Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Exceptional ICT talent recognized in the finale of the Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2020
Teams from Pakistan, Iraq, Oman, Bahrain and Lebanon claim top honors Regional winners recognized from more than 15,000 entries from 440 universities across the Middle East Riyadh – December 29, 2020: The Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2020, the largest competition for students and universities in the region, has now come to a close, with winners of […]
du announces #WorldsCoolestWinterChallenge winners
Challenge aims to reflect and celebrate the UAE’s diversity The second phase of the contest runs from Jan. 15-25, 2021 Two grand cash prizes worth Dh50,000 up for grabs H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum posted the winners’ announcement video on his official social media channels Dubai, December 27, 2020 – du, from Emirates Integrated […]
Huawei and IDC collaborate on a new whitepaper on Autonomous Driving Network
Enterprise data centers are moving towards Autonomous Driving Network for service agility, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness Riyadh, 27th December 2020 – According to IDC’s latest whitepaper Leveraging the Autonomous Driving Datacenter Network Index sponsored by Huawei, over 90% of enterprises claim that they pursue fully autonomous networks for service agility, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. As highlighted in the report, the autonomous driving data […]
Saudi Arabia Showcasing Global Leadership in 5G Experience Delivery
Over the past two years, Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront of the regional 5G landscape and has displayed leadership in the number of 5G subscribers and 5G coverage of the population. The Saudi 5G users have been experiencing a great 5G experiences (in terms of both high bandwidth and low latency)[1] and the telcos […]
Intelligent connected machines to be a major part of life by 2030, consumers predict
Early tech-adopter consumers predict intelligent connectivity to enable services that go way beyond the mobile broadband experiences of today Consumer expectations on smarter connectivity are higher than for any other connected intelligent machine type These predictions about connected intelligent machines point to opportunities for 5G service providers for new intelligent network services. Consumers expect connected […]
Cisco’s Duo Security Report Shows Shift to Remote Work is Accelerating Digitisation
Analysis of millions of corporate users, devices and applications details security consequences of massive change in how we work Influx of Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) causes 90% spike in out-of-date devices attempting to access business apps Cloud adoption to surpass use of on-premises applications by 2021 KSA, Riyadh, 24 December 2020: A new report published today from Duo Security […]
Ad
2021 Will Be the Year Ultra-Wideband Will Emerges as a Key Wireless Connectivity Technology for Indoor Positioning
The foundation has been laid for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) to become a mainstream wireless connectivity technology across many consumer and IoT applications, enabling accurate indoor location and positioning with context-aware information and precise analytics in real-time. The year 2021 will be a critical juncture in UWB’s rollout and increased adoption. Global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research forecasts […]
Mobily expands Ericsson managed services partnership in Saudi Arabia
Ericsson Operations Engine will enable customer-centric operations, optimization, and enhanced network and IT capabilities. The agreement covers AI-powered data-driven managed services, network, and IT automation. The agreement includes cloud Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Ericsson Charging System. Mobily Saudi Arabia has extended its managed services partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) for five years. The deal […]
W7Worldwide and Avaya Set Out A 7-Step Communications Guide for Technology Companies Towards COVID-19 Recovery
Technology has been central to society’s adaptability, providing infrastructure, connectivity, business continuity, and community in the COVID-19 era. Large-scale national efforts to utilize technology supporting remote learning, distance education, and working from home during the pandemic have been emerging and evolving quickly. Business continuity was made possible through the networks, applications, services, and devices of tech companies. The IMF […]
UAE tech talent head for Huawei Middle East ICT Competition regional final
One team to now contend for regional competition title, cash prize, and more UAE – December 22, 2020: The national winners in the UAE from this year’s Huawei Middle East ICT Competition, have now been announced, with one team – comprising three students and one professor – participating in the regional finals of this year’s event. The […]
Huawei selected by Emirates Group Security to build a bespoke digital command and control center
Dubai, UAE – December 21, 2020: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT), has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Group Security (EGS) to build a digitally-driven Command and Control Centre, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and video cloud solutions to amplify its surveillance and security capabilities. Emirates Group Security – […]
CITC inked a strategic partnership with Huawei on industry collaboration and knowledge exchange
Riyadh, The Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC) in Saudi Arabia has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s digital economy and ICT talent ecosystem in line with the ambitions of Vision 2030. The MoU was signed by Ahmad Aljarboa, Deputy Governor for Corporate Support Sector at CITC, […]
Qualcomm, Ericsson, Swisscom, and Oppo Achieve 5G Standalone Milestones with 5G Carrier Aggregation and 5G Voice
Using Commercial Ericsson 5G Infrastructure Deployed at Swisscom, Oppo Find X2 Pro Powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 5G Mobile Platform, and a Mobile Test Device Powered by Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Ericsson, Swisscom, and Oppo today announced a major step forward in the commercialization of 5G in Europe, demonstrating 5G New […]
Creating New Value Together Through Innovations in 5G, AI, and Cloud Is the Digital Foundation Supporting Saudi Vision 2030 – Huawei
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 17, 2020: During HUAWEI DAY KSA 2020 — held exclusively online on December 16 and exploring the key theme of “Creating New Value Together” — thought leaders from across the government and enterprise sectors shared the latest developments in digital transformation, and outlined the newest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) […]
The power of five tech domains that can unleash an intelligent society in Saudi Arabia
With ‘digital transformation’ now woven into the fabric of the Kingdom’s national development vision over the next decade, Terry He, CEO of Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia, reflects on the substantial progress made to date and what priorities are coming up next in creating a more connected and intelligent society. Amidst the rapid development of […]
Huawei Hosts Second Middle East IP Technology Summit
The Summit saw the participation of IP experts, IDC analysts, and leaders from mainstream carriers in the region Dubai, UAE, 17 December 2020: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd hosted the second edition of the Middle East IP GALA Summit. Held virtually, the summit entitled “Intelligent Connectivity, Enabling All Industries” saw the participation of Huawei IP product line experts, IDC […]
RIPE NCC and CITRA hold high-level discussions covering opportunities and challenges in the Arab Internet Sector
Event looked at key issues in development of Internet infrastructure across Arab countries High-level meeting sees participation of Arab ICT Ministers and Head of Regulators December 16, 2020 – The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC), in collaboration with the Communications and Information Technology Authority in Kuwait (CITRA), successfully organized the 4th edition of the RIPE […]
Zain and Ericsson launch Intrapreneurship Program to turn ideas into successful ventures
Twelve-month virtual program will start in January Ericsson to support Zain in identifying technology trends and industry insights Cultivating change leaders and impactful executors from within Zain’s talented workforce Zain and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announce the launch of a virtual Intrapreneurship Program across Zain’s footprint to develop ambitious, agile and high performing next generation leaders from […]
Saudi technology leaders chart digital transformation strategies at Huawei KSA Day 2020
Government ministers, industry leaders, and technology partners explore new avenues of cooperation to support national ICT Strategy 2023 and Vision 2030 Riyadh, KSA – December 16, 2020: A historic convergence of new technologies will see Saudi Arabia’s digital economy become the main driver of future economic growth and diversification, according to industry pioneers at this week’s Huawei […]
Foresight Technology forges a new strategic partnership with Huawei
Both parties sign MoU aimed at enhancing joint cooperation UAE – December 15, 2020: Foresight Technology, a leading provider of a complete range of servers, storage solutions, security solutions and services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alpha Data, the country’s leading digital transformation solutions provider, has revealed the signing of a new strategic Memorandum of Understanding […]
Ericsson to lay technical 6G groundwork in new Hexa-X project
Hexa-X, the new European 6G flagship research project, brings together a strong consortium of major ICT, industry and academic stakeholders to lay 6G groundwork and set the direction for future research and standardization focus areas. A new European 6G flagship research project, Hexa-X, will begin on January 1, 2021, with a focus on developing the vision for future 6G […]
Cisco Announces Three New Webex Devices To Empower the Remote Worker and Enable a Safe Return to Office
Webex Desk Camera: perfect for both the home or the office with an industry-first AI feature. Webex Desk Hub: introduces a brand new category that simplifies hotdesking. Webex Desk: packed with intelligent features users want like noise cancellation and virtual backgrounds. Riyadh, KSA, December 14, 2020 — Cisco has announced three new products for its Webex collaboration platform during the WebexOne […]