Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz honored Huawei with the First Place Prize of the King Khalid Responsible Competitiveness Award
King Khalid Responsible Competitiveness (RC) Award has honored Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, with the first-place prize of the prestigious King Khalid Responsible Competitiveness Award. This announcement was made during the illustrious annual Award Gala which took place on 12th November at Al Faisaliah Hotel […]
Ankabut launch Microsoft’s Azure Stack in collaboration with Huawei
Ankabut, the United Arab Emirates’ Advanced National Research and Education Network (NREN) offering academic institutions connectivity to other education networks around the world and Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has partnered to launch a cutting-edge new cloud solution in the UAE, Microsoft’s Azure Stack. This […]
Children in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia among youngest in the world to receive first mobile device -Norton research
Parents feel guilty about the amount of time they spend online in front of their children, and their children are not shy about reprimanding them according to recent research from Norton by Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC). The survey found that more than three in four respondents in Saudi Arabia (82%) suggested parents are setting a bad […]
Lockheed Martin Highlights Security and Technology Portfolio at Fifth Bahrain International Airshow
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will display and demonstrate its diverse defense and technology programs at the fifth annual Bahrain International Airshow hosted at Sakhir Air Base from Nov. 14-16, 2018. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamed bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the biennial Airshow is a world-class platform for businesses to […]
Gemalto celebrates 100 eSIM and 5G solutions deployed worldwide
The most recent generation of flagship phones and smartwatches works with the revolutionary remote connectivity management solution enabled by Gemalto. “ HYPERLINK “https://www.gemalto.com/iot/consumer-electronics/embedded-sim-uicc” \o “Embedded SIM / eUICC: remotely manage multiple mobile network operator subscriptions” eSIM around the world” is becoming a reality that will enable millions of consumers to seamlessly provision and activate a […]
Twitter reveals data on the impact of the 280-character launch one year on
It’s been a year since Twitter introduced the 280-character limit to the platform from 140 characters, making it easier for people around the world to express themselves in a single Tweet. With a goal to continue to deliver a platform for people to connect and share news and views, the objective was to ensure the […]
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Huawei Brings the King of Smartphones HUAWEI Mate20 Series to the Middle East and Africa
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled the much-anticipated HUAWEI Mate20 Series to users in the Middle East and Africa region during a launch event that took place at Burj Park where the audience was treated to a Huawei lightshow projected on Dubai’s most prominent landmark, the Burj Khalifa. “Huawei takes pride in being a pioneer […]
Huawei Announces IoT Security White Paper 2018 to Help Build a Secure IoT
Huawei announced the IoT Security White Paper 2018 in the fourth IoT Solutions World Congress. This white paper analyzes current IoT security technologies and potential security threats. It also describes the 3T+1M IoT security architecture proposed by Huawei in 2017 that demonstrates an IoT security technology evolution, research updates, and best practices. It discusses building […]
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Cisco to Redesign STC Network to Support 5G Services
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Cisco today announced plans to collaborate on STC’s network architecture transformation. STC is embarking on a mass-scale networking and automation project to support new capabilities and future innovations including the evolution of enterprise services, enhanced broadband and IoT, as well as the demands of multicloud environments. The new architecture buildout […]
Huawei hosts Innovation Day to discuss AI strategies and upcoming opportunities
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, held an Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference at their third annual Innovation Day on the sidelines of GITEX 2018. The event attracted industry experts and government leaders, including the guest of honor and keynote speaker, Mothanna Hamdan Gharaibeh, Jordan Minister of […]
Etisalat partners with Shurooq to boost digital services
Etisalat and Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost Shurooq’s digital services as well as digital master planning of its existing and new projects. The MoU was signed by Abdul Aziz Hamad Taryam, CEO Advisor and General Manager, Northern Emirates at Etisalat and Marwan Jassim Al Serkkal, Executive […]
Etisalat showcases ‘Future of Mobility’ at GITEX Technology Week
Etisalat is presenting a major digital showcase in ‘Future of Mobility, bringing global leaders in autonomous transport to Dubai and providing an insight into the future at this year’s GITEX Technology Week. This is in line with Etisalat’s objective to highlight its role in the ‘Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy’ that aims to transform 25 percent […]
Huawei hosts the Middle East 5G Ecosystem Conference
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, hosted the 5G Ecosystem Conference on the sidelines of the 3rd annual Middle East Innovation Day. Under the theme “5G is Now, Sailing to New eMBB Horizons,” the conference promoted a 5G Ecosystem in the Middle East by bringing together […]
Huawei and Audi Announce Joint Innovation in L4 Automatic Driving
Huawei and Audi show their plans of cooperation in the field of intelligent connected vehicles (ICV), featuring the new Audi Q7 as a demonstration of this state-of-the-art technology. Saad Metz from Audi (left) and William Xu (right) from Huawei at the ceremony Executive Vice President of Audi China R&D Saad Metz commented on the German […]
Huawei Updates the Industry-Oriented Intent-Driven Network Solution
During HUAWEI CONNECT 2018 in Shanghai, Huawei updated the industry-oriented Intent-Driven Network (IDN) solution, which builds a complete network system based on the digital world and physical networks; helps industry customers flexibly construct user experience-centric intelligent networks for different business scenarios; enables digital transformation in the industry; and maximizes business value. The pace of digital […]
Huawei Cloud Releases EI Intelligent Twins for Cities
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2018, Huawei released the Huawei Cloud EI Intelligent Twins solution for cities. Jia Yongli, General Manager of EI Product Department of Huawei Cloud BU, announced the capability upgrade of Huawei Cloud Enterprise Intelligence (EI) services, noting that services would henceforth be powered on the latest Huawei AI chips. In his speech, Jia […]
Beeline and Huawei Conduct the First 5G Holographic Call in Russia
VimpelCom (Beeline brand) and Huawei held a demonstration showcasing the latest fifth generation (5G) mobile connection technologies. The Moscow Museum exhibition hall was used as the demonstration zone and the dialogue between the speakers was conducted using a hologram – a digitized image transmitted through Mixed Reality glasses (MR). Holographic communication technology requires high bandwidth […]
Third annual Huawei Middle East Innovation Day to demonstrate how 5G and AI, will reshape the intelligent Middle East
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, is hosting its third annual Innovation Day. Under the theme “Innovate for a Digital Middle East,” the event will take place on the second day of GITEX 2018 (15 October) at Sheikh Maktoum Hall, DWTC. Huawei Middle East Innovation Day […]
TP-Link launches dual-camera smartphone neffos X9 in UAE and Oman
“neffos”, smartphone brand of TP-link, recently announced the launch of 4 models, neffos X9, C9, C9A and C7A in UAE and Oman. The neffos range of smartphones focuses on modern technology and designs that caters to mass audience. With a view to expand the scope of business and fulfil the core mission of ‘connecting everyone’, […]
Beeline and Huawei Conduct the First 5G Holographic Call in Russia
VimpelCom (Beeline brand) and Huawei held a demonstration showcasing the latest fifth generation (5G) mobile connection technologies. The Moscow Museum exhibition hall was used as the demonstration zone and the dialogue between the speakers was conducted using a hologram – a digitized image transmitted through Mixed Reality glasses (MR). Holographic communication technology requires high bandwidth […]
Seliro Launches High-Performance Managed Wi-Fi Mesh Solution for Residential Networks
Seliro, specialists in device and management software for broadband operators, today unveiled their innovative Managed Wi-Fi Mesh software solution, developed on the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform, significantly improving operator-centric broadband solutions for the residential mesh networking market. Firmly established within the telecommunications industry, Seliro develops high-performance software and management platforms that empower operators to improve […]
Millions of Kuwait Residents to Save Time and Money on Utilities with Real-Time Technology
Millions of Kuwait’s residents and organizations will be able to benefit from a digital experience when it comes to electricity and water services, thanks to an innovative smart meters partnership announced today by the Ministry of Electricity and Water. As part of the partnership with leading global technology companies, the Ministry of Electricity and Water […]