Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
du Announces Winners to Conclude IoT & AI Pioneers Competition
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has played an inspirational role towards empowering the next generation of technology innovators, following the completion of the IoT & AI Pioneers Competition. Driven by UAE 5G Innovation Gate (U5GIG) – which is powered by Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) – and Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), to lead […]
Huawei’s 2018 Sustainability Report Digital inclusion: Driving equal access for all
Huawei released its 2018 Sustainability Report. It has published this report for the 11th year in a row. The 2018 report explains Huawei’s four strategies for sustainability: digital inclusion, security and trustworthiness, environmental protection, and a healthy and harmonious ecosystem. Over the past year, Huawei has been working to help achieve the UN’s Sustainable […]
du Boosts Customers’ 5G Futures with UAE’s First 5G Router Supporting 50GB Data SIM
Slow browsing speeds are a thing of the past thanks to du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), launching the UAE’s first 5G-ready WiFi router. The innovative wireless 5G terminal device from ZTE is available to customers with zero upfront, starting from AED 210 per month. Combined with one of du’s Data SIM plans, consumers […]
du’s Internet Calling Pack Offers New application for Unlimited Video and Calling
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), customers now have more ways to stay in touch with family and friends with the addition of the YzerChat app to the Internet Calling Pack. By subscribing to du’s Internet Calling pack for AED 100 per month for Home, and AED 50 per month for Mobile, consumers can […]
Asiacell selects Ericsson services for superior user experiences in Iraq
Asiacell has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) services and solutions to expand its network coverage and enhance end-user experience in Iraq. Signed on July 11, 2019, the agreement presents a continuation of a long-term partnership to enhance Asiacell’s network performance across the country. This agreement builds on previous success in network performance in western Iraq provinces which […]
Hitachi Vantara’s Pentaho 8.3 Facilitates DataOps Across Edge-to-Multicloud Environments
Hitachi Vantara, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced Pentaho 8.3, the latest version of the company’s data integration and analytics platform software. Pentaho 8.3 introduces a series of features designed to support DataOps, a collaborative data management practice that helps customers realize the full potential of their data. This latest version […]
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Ekholm: “Time has proven Ericsson to be a trusted partner in China”
At MWC Shanghai, Ericsson’s President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, talks about Ericsson’s innovative partnerships in Asia and how it is unlocking the vast potential of 5G for service providers and industries there. In the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, Ericsson estimates that 5G subscriptions are expected to reach 1.9 billion in […]
du Becomes First VMware Verified Cloud Provider in MENA_ENG
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has taken a pioneering leap in the cloud arena by becoming the first Cloud provider to be VMware Cloud verified in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. This accreditation solidifies du’s ability to support and drive cloud implementation for government entities and enterprises in the UAE. […]
Seera Group Selects AWS as its Preferred Cloud Provider
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, announced that Seera Group (formerly Al Tayyar Travel Group), one of the leading providers of travel services in the Middle East and North Africa, has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider and will run the vast majority of its workloads on the world’s leading cloud. The […]
Ericsson extends global supply chain with company’s first smart factory in the U.S.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced plans to build its first fully-automated smart factory in the US. The state-of-the-art factory will produce Advanced Antenna System* radios to boost network capacity and coverage, including rural coverage, as well as 5G radios for urban areas, both necessary for rapid 5G deployments in North America. The new smart factory complements […]
du Expands 5G Mobile offers with Huawei Mate 20 X
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is empowering customers across the UAE to experience the power of 5G with the launch of the 5G-enabled Huawei Mate 20 X. The latest addition to the company’s growing 5G device portfolio will be available for purchase on July 18, with the pre-order phase starting from July 4. […]
datamena Wins ‘Data Centre Project of the Year’ at Network Middle East Innovation Awards
datamena, the fastest growing carrier neutral data centre and connectivity platform based in the UAE and serving the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has been named the ‘Data Centre Project of the Year 2019’ at the latest edition of the Network Middle East Awards. Taking place at Rhodes […]
Ericsson’s 5G leadership in Europe awarded at World 5G Summit
Ericsson, Swisscom, and strategic partners Qualcomm Technologies and OPPO have been recognized on the European stage with a prestigious award at this year’s World 5G Summit in London, UK. The partners were jointly awarded the “Best 5G Network Development in Europe” award at a June 12 ceremony for their industry-leading implementations of 5G products and […]
Oman Telecom Authority, Omantel and Ericsson showcase future innovations powered by 5G
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) in association with Oman Telecom Authority and Omantel is hosting an event in Muscat highlighting how 5G connectivity is making the future a reality. During this technology event, visitors experienced a range of 5G use cases from smart cities to virtual, augmented and mixed reality. The demos displayed how 5G-capabilities such as […]
Ericsson to showcase Music Connect at Mawazine Festival 2019
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has announced its participation in the 18th edition of the Mawazine Festival, one of the world’s largest music events, taking place in Rabat, Morocco from June 21-29, 2019. Through a showcase of the future technology, Ericsson played Music Connect to exhibit how the future will look like with new innovations that are developed […]
du Transforms 5G Experience with Middle East’s First Video Call Over LTE & 5G
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), has taken the 5G experience to new heights by demonstrating the region’s first-ever Video over LTE (ViLTE) 5G call. Taking place at du’s headquarters in Al Salam Tower, Dubai, the video call was made using the telco’s state of the art commercial 4G and 5G Non-standalone (NSA) network, […]
MCIT，CITC and Huawei launch in Saudi Arabia the fifth edition of its program to develop local ICT talent and support digital transformation
In collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has launched the fifth edition of ‘Seeds for the Future’ program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Seeds for the […]
du Welcomes Malaysian Government Envoy to Idea Hub
The Honourable Minister of Entrepreneur Development of Malaysia, YB Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof has undertaken a working visit to du, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to launch Malaysian SMEs and Tourism advertising campaigns in UAE utilizing du’s Digital Advertising Platforms. YB Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof was received by Farid Faraidooni, Deputy CEO – […]
76% of UAE IT Decision-Makers Say Public Cloud Supports Future Tech
More than three-quarters (76 percent) of UAE IT decision-makers agree that the public cloud is “important” for integrating future technology – such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and the Internet of Things — to transform citizen and customer experiences, according to a new YouGov survey of 502 UAE-based IT decision-makers. The UAE is rapidly […]
Ericsson launches enhanced 5G deployment options
Cutting-edge Standalone New Radio (NR) software enables super-fast response times and a new feature to rapidly extend 5G coverage. New high-capacity Massive MIMO radios to cost-efficiently build 5G performance and coverage. Powerful edge solution for distributed cloud services, meeting user demands for high-bandwidth, low-latency applications. With 5G deployments rapidly gathering momentum globally, Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) continues […]
du Introduces Apple Device Enrolment Program for UAE Business Customers
As an enabler of transformative solutions that empower the UAE’s enterprise communities, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has partnered with Apple to bring the Apple Device Enrolment Program (DEP) to customers across the UAE. This means that users now have access to automated wireless setup and automatic enrolment into the Enterprise Mobility Management […]
Börje Ekholm: Europe needs to act fast on 5G or lose out
Europe needs urgent and decisive action if it is to benefit from the competitive and innovative capabilities of 5G or it will lose out to the U.S., China, and other regions, Ericsson President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, has warned. In a keynote address – Europe and 5G: the need for speed – to an audience […]