Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Kaspersky uncovers fraudulent schemes for IPhone pre-order
Following Apple’s recent presentation of the company’s updates, and the iPhone 12 launch in particular, Kaspersky experts have uncovered dozens of suspicious resources around the world, which allegedly offered to pre-order the new smartphone. In reality, however, there may be many more such resources and schemes. The websites typically include a ‘call to action’ for […]
Motorola Solutions Delivers Unrivalled Versatility for Frontline Workers
Next-generation MXP600 TETRA radio provides the best in mission-critical communication with future-proof collaboration capabilities (BUSINESS WIRE) — A global pandemic, ever-increasing volumes of data to manage, and greater demand to do more with limited resources – the world has never been more complex for public safety agencies. Siloed systems and devices that don’t talk with each […]
“Zain KSA” scores SAR 224 million net profit
Zain KSA has maintained its stellar financial performance for the 9th consecutive quarter, posting net profits of SAR 224 million during the first nine months of the year. The company’s revenue grew to SAR 1,928 million in Q3 2020, up from SAR 1,889 million in Q2 2020 represented by 2% increase. Accumulated losses continued to drop […]
STC and Huawei discuss prospects in digital education during summit
Riyadh, KSA – November 1, 2020: stc, a leading service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, hosted the virtual “Hi, Intelligent World” education summit for organizations across Saudi Arabia. The summit brought together education administrators and decision-makers […]
Cisco Unveils Simplified Partner Program, New Platforms and Solutions at Partner Summit 2020
Riyadh, KSA, November 02, 2020: Cisco’s 25th annual Partner Summit kicked off virtually last week with nearly 13,000 partners in attendance representing 157 countries. Sessions and announcements focuse on being “Future Ready”, providing partners with the latest business and technology insights needed to help them and their customers achieve new levels of business agility and resilience.. This […]
OTO EXPANDS ITS SERVICES TO SIX COUNTRIES AND IS SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE LAST MILE DELIVERY SERVICE FOR BRICK-AND-MORTAR RETAILERS IN THE MENA
Mega Retailers and Leading Delivery Companies expedite orders promptly via OTO’s Proprietary Technology and are expanding their loyal customer base MENA: 02 November 2020: OTO, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) startup which supports brick-and-mortar retailers to ship their online orders directly from their physical stores to the customers in less than 2 hours, has announced today that the […]
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Ericsson announces Cloud RAN portfolio for increased network flexibility
Cloud RAN offering for communications service providers will add more versatility to network buildouts to address a variety of 5G use cases Cloud RAN by Ericsson is fully compatible with the Ericsson Radio System portfolio, and supports both 5G standalone and non-standalone Planned in stages, the offering will enable service providers to incrementally add Cloud RAN […]
“Zain KSA” increases its 5G network coverage to 50 cities enabled by more than 4,600 towers
Zain KAS announced that it has added 3 new cities, Buqayq, Jubail, and Hafar Al Batin, to the 5G services map. With this new addition, the number of cities in the Kingdom covered by the company’s 5G network has increased to 50 cities enabled by more than 4,600 towers. Accordingly, the three new cities can […]
Ericsson runs three-year Fresh Graduates Program to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digitalization journey
Saudi fresh graduates enhance their potential in an innovative and engaging environment Program fast-track and train potential leaders to meet business challenges of the future Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has been running a three-years Fresh Graduate Program in Saudi Arabia since 2018 that has employed more than one hundred persons. The program has created an open ecosystem […]
Saudi Arabia’s Most Influential ICT Leaders Gather Online for Virtual IDC CIO Summit
International Data Corporation (IDC) last week hosted more than 200 senior ICT leaders on its industry-leading virtual platform for the 10th annual edition of its IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit. Running under the theme ‘The Race to Reinvent: Connecting Leaders to Empower Digital Transformation’, the digital event took place on place on October 14 and […]
Ericsson named 5G Transport leader in GlobalData report
Ericsson has been named a leader in 5G Transport, according to the latest assessment of 5G transport portfolios by market research company, GlobalData. Ericsson received top ratings in key areas such as capacity, scale and 5G Xhaul Support.Ericsson 5G Transport Portfolio received the highest buying criteria ratings in the areas of Capacity and Scale, *5G […]
Airtel Zambia and Ericsson partner to drive responsible e-waste disposal and recycling in Zambia
Airtel Networks Zambia Plc has partnered with Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) on a ‘Product Take-Back’ program to minimize the potential environmental impact associated with the disposal of decommissioned electrical equipment. The Product Take-Back program is part of Ericsson’s Sustainability efforts geared towards taking accountability for environmental impacts of all products and services during their lifecycle. The program […]
Huawei Launch ‘CEM Elite Club’ in Saudi Arabia
‘Collaborate with CSP’s on their 5G journey, addressing their challenges with solutions’ Riyadh, KSA – October 20th, 2020: Huawei has kicked off the first CEM Elite Club initiative in the Kingdom, sharing global best practices to aid improvements in customer experience management (CEM) across the telecommunications sector, addressing the public’s growing demand for a superior 5G […]
Ericsson wins Digital Transformation Award at Telecoms World Middle East Conference 2020
has won the Digital Transformation Award – Vendor at the Telecoms World Middle East Conference 2020 for carrying out network and digital transformations. The award honors solution providers that have successfully offered the best solutions available for digital transformation. The award recognizes Ericsson’s process-driven digital transformation capabilities, implemented to turn service providers into digital network […]
LG EMPOWERS UAE BUSINESSES TOACCELERATE AIR SOLUTIONS AGENDA
As the pandemic unfolded, the need for more advanced air solutions was quickly recognized by businesses the world over, with organizations accelerating their efforts to install new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies at unprecedented speed and scale. With physical spaces now either fully open, or experiencing phased re-openings, from major transport hubs, hotels […]
Mobily/ITC Consortium kicks-off 2030 Vision-oriented SNFN Modernization Project with Huawei
The Consortium of the main Saudi Telecom carriers, Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) and Integrated Telecom Company (ITC) signed the agreement of the Saudi National Fiber Network (SNFN) modernization project with their partner Huawei. By building the first 5G and B2B-driven, ultra-broadband optical backbone network in the Middle East, the SNFN project will contribute to the end-to-end […]
Zain KSA celebrates one year of 5G rollout
It has been a year since Zain KSA launched its 5G network in the Kingdom. Throughout this time, the company has been constantly updating, developing and expanding its network, so much to make the Zain KSA brand synonymous with the fifth generation and the best performing network regionally and globally. The choice to continue to […]
Huawei Unveils HiSec 2.0 Solution to Safeguard a Fully Connected Digital World
[Shanghai, China, September 23, 2020] At HUAWEI CONNECT 2020, Huawei released the HiSec 2.0 Solution, which signifies a leap towards a better platform architecture, more comprehensive threat detection and analysis, as well as a more benign security ecosystem. This solution, built on continuous innovations and breakthroughs, safeguards enterprises’ digital transformation and creates new industry value. […]
Huawei Strives to Build industry Intelligent Twins with Intelligent Connectivity
[Shanghai, China, September 24, 2020] At HUAWEI CONNECT 2020, Huawei announced its all-scenario intelligent connectivity solutions for technology, network, and industry scenarios. These solutions will help Huawei deliver intelligent connectivity that is characterized by ubiquitous gigabit, deterministic experience, and hyper-automation in order to build industry Intelligent Twins. Huawei also launched autonomous driving network (ADN) solutions […]
Ericsson accelerates 5G for Enterprise with acquisition of Cradlepoint
has agreed to acquire Cradlepoint, the US-based market leader in Wireless Edge WAN 4G and 5G Enterprise solutions. The investment is key to Ericsson’s ongoing strategy of capturing market share in the rapidly expanding 5G Enterprise space. Cradlepoint complements Ericsson’s existing 5G Enterprise portfolio which includes Dedicated Networks and a global IoT platform. The combined […]
THALES BRINGS SPACE IOT TO THE GLOBAL MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIALISATION SUMMIT
The Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS), a joint initiative of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has announced leading aerospace multinational Thales as an industry partner. The partnership will see GMIS and Thales collaborate to explore applications of the latest Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies in space, […]
Mobily trial 5G on 800/1800MHz band using Ericsson Spectrum Sharing in Saudi Arabia
Mobily has teamed up with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to trial 5G on 800/1800 MHz band using Ericsson Spectrum Sharing. The trial showed 5G capabilities in a real-world environment over a live network, including tests on speed and latency. Ericsson Spectrum Sharing allows both 4G and 5G to be deployed in the same band and on the […]
