Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Ritchie Peng: Building Optimal 5G Networks by Sustained Innovation
Middle East, February 18, 2021: During the Huawei Pre-MWC Shanghai 2021 online briefing held today, Mr. Ritchie Peng, President of Huawei’s 5G Product Line, delivered a keynote speech titled Building Optimal 5G Networks by Sustained Innovation. Two years into the commercial adoption of 5G, mobile services maintain a strong momentum, and the mobile industry is presented […]
IoT predictions for 2021: Smarter tech will make better business
By Åsa Tamsons, Head of Business Area Technologies & New Businesses Find out what IoT trends we will see more of in 2021. Among the IoT predictions ranging from digital healthcare, remote learning, connected manufacturing, and micro-mobility to sustainability, the common denominator is the overall accelerated adoption of wireless technologies. With 2020, the world will never […]
Huawei appoints Jian Wang as new Huawei Jordan and Lebanon CEO to support the local markets digital economy
Jian Wang (Ethan) to drive Huawei’s growth in Jordan and Lebanon, continue strengthening local partnerships, and help build the regional ICT talent ecosystem Beirut, Lebanon – February 17, 2021: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, today announced the appointment of Jian Wang (Ethan) as the new CEO of its […]
Technology and Industry Trend: Huawei Launch Top Ten Trends of Site Power
[Shenzhen, China, January 28, 2021] As emerging technologies such as 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly commercialized, the digital transformation in various industries is getting prospering. The epidemic and carbon neutrality goals further accelerate the transformation towards a smart society. What does it mean to the site power? […]
Harnessing the Edge: why telco providers should consider a horizontal platform approach
Author: Timo Jokiaho, telco partner technologist, Red Hat 5G is accelerating deployments of edge computing, as communications service providers (CSPs) look to rearchitect their network infrastructure and grow the capacity of their networks as well as add new services. As technology evolves towards containers and cloud-native architectures and applications, there are key architectural considerations for […]
Zain KSA signs exclusive agreement during construction phase with The Red Sea Development Company aiming for nationwide digital
The first construction area covered by 5G in the Middle East Zain KSA has announced sealing an exclusive agreement with The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), offering telecommunications and internet services on the Red Sea’s sites during construction phase. Under this agreement, Zain KSA will ensure the coverage of these sites via its telecommunications and […]
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Huawei CFO Meng Seeks HSBC Records Amid U.S. Extradition Fight
Huawei’s chief financial officer is seeking bank records from HSBC in a bid to prove she didn’t trick lenders into processing transactions that violated U.S. sanctions targeting Iran. Meng Wanzhou, who’s fighting extradition to the U.S. from Canada, asked London’s High Court to grant an order to obtain the records, which she says will show […]
Meqyas government report: stc has the fastest 5G downloading network in the Kingdom
Launch of 5G network in over 47 cities around the Kingdom Riyadh, February 12, 2021: The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) revealed that stc was the operator with the highest mobile downloading speed in the Kingdom, with a 5G network that reached a speed of 342.35 MB/s. This announcement was made in the 2020 Q4 Meqyas […]
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) opts for Ericsson Operations Engine Managed Services
Ericsson Operations Engine, a data-driven, and proactive managed services operating model, will elevate stc’s capabilities to drive efficiencies, accelerate innovation and enhance customer experience New capabilities and components include Advanced Data Analytics, AI, and Automation The deal includes operations of stc’s 5G network Saudi Telecom Company (stc) has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) as its managed […]
Avaya Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results
Guidance raised reflecting improved performance across key business metrics Total revenue increased 4% year-over-year to $743 million Avaya OneCloud™ ARR increased 38% sequentially to $262 million Cloud, Alliance Partner & Subscription revenue grew to 34% UAE, Dubai, – February 10, 2021 – Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) today reported financial results for the first quarter of […]
GCC Consumer Confidence Out Performs that of G8 Nations
The GCC is among the most optimistic regions globally, with KSA leading globally in consumer confidence despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The GCC is among the world’s most actively engaged in the prepaid economy – i.e., paying for goods/services in advance or as they go. Prepaid mobile is the preferred choice for 76% of consumers […]
Nokia and Mobily extend managed services partnership in Saudi Arabia
Mobily extends its managed services contract with Nokia for a further three years. Nokia will manage and maintain Mobily’s Riyadh and other radio and transport networks. The deal marks a new chapter in the long-standing partnership between Nokia and Mobily Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Mobily and Nokia have extended their managed services partnership by signing […]
Huawei Founder and CEO calls for the easing of US-China trade relations under Biden
Following restrictions imposed by the previous US administration, Huawei invites greater transparency and cooperation in global supply chains, benefitting companies worldwide. Executive confirms that Huawei still hopes to be able to buy a lot of US components, parts, and machinery so that US companies can also develop with the Chinese economy “Allowing US companies to […]
Cisco Study Reveals Critical Role of Privacy Emerging from Global Pandemic
Global study finds significant privacy concerns stemming from the pandemic, fueled by rapid shift to remote work and the need to utilize health information of individuals. Privacy legislation worldwide has been well received, with nearly 80% of security and privacy professionals seeing positive impact on their organizations. Strong privacy infrastructure and robust security practices are […]
Ericsson recognized for COVID-19 response leadership by Global Business Alliance
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) recognized Ericsson for its innovative contribution to combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, GBA members have utilized their expertise, resources and dedicated employees to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “What’s amazing about Ericsson’s story is how they mobilized their highly-skilled workforce to share their technical expertise in deep learning to […]
Umniah Jordan chooses Ericsson for network transformation
Umniah selects Ericsson for radio access network upgrade in Jordan Ericsson to transform 3G sites, upgrade existing 4G sites New radio system will enhance subscriber experience Umniah Jordan has announced its partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) with a new contract covering the transformation of its radio access network (RAN) infrastructure in Jordan. This extended partnership will optimize […]
Huawei announces winners of first-ever Middle East Innovation Competition
Middle East, 2 February, 2021: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has announced the regional winners of its first-ever Innovation Competition in the Middle East. It is an exciting addition to the successful Huawei ICT Competition, which is part of the company’s ongoing initiatives to develop the global ICT […]
Ericsson named one of the world’s most sustainable companies
Ericsson has once again been ranked as one of the most sustainable companies, landing a place on the 2021 Corporate Knight’s Global 100 list. The Global 100 list, released on January 25, 2021, incorporates data collected from annual reports, sustainability reports, and company websites to score companies based on metrics such as share of “clean” […]
Why Ericsson took on its own government to defend rival Huawei
A company acting under pressure from China, or one standing up for free trade and a global internet? The extraordinary sight of Ericsson, the Swedish telecoms equipment maker, squaring up to its own government in support of its Chinese arch-rival Huawei has laid bare the intense geopolitical tensions facing some businesses. Borje Ekholm, Ericsson’s chief […]
Huawei Releases 7th Annual Global Connectivity Index Report and Proposes Five Key Stages of Industry Digital Transformation
Middle East – January 28, 2021: Huawei released its Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2020, the seventh annual GCI report the company has published. For the first time in a GCI report, the 2020 release proposed five key stages of industry digital transformation: task efficiency, functional efficiency, system efficiency, organizational efficiency and agility, and ecosystem efficiency and resilience. […]
How to tap the 5G potential with Ericsson’s 5G RAN Slicing solution
Ajay Gautam, Strategic Product Manager 5G RAN Why is 5G RAN slicing key to delivering on the promise of 5G? As a vital part of end-to-end network slicing technology, RAN slicing will help unlock the potential of a wide range of use cases for various industries, enterprise and enhanced mobile broadband segment. In our latest […]
AVAYA ANNOUNCES NEW AI CAPABILITIES TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, WITH MORE POWERFUL VIRTUAL AGENTS INTEGRATING WITH GOOGLE CLOUD DIALOGFLOW CX
Avaya AI Virtual Agent Enhanced – the newest co-innovation with Google Cloud – now being adopted by customers worldwide Dubai, UAE – January 28, 2021– Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced that it’s Avaya OneCloud™ CCaaS and OneCloud™ CPaaS portfolios are now available with Avaya AI Virtual […]