Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Truebell offers brands new route to market through e-commerce
mainstream and specialised platforms, including Amazon, Noon, Sprii, MumzWorld and FirstCry. Initially, 900 products will be available with plans in place to increase this as demand comes through. Thanks to this initiative, Truebell is rapidly becoming the distributor of choice for more leading international brands. Truebell Divisional Manager, Retail & Food Service, Bhushant […]
Mobily Fiber Services Now Available On All Fixed Networks
Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) announced the start of providing Mobily Fiber services through an agreement to open broadband, which will allow it to provide fixed and fiber optic broadband services to 3.5 million homes. Mobily said that the broadband services for fixed communication networks through fiber optics technology will provide customers with a unique […]
Need of the Hour: Dedicated Networks for Industrial Connectivity
by Zoran Lazarevic, Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson Middle East and Africa With Industry 4.0, the manufacturing and logistics industries are in the midst of digital transformations to increase automation and efficiency. There is a lot to be gained with Industry 4.0, but it all begins with having the connectivity to support it. As manufacturers address modernization, automation […]
Zain KSA wins SpeedTest award for Kingdom’s fastest fixed internet
Globally renowned “Ookla’s SpeedTest” website known remarkably in measuring internet speed globally, announces the winning of “Zain KSA for fastest fixed internet.” The company was able to achieve this milestone for rolling out the largest 5G network and for making investments in this field, where it is considered the largest in the middle East, […]
5G Core, evolve from 4G to 5G cost efficiently
By: Said Zantout, Head of Solution Area OSS, Core and Cloud at Ericsson Middle East and Africa As 5G picks up speed, the new networks will co-exist with the existing 4G ones in the coming years. For Communication Service Providers (CSPs), flexibility in balancing cost-optimized versus performance optimized network deployment is crucial to maximize profitability […]
5G and Enterprise, a Match Made for Growth
By Lucky La Riccia, Head of Digital Services at Ericsson Middle East & Africa Digital technologies are transforming industries worldwide. With 5G being deployed across the region, service providers increasingly recognize the new business opportunities that digital transformation of the enterprise market will bring. However, to successfully address these opportunities and accelerate longer-term growth, they […]
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Bell Canada selects Ericsson as a 5G partner
Canadian communications service provider Bell Canada has selected Ericsson 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) technology to support its nationwide 5G mobile and fixed wireless access deployment. Ericsson Radio System products and solutions will be rolled out as Bell Canada expands its 5G coverage – including an expected boost following the auction 3.5 GHz spectrum by the […]
African Telecommunications Union and Ericsson sign MoU to accelerate growth of ICT in Africa
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to help fast track roll out of technology across the continent. According to ATU, a specialized agency of the African Union in fostering the growth of ICT in Africa, The MoU will support the growth of ICT as a critical infrastructure […]
REPORT: Consumers see tech innovation as critical for future sustainability
The latest Ericsson ConsumerLab report reveals fresh insights on consumer attitudes toward sustainability challenges – and how technology could help them to make a greater positive impact. From governments and businesses, to millions of school children going on strike as part of Fridays for Future – the question of how to lead more sustainable lives has become […]
Ericsson’s USA 5G factory: staffed by professionals – trained by VR
Ericsson’s USA 5G Smart Factory in Texas is one of the most advanced manufacturing complexes in the world. When it launched earlier this year its engineering professionals were trained with almost no face-to-face interaction. By utilizing the power of virtual reality (VR) in the months prior to opening, new Ericsson employees were able to learn […]
Indosat Ooredoo selects Ericsson Operations Engine
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by Indonesian communications service provider Indosat Ooredoo (IDX:ISAT) to provide AI-powered data driven and customer-centric managed network operations through the Ericsson Operations Engine. The five-year deal will see Indosat Ooredoo launching Ericsson Operation Engine in July 2020. Ericsson will deploy the latest automation, machine learning and AI technologies to […]
CEO Ekholm: “More than ever, connectivity is key”
Speaking at the kickoff of a new online event series, Ericsson President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, highlighted the importance of connectivity during times of crisis and the opportunity we now have to rethink the role of networks in the future. Speaking from his home over a videoconference link, Ekholm delivered a keynote speech that kicked […]
Riverbed Research Reveals Cloud and Network Readiness of Saudi Enterprises as Organizations Adopt Work from Home Model
Riverbed® announced today the results of its ‘Middle East Network Transformation Survey’, which assessed the state of cloud and network technology advancement for enterprises in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The Report, which was commissioned by Riverbed and conducted by IDC earlier this year, provides excellent insights into just how prepared enterprises have been to […]
Ericsson selected as China Mobile 5G RAN and core network vendor
Ericsson has been awarded a 5G contract from China Mobile including 5G radio access network (RAN) and 5G core (5GC) components for the second phase of its nationwide new radio (NR) standalone rollout. Under the terms of this new deal, China Mobile extends its 5G RAN partnership with Ericsson to 17 provinces, with […]
The million dollars question about 5G
By Murat Sahinoglu, Head of Solution Area Business support systems (BSS) at Ericsson Middle East and Africa Experts are all eyeing 5G to open up monetization opportunities for communication service providers (CSPs) beyond their traditional markets. However, the million dollars question on everyone’s mind is how to capture these opportunities? Standing above previous generations, 5G […]
unifonic is selected as WhatsApp Business Solution Provider
unifonic, the pioneering Riyadh-based cloud communications platform, has signed an agreement with internet giant Facebook’s subsidiary WhatsApp. The service resulting from this agreement will offer timely and scalable solutions that address communication challenges between local and regional companies and their clients. The new service with WhatsApp will facilitate communication with clients using an innovative, […]
Ericsson and MIT Technology Review Insights Release a report to examine how telecom operators are preparing for 5G Opportunities and Challenges
in collaboration with MIT Technology Review Insights, released a report titled “The 5G Operator” to examine how telecom operators are preparing for 5G opportunities and challenges. 5G network technology gives telecommunications operators the ability to deliver many new applications and services in dynamic ways. Low-latency connectivity, ultra-high broadband speeds, and mobile edge computing capabilities will create […]
Managed Services for Mobile Operators during a Pandemic: Artificial Intelligence and automation provide the performance, flexibility, and scale to pave the way for new levels of connectivity
By Sunaina Davet, Head of Managed Services at Ericsson West and South East Africa As organizations across the world are impacted by an unprecedented crisis, it doesn’t need to spell disaster. In fact, leaders who comprehend how to successfully navigate a crisis can emerge stronger and improve strategy implementation. A company’s core values and […]
How networks are adapting to the new normal
Shifts in data traffic have changed drastically as COVID-19 continues to separate many of us from our normal lives. But how are networks adapting? In our latest blog post, we look at the changing traffic patterns in networks worldwide, and clarify what Communication Service Providers (CSPs) can do to meet demand. With dozens of countries […]
The Era of 5G: Paving the Way Towards a More Intelligent Future
By: Zoran Lazarevic, Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson Middle East and Africa The world’s population is quickly moving to cities, virtually every country in the world is experiencing an increase in urbanization. In fact, that increase is projected to accelerate in the coming decades. Based on current rates, two-thirds of the world’s population is forecast to […]
Vermont Telephone Company and Ericsson Mobilize Quickly to Provide Rutland City Public Schools with Free Internet
Students affected by school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic now have access to free high-speed wireless Internet and Google Chromebooks, thanks in part to collaborative efforts by Rutland City Public Schools, Vermont Telephone Company (VTel) and Ericsson. “As we watched COVID-19 impact other countries, we began to develop a plan to support our students, […]
Mobily supports Social Distancing with 20% additional data for postpaid packages
In line with the precautionary measures taken by the government to reduce the spread of Covid-19, and to support and encourage social distancing and home isolation, Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) added 20% free data to existing customers on postpaid packages. Mobily explained that all customers subscribed to the eligible postpaid packages received the offer of […]