Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
du Unlocks ‘Generosity in Every Offer’ With Exceptional Value-Packed Deals Throughout Ramadan
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is welcoming customers to feel the spirit of generosity this month with a value-laden range of postpaid, prepaid, and home offers for all. These special Ramadan offers build on du’s commitment to enriching the lives of customers across the UAE by enabling connectivity and embracing the spirit of […]
UAE Consumers look forward to seize the benefits of 5G according to latest Ericsson ConsumerLab report
Consumers see a near-term benefit from 5G, as they look forward to the technology providing relief from urban network congestion, and to bring more home broadband choices Smartphone users say they are willing to pay a 20 percent premium for 5G services, while half of early adopters would pay as much as 32 percent more […]
du Invites UAE Residents to Visit Its Flagship Stores in Dubai & Abu Dhabi to Experience 5G Technology
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is inviting UAE residents to visit its flagship stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, starting May 8, to experience 5G technology firsthand and learn about the benefits they will receive when it launches commercially, and once 5G compatible devices become available in the market. With the future of […]
Dell Technologies and Orange Collaborate for Telco Multi-Access Edge Transformation
Dell Technologies and Orange, one of the largest operators of mobile and internet services with 264 million customers worldwide, entered into an agreement to jointly explore developing key technology areas for distributed cloud architectures to deliver the real-time Edge use cases and new services opportunities 5G will create. Realizing the full potential of edge computing, […]
Under patronage of Minister of Communications & IT: Yesser launches GovX
H.E. Eng. Abdullah Amer Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, patronized the launch of GovX as a new Global Digital Government Summit. The launch was organized on Monday 29 April 2019 by Saudi Arabia’s e-Government Program (Yesser), and was held at the Grand Hall of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Riyadh. Attended by more than […]
du Supports the UAE’s Digital Future as Sponsor of Microsoft Innovation Summit 2019
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has showcased the company’s latest Smart City, IoT and Blockchain Solutions, as the official Gold Sponsor at the recent Microsoft Innovates event held in Abu Dhabi. By facilitating the innovation summit, which took place at the UAE capital’s Jumeirah Eithad Towers, du partnered with Microsoft to bring together […]
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Avaya partners with Standard Chartered to deliver Multi-Year CX Transformation
Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) is partnering with Standard Chartered to deliver a multi-year client experience transformation project that will enable the Bank to more fully align its services with clients’ fast-paced, digitally connected lives. The Avaya OneCloud Private solution enables organizations such as Standard Chartered to hit the ground running with unified communications and […]
Digital privacy fatigue: with data concerns on the rise, 1-in-3 don’t know how they can fully protect their privacy online
With the amount of personal data shared on the internet continuing to grow, some of us are resigned to think that any attempts to maintain online privacy will be doomed to failure. Kaspersky Lab has recently discovered that (37%) consumers in the META region and (32%) in the UAE do not know how they can […]
Huawei: Region’s 5G ecosystem growing faster than expected
Looking ahead to an all-connected, all-intelligent world, Huawei—a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices—recently hosted top ICT industry leaders at its ‘5G is ON’ forum, co-located at the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit. During the forum, organizations from the public and private sectors laid plans for 5G readiness in […]
Huawei Mobile Saudi Congress 2019 takes place in Saudi Arabia
As investments in digital infrastructure continue to rise across the Kingdom, Huawei—a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices—collaborated with a wide range of public and private sector leaders to examine the emerging technologies and policies that will help build a fully connected, intelligent Saudi Arabia. These discussions took […]
du and DED celebrate major milestone for Dubai Pulse
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced that the inaugural Dubai Pulse customer, the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, has successfully migrated all of their data centers and applications to the cloud-based platform. Launched by the Smart Dubai Office in partnership with du, Dubai Pulse offers virtual solutions to cater […]
du Presents Idea Hub Innovations to RAK e-Government Authority
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has displayed its innovative suite of cutting-edge solutions to Ras Al Khaimah’s e-Government Authority. Hosting government representatives during a recent visit to the Idea Hub, Farid Faraidooni, Deputy CEO –Enterprise Solutions, EITC, along with other senior executives presented the company’s latest technological advancements through IoT use cases, Smart […]
The first 5G roadshow is launched in the sixth forum of scientific societies
On the sidelines of the Sixth Forum of Scientific Societies, Huawei’s first 5G & ICT Roadshow was officially inaugurated by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Riyadh. Huawei, a strategic partner of the Sixth Forum of Scientific Societies, will conduct the roadshow tour in the Kingdom connecting with local […]
Four Red Dot Design Awards for Ericsson Radio System products
Ericsson has scooped four Red Dot Product Design 2019 awards for Ericsson Radio System portfolio products: Ericsson AIR 5331, Ericsson AIR 6488, Ericsson AIR 4455 and Ericsson DOT 4479. The Red Dot Product Design Award is one of the world’s largest design competitions. In 2019, designers and manufacturers from 55 countries entered more than […]
Google is Saudi Arabia’s Most Influential Brand, According to Ipsos Survey
Ipsos in KSA has announced the results of its “Most Influential Brands” survey, conducted for the first time in Saudi Arabia. The study measured consumer perceptions towards 120 leading National, Regional, and Global brands in terms of their influence on people, based on a comprehensive list of attributes. This survey is part of an annual […]
The first 5G roadshow is launched in the sixth forum of scientific societies
On the sidelines of the Sixth Forum of Scientific Societies, Huawei’s first 5G & ICT Roadshow was officially inaugurated by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Riyadh. Huawei, a strategic partner of the Sixth Forum of Scientific Societies, will conduct the roadshow tour in the Kingdom connecting with local […]
Huawei to drive discussion on 5G commercialization at SAMENA Leaders’ Summit
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, will host the ‘5G is ON’ forum as part of the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for Thursday 18th April 2019. Huawei will explore the 5G readiness of the region and engage in discussions exploring the large-scale deployment and commercialization of […]
Ericsson and ABB join forces to accelerate wireless automation for flexible factories
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and ABB, the technology leader focused on digital industries, have strengthened their collaboration to accelerate the industrial ecosystem for flexible wireless automation. The partnership will enable enhanced connected services, Industrial IoT and artificial intelligence technologies in the future. The partners established their joint vision for future flexible production with automation and wireless […]
du wins Seamless Award for Blockchain Initiative
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), covets the prestigious Seamless Award for Blockchain Initiative for its BPaaS (Blockchain Platform as a Service) platform. The award was presented at the 2019 Seamless Awards, which took place at the Armani Hotel in Dubai and recognized the telco’s role in supporting the UAE’s Blockchain Strategy. du launched […]
Machine Learning Will Become Reality In The Near Future
In the UAE, 40 per cent of accountants currently see AI as all or mostly hype, while 55 per cent say that in three years’ time it will become a reality. The findings are published in a new report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Machine learning: more science than fiction which highlights […]
Ericsson to highlight networks of the future at 5G MENA 2019
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) will be the official ICT partner of the upcoming 5G MENA 2019, the largest event in the MENA region to focus on advancing and commercializing 5G networks. Under the theme ‘Enabling the Connected Society’, the event is taking place in Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai from April 7 – 9, 2019. Over the course […]
5G will drive Industry 4.0 in the Middle East and Africa
By: Mikael Bäck Corporate Officer for Ericsson’s Group Function Technology Group Industry 4.0 has arrived, and it is going to spark an unprecedented wave of innovation in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Industry 4.0 merges operational, information and communication technologies with cyber-physical systems, enabled by advanced wireless communication and Industrial IoT services. This […]