Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Amazon Web Services Quarterly Revenue Jumped by 32% YoY to $13.5B
As one of Amazon’s strongest-growing business segments, Amazon Web Services witnessed a surge in revenue in the last year. According to data presented by Buy Shares, AWS generated cloud computing and hosting revenues of around $13.5bn in the first quarter of 2021, a 32% jump year-on-year. AWS Annual Revenue Rose by 30% YoY Amid Pandemic One […]
Qualcomm Advances and Scales 5G IoT Industry, Unveiling Purpose-Built 5G Modem Optimized for IIoT
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. helps lead the IoT ecosystem forward by introducing the company’s first, purpose-built Internet of Things (IoT) modem solution equipped with 5G connectivity and optimized for Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications. The Qualcomm® 315 5G IoT Modem-RF System is a comprehensive modem-to-antenna solution designed to support the IoT ecosystem in building upgradeable LTE and […]
Qualcomm Announces New Snapdragon 778G 5G Mobile Platform; Showcases Mass Ecosystem Adoption
Global Original Equipment Manufacturers Demonstrate Strong Support for New Snapdragon 7-Series 5G Mobile Platform During the annual Qualcomm 5G Summit, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G 5G Mobile Platform, which is slated to power upcoming high-tier smartphones from Honor, iQOO, Motorola, OPPO, Realme, and Xiaomi. Snapdragon 778G is designed to deliver cutting-edge […]
Ericsson partners with Telarus to target USD 90 billion SMB market with 5G-ready virtual workspace
Ericsson Wireless Office is a one-stop-shop subscription service covering all business applications, compute, storage, and security needs for small and medium businesses The service offers a 5G-ready virtual desktop solution with the IT infrastructure in the cloud, delivered as pay-as-you-go, allowing companies to be flexible The Telarus ecosystem of over 4,000 technology consultants can now offer […]
Huawei Hosts Saudi Core Partners Conference 2021
Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2021: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, held its virtual Saudi Core Partner Convention 2021. Under the theme of “Safety & Quality First, Digitalization Leads Innovation, and Collaborate to Win-Win”, the conference brought together Huawei’s key partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The […]
Emirates inks strategic agreement with global tech giant, Huawei, at ATM
Enhanced collaboration will see Emirates as a key partner of Huawei’s ecosystem Dubai, UAE: 18 May 2021 – Emirates today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei, one of the world’s top tech brands, to further extend its existing partnership. The enhanced collaboration will allow both brands to build awareness to […]
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New AI Workflow Capability for Avaya OneCloud CCaaS Infused with New Voice and Digital Engagement Features to Enhance Customer Experience
Connects voice, digital, and AI applications including Google, Nuance, Amazon, IBM Watson and BYO into a single user interface. Avaya named a top-five CCaaS provider by Ventana Research in 2021 Contact Center in the Cloud Value Index, citing strength in delivering exceptional customer experience. Availability of Avaya OneCloud CCaaS was recently expanded across the Middle East and […]
Seera Group & Klook form Strategic Partnership to drive digital transformation of Saudi tourism sector
Strategic partnership will add momentum to placing Saudi Arabia on the global tourism map Plan to join forces to support and enable Saudi-based tour activity providers and strengthen the value chain through additional local tourism offering for travellers to explore Riyadh, KSA; May 17, 2021: Seera Group, the region’s leading travel services company, have formed a […]
Help AG – Etisalat Digital Security Named as a Major Player in GCC Professional Security Services by IDC MarketScape
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2021: Help AG – Etisalat Digital Security, the cybersecurity arm of Etisalat Digital and one of the region’s most trusted security service providers, has been named as a Major Player in the influential IDC MarketScape: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Professional Security Services 2020 Vendor Assessment (Doc # META47033220, December 2020). The […]
For a successful 5G mmWave deployment, look to Japan
Japan has long been a leader in wireless innovation. The country pioneered the 1st- and 2nd-gen cellular networks, and later launched the first commercial 3G network worldwide. And just a decade ago, Japan was an early promoter and adopter of 4G LTE. Now as we enter the next generation of wireless with 5G, Japan is continuing […]
Avaya Named A Leader in the 2021 Aragon Research Globe™ for Video Conferencing – Enabling the New World of Work
Avaya Transforming Traditional Video Meetings with True Workstream Collaboration, Enabling Teams to Achieve Seamless Coordination and Productivity Dubai, UAE – May 16, 2021 – Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced it has been identified as a Leader in The Aragon Research Globe for Video Conferencing 2021. Avaya is providing […]
Ericsson and Samsung sign global patent license agreement
Agreement includes global patent cross license of cellular technologies, including 5G Settlement ends all ongoing patent related legal disputes between the parties In the second quarter 2021, IPR licensing revenues are expected to be SEK 2.0 b. to 2.5 b. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Samsung have reached a multi-year agreement on global patent licenses between […]
stc Employees donate to secure 3 houses for families in need as part of “Jood Eskan” Initiative
Riyadh, May 9, 2021: stc employees contributed in securing three houses for families in need as part of the “Jood Eskan” Initiative implemented by the company within its adoption of initiatives with lasting impact on the community. While the total amount of donations reached 677,700 thousand Riyals, “Jood Eskan” initiative’s digital platform witnessed rapid reaction from […]
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 6, 2021 – Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) today reported financial results for the second […]
Moro Hub signs an agreement with Huawei to build the First Phase of the largest solar-powered Data centre in the Middle East and Africa
At the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Dubai, UAE, 8 May 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 an agreement with Huawei to build the largest solar-powered Uptime TIER III-Certified Data Centre in the Middle East […]
Zain KSA sees 14% profit growth
The company continues to maintain its profitability for the eleventh consecutive quarter Accumulated losses drop to SAR 13 million Riyadh, May 6, 2021 Zain KSA has recorded revenues of about SAR 1,938 million and achieved net profit of SAR 41 million for the first quarter of 2021, a 14% growth as compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Zain KSA […]
Accelerating digital transformation: Arthur D. Little details why Middle Eastern cities require comprehensive 5G strategies
5G use cases can re-imagine economic and infrastructure development with latency, bandwidth, data rates, and devices density 10 times greater than 4G Dubai, UAE – 5 May 2021: Cities face many challenges stemming from societal and technological changes, with population growth, urbanization, infrastructure provision, cybercrime, and environmental pollution driving the increasing necessity for new digital use […]
Cisco Ranks Number 1 on List of KSA’s Greatest Workplaces
Great Place to Work Middle East commends Cisco’s focus on advancing company culture and investing in digital workspace solutions Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 03 May 2021: Global research, training and consultancy firm, Great Place to Work Middle East (GPTW) has recognized Cisco as the frontrunner in its ‘Best Workplaces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2021’ […]
Unlock 5G potential across the Middle East: latest Arthur D. Little report
New 5G-based applications can help overhaul city infrastructure, overcome mounting sustainability barriers, and offer attractive propositions for residents and businesses Dubai, UAE – 2 May 2021: Cities face many challenges stemming from societal and technological changes, with population growth, urbanization, infrastructure provision, cybercrime, and environmental pollution driving the increasing necessity for new digital use cases. Looking […]
Ericsson launches three-sector radio for efficient site upgrades and capacity boost
Ericsson continues to expand its range of radio products and solutions to simplify site upgrades and capacityexpansions as communications service providers execute their network evolution strategies. Ericsson is launching Radio 6626, a unique three-sector dual-band radio to help service providers increase their Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) 5G frequency capacity, even as their site towers already have […]
Huawei unveils CloudCampus 3.0 for a fully wireless, intelligent campus networks in the cloud era
Saudi Arabia, April 26, 2021: Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Ltd conducted the Huawei Middle East IP Club Carnival 2021 and announced new IP products and solutions for customers across different sectors and ecosystems. The event, which was held virtually, was attended by network technology experts from around the Middle East. During the virtual event, […]
Orange and Ericsson boost digital learning to upskill local talents in Jordan
Orange Jordan and Ericsson have partnered to boost online learning and develop digital skills of students in Jordan through Ericsson Educate, a digital learning program that aims to upskill university students to increase their readiness for jobs in the telecom and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors. Ericsson Educate program includes different learning paths, customized […]