Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Zain KSA launches 1st 5G B2B leased line to enable Enterprises
Riyadh – Jan 27, 2021: “Zain KSA” announced the launch of leased line telco services that are enabled by the 5G technology for the business sector, characterized mostly by their low cost and high efficiency and reliability, which is identical to the efficiency and reliability of fiber networks. Amongst the leased line features is the […]
Ericsson launches 5G RAN Slicing to spur 5G business growth
New software solution enables communications service providers to deliver innovative 5G use cases to consumers and enterprises with guaranteed performance Built on Ericsson radio expertise and a scalable and flexible architecture, the new solution supports customized business models and growth requirements of advanced use cases Ericsson 5G RAN Slicing strengthens end-to-end network slicing capabilities needed to deliver […]
Brand Finance: stc Is the Most Valuable Brand Amongst Telecommunications Companies in the Region Reaching US$9.2 Billion.
stc’s market value rises to $59.5 billion to become the largest telecommunications company in the region Riyadh, January 26, 2021: stc surpassed its counterparts in the region to become the most valuable brand in the telecommunications sector in ME, and the third most valuable brand in all ME sectors behind Aramco and ADNOC, according to Brand […]
Ethics and integrity are the core foundation of our business
By: Nora Wahby, Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco Be it working on the latest tech, designing solutions for our customers, or contributing to the next big innovation – we are all committed to what we do at Ericsson. This commitment is what makes us accountable and responsible for conducting our […]
The dematerialized office: A vision of the Internet of Senses in the 2030 future workplace by Ericsson
The Ericsson IndustryLab report, The Dematerialized Office explores the white-collar employee perspective on a potential future reality where digital technology by 2030 could interact with our senses of sight, sound, taste, smell and touch. The pandemic as a digital tipping point Welcome to the future workplace. But what does that workplace look like? We surveyed over […]
“Zain KSA” wins 3 awards as best 5G in Saudi from Opensignal
The best 5G Experience, Speed and Availability Opensignal announced in a recent report that Zain KSA won all three awards of the Saudi Arabia 5G User Experience report on Best 5G Download Speed, Best 5G Availability, and Best Download Speed Experience – 5G Users. Opensignal, the independent global standard for analyzing real-world mobile experience, has […]
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Ericsson: Smart home privacy: How to avoid ‘data paparazzi.’
The paparazzi are known for often taking covert photographs of celebrities and selling them to tabloids or gossip magazines. In a similar vein, could the increasing number of smart, connected devices coming into our lives start acting like covert “data paparazzi”? And what can we do to avoid it? Find out here. Today, our devices […]
Zain KSA a strategic partner with NGO “Youth Empowerment” (Mentor Saudi)
In aims to empower youth participation in social and development aspects Zain KSA has announced signing a strategic partnership with “Mentor Saudi” to develop programs and initiatives that empower young Saudis, nurture their life and career skills, and encourage them to pursue innovation and creativity, to consequently enhance their participation and impact in social work […]
Why Network Reliability is More Important than Ever in 2021
Connectivity has become a defining feature of the modern economy and one of the significant trends of the 21st century. Globally and across the region, governments, businesses, and consumers are using digital technologies more than ever before. This is leading to massive spikes in the amount of data being generated and shared over telecom networks. The […]
MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT OF SAUDI ARABIA ANNOUNCES LARGEST HUAWEI FLAGSHIP STORE OUTSIDE OF CHINA TO OPEN IN RIYADH
Chinese tech giant Huawei signs lease agreement to open the largest store outside of China in Saudi Arabia The announcement cements the company’s commitment to developing the Kingdom’s ICT capacity and expertise, building on a 20-year market presence New flagship store is the latest addition to growing Saudi retail and real estate offering Riyadh, KSA […]
The University of Queensland wins Ericsson Innovation Awards 2020
Team WakeShare from The University of Queensland, Australia, announced the 2020 Ericsson Innovation Awards winners with a novel fuel-efficient shipping solution. Entries from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and Stanford University, US, take second and third place respectively. Information and communications technology (ICT) solutions, such as the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other […]
Digital inclusion: What does equal access to education mean in the digital age?
By Zohra Yermeche, Program Director for Connect To Learn at Ericsson The COVID-19 crisis, and the impact which it has had on learning across the world, have highlighted many of the digital disparities which exist in today’s world. When many of the world’s students shifted from physical to digital, we were also faced with the […]
Cisco reveals the top 6 tech trends for 2021 and beyond
From a greater adoption of sensors to a password-less future and closing the digital divide, 2021 will accelerate technologies that allow for more agility, resilience, and innovation Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 06 January 2021: Cisco has revealed the top tech trends for 2021 and beyond with technologies that enable businesses to be more agile, resilient, and […]
Ooredoo Group and Ericsson sign five-year, strategic 5G agreement
The strategic, 5-year agreement will enhance the digital experience for people, enterprises and industries across Ooredoo’s operating companies in 10 countries The deal includes Ericsson Radio System, Ericsson Cloud Core, Cloud Infrastructure, Ericsson Cloud Communication, and Ericsson microwave solutions Ericsson 5G products and solutions to help Ooredoo launch new functionalities with faster time-to-market Ooredoo Group […]
Huawei hosts 2020 job fair in Riyadh
Riyadh, KSA – December 31, 2020: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, held the latest edition of the Huawei & Partners ICT Talent Job Fair aimed at bolstering Saudi talent within the technology sector and contributing to the wider development goals of Vision 2030. This year’s fair […]
Zain KSA wins Speedtest® award for the fastest fixed network in the Kingdom in 2020
Zain KSA has announced winning the Speedtest award for the fastest fixed network in the Kingdom for the second half of 2020. The award, presented by globally acclaimed, Ookla®, tops a series of achievements completed by Zain KSA this year, including bagging the same award during the first half of the year. The award comes […]
Zain KSA’s fintech arm Tamam granted first consumer micro-financing license in Kingdom
Zain Saudi Arabia (Zain KSA), a leading mobile telecom innovator in Saudi Arabia announces that its financial technology (fintech) subsidiary Tamam Financing Company (Tamam) has been officially licensed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to provide micro-financing services to consumers across the Kingdom. The Saudi Central Bank License marks Tamam as the first Fintech provider […]
Huawei Challenges Global Scientists on World-Level Data Storage Problems with OlympusMons Award 2021
Middle East, January 3, 2021: At the 2020 Global Storage Professors Forum, Huawei announced the OlympusMons Award 2021 and invited global scientists to tackle the two most difficult data storage problems. Over one hundred storage experts from Huawei, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and top universities and research institutes home and abroad witnessed the announcement. […]
How has technology changed in the past ten years?
By Michael Björn, Head of Research Agenda and Quality at Consumer & IndustryLab Predicting the future is easy – we do it all the time. The only tricky part is getting it right. Since it is that time of year again when we publish our annual 10 Hot Consumer Trends – our tenth anniversary of the report […]
Zain KSA launches the first smart router with 5G-powered to support eSIM in the world
Zain KSA announces an expansion of its strategic 5G partnership with Nokia by launching the first worldwide smart router, supporting eSIMs FastMile 5G Gateways 3.1 in the kingdom over the next 12 months. This technology will deliver a stronger signal, better connectivity, and ultra-high data speeds to every corner of homes and offices by enhancing smart […]
2021 Global Networking Trends Report: business resiliency takes center stage
Riyadh, KSA, 30 December 2020: Businesses worldwide experienced unprecedented long-term disruption to their operations almost overnight due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In response, Cisco has conducted an extensive study of the issues surrounding business resiliency during the last 12 months. The report highlights the key enterprise network trends companies should consider ensuring they are well-positioned to navigate […]
Redington partners with Huawei to launch the award-winning IdeaHub series in Saudi Arabia
The productivity tool for smart offices bundles intelligent writing, High Definition (HD) video conferencing and wireless sharing to enable collaboration and boost productivity for enterprises in the Kingdom Riyadh, KSA – December 28 & 29, 2020: Redington Saudi Arabia Company, along with its partner Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) […]