy every 39 seconds by 2025 Samir Omar: Increased cloud dependency contributed to rising in cyberattacks. 90% human error responsible for cyber breaches. $145 million total ransom paid for cyberattacks in 2019. The ninth edition of Virtuport’s Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference (MENAISC2021) launched virtually on Tuesday, under the […]

Avaya Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results
Total revenue increased 8% year-over-year to $738 million Avaya OneCloudTM ARR increased 31% sequentially to $344 million Raising Revenue, OneCloud ARR, CAPS and Adj. EBITDA Guidance for Fiscal 2021 Cloud, Alliance Partner & Subscription grew to 40% of revenue Dubai, UAE, – May 9, 2021 – Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) today reported financial results […]

New Cisco Research Reveals Collaboration, Cloud, and Security are IT’s Top Challenges in EMEAR
IT leaders in the region are adapting to new challenges by prioritizing digitization, with collaboration, cloud, and security more crucial than ever before The report identifies core priorities essential to IT and digital transformation success including focusing on security and collaboration for a hybrid workforce, delivering the best end-user experience, driving innovation and security in […]

MENAISC2021 Launches Tomorrow with Participation of 40 Global Cybersecurity Experts
Leading cybersecurity conference, the Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference 2021 is all set to launch tomorrow under the theme “Cybersecurity Vigilance …Continuous Monitoring & Mitigation. Understanding the Impact in a 5G Era.” The two-day conference on May 25 and 26 includes the participation of over 40, local, regional and global cybersecurity experts. […]
