Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Unlocking the potential of eSIM for consumers
By: Said Zantout, Head of Solution Area OSS, Core and Cloud at Ericsson Middle East and Africa eSIM has become a hot topic among device manufacturers and its increasing role in the industry is clear – as device manufacturers benefit from lower costs and more space on the processing board . Moreover, eSIM helps service […]
Microsoft report: 16% of Saudi institutions consider AI a top priority.
stc Academy announced the winners of the AIDEA Competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI) which was held in cooperation with Microsoft Arabia with the aim of developing the AI skills of business directors at stc and enable them to generate innovative ideas to enhance the efficiency of the telecommunication sector. The participants of AlDEA Competition received […]
Ericsson Innovation Awards 2020: taking on climate change
Ericsson is officially launching its annual Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) 2020, a global competition that offers university students around the world the chance to develop new, innovative ideas with support from Ericsson experts. The theme in 2020 is “Reclaim the future,” which centers on addressing current and future climate challenges and focuses primarily on how […]
Africa in Motion: Accelerating Africa’s digital future
By: Fadi Pharaon, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa As a continent with very high potential for growing economies, how can African countries accelerate their digital adoption and leapfrog into a new era of socio-economic prosperity? This could be achieved by leveraging new technologies that make it easier to conduct business, raise productivity and […]
Give Students More Digital Accessibility with HONOR MagicBook and Earbuds
This school year is going to look a little different for students across Saudi Arabia. Whether learning from home or in the classroom, HONOR is committed to make more technology innovations to meet digital solutions for students. Physical gear like laptops and audio devices are now more essential than ever. Needing flexibility for remote or […]
4G evolution – A vital component of future mobile networks in Africa
by : Talla Guisse, Chief Technology officer at Ericsson West Africa and Morocco Africa has come a long way in its digitization journey from mobile telephony to broadband – connecting and digitizing entire sectors economies, jobs, education, healthcare, government and societies. In light of the revolutionary technological advances that are changing the African continent, a […]
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5G from Zain KSA the broadest kingdom wide and the fastest in electronic games
Zain KSA has made significant progress in the ‘Meqyas Q2 2020’ report that measures the speed of access to digital content in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Meqyas report, issued quarterly by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), evaluates indicators related to Internet quality and speed of various local service providers. Zain KSA […]
Ericsson achieves 100th 5G commercial agreement with unique communications service providers
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has achieved a significant 5G milestone by securing the company’s 100th commercial 5G agreement or contract with unique communications service providers. The figure includes 58 publicly announced contracts and 56 live 5G networks, spanning five continents. The milestone was reached with the announcement of the 5G deal with Telekom Slovenije on August 12. Ericsson has […]
Cisco 2020 CISO Benchmark Report Shows Increased Investment in Cloud Security and Automation Technologies to Combat Complexity
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the leader in enterprise security, published its sixth annual CISO Benchmark Report surveying the security posture of 2,800 security professionals from 13 countries around the globe. The report provides 20 cybersecurity considerations for 2020 – gleaned from data analysis of survey results and a panel of Advisory CISOs. Complexity Continues to be […]
Ericsson selected by SoftBank Corp. to deliver cloud native dual-mode 5G Core
has been selected by SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) to deliver cloud native 5G Core for SoftBank’s 5G Standalone Network. The solution, which includes Ericsson Cloud Packet Core, Ericsson Cloud Unified Data Management and Policy, as well as Ericsson NFVI, will play a key role in SoftBank’s operational transformation. Zero-touch operation, including continuous delivery and integration processes (CI/CD), is […]
3W Networks partners with Anyline to provide highly-efficient automated text recognition software
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates & VIENNA, Austria–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– 3W Networks, the premier Telecom and Security Systems Integrator, has formally announced a partnership with the Austrian tech company Anyline to provide innovative mobile scanning technology in the MENA region. The partnership will enable businesses to instantly scan and digitize information, such as utility meters, IDs, vehicle […]
Ooredoo Qatar and Ericsson reach new heights in 5G
have successfully trialed 200MHz mid-band spectrum and achieved a record system throughput of 4.2 Gbps using the latest Ericsson Radio System products. This shows the potential of Ericsson AIR 6449 to use increased bandwidth in the network for future 5G capacity demands. The new tech milestone was reached using advanced 5G and 4G data aggregation […]
Samsung Mobile Head Sees Pandemic Accelerating Mobile Innovation
TM Roh, President, and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics Since I took over the reins at Samsung Mobile six months ago, so much has changed. What was once ordinary now feels extraordinary – whether you’re visiting a friend or going out for a meal. I consider this new era as the “Next Normal” […]
TAWAL selects Ericsson Energy Infrastructure Operations to reduce carbon footprint in Saudi Arabia
TAWAL, one of the leading telecom tower companies in the region, has signed a managed services agreement with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC). Ericsson’s end-to-end managed services including Ericsson’s Energy Infrastructure Operations, energy solution, offers an innovative approach to operate energy infrastructure for mobile operators and tower companies. This agreement is a major step forward by TAWAL […]
Huawei unveils HUAWEI WiFi AX3: The new router with Gigahome Quad-core and Wi-Fi 6 Plus
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Company launched its latest HUAWEI WiFi AX3 series, bolstered with support for the Wi-Fi 6 standards in Saudi Arabia. Huawei has leveraged its accumulated expertise in 5G, recognized through its prominent role in formulating the Wi-Fi 6 standards, in developing a pioneering technology that facilitates seamless chip-level collaboration between the […]
Tata Communications secures local telecom license in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tata Communications, a digital ecosystem enabler, today announced that it has secured a Type B telecom license in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The license entitles Tata Communications to provide Internet Service Provider (ISP) and related telecom services to enterprises in a defined capacity, along with local currency billing for end-customers in KSA. This […]
Media Statement on UK’s Huawei 5G Decision
Edward Brewster, Spokesperson of Huawei UK, said: “This disappointing decision is bad news for anyone in the UK with a mobile phone. It threatens to move Britain into the digital slow lane, push up bills and deepen the digital divide. Instead of ‘levelling up’ the government is levelling down and we urge them to […]
Investing in Infrastructure is Essential to Securing KSA’s Digital Future
During the virtual roundtable discussion hosted by Cisco, titled ‘Securing the Internet for the Future: Investing in the Road to Recovery’, telecommunication service providers and industry regulators explored key learnings from recent events and evaluated the capability to meet expected demands of future work and communication. Attendees included Ali Amer – Managing Director, Service […]
HUAWEI WiFi AX3: Enjoy a Password-free Wireless Connection, with the NFC Tap-to-connect Feature
If there is anything worse than cleaning the entire house or selecting tasty dishes ahead of dinner, a party, or a get-together, it is having to prepare spelling out a long Wi-Fi password for guests. Telling every guest, friend, and kid who comes through the door how to enter a password that consists of upper […]
HUAWEI WiFi AX3 Featuring Gigahome Quad-core and Wi-Fi 6 Plus
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Company will kick off soon the pre order phase for its latest HUAWEI WiFi AX3 Series, bolstered with support for the Wi-Fi 6 standards. Huawei has leveraged its accumulated expertise in 5G, recognized through its prominent role in formulating the Wi-Fi 6 standards, in developing a pioneering technology that facilitates […]
Fixed wireless access unlocks a world of opportunity
By: Chafic Traboulsi, Head of Networks at Ericsson Middle East & Africa 5G networks are now being built out, with performance and capacity gains available to be tapped by new use cases. One of the first will be fixed wireless access (FWA). Around half of all households in the world – over 1 billion […]
Ericsson wins Red Dot Design Awards for Ericsson Radio System products
The Ericsson Radio Dot 4475 and Ericsson AIR 3239 products from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio have won the Red Dot Product Design 2020 awards. Find out more here. Dr. Peter Zec, Founder and CEO, Red Dot, congratulated Ericsson on its Red Dot: Best of the Best Award for the Ericsson AIR 3239 – part […]