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Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.

Huawei and Intel Complete the Standalone First Call in China’s Third-Phase 5G R&D Test
Today, in the third phase of China’s 5G technology R&D trial organized by China’s IMT-2020 (5G) promotion group, Huawei and Intel jointly completed the SA (Standalone) First Call test based on the latest 3GPP Rel-15 2018 June specs, thus completing the entire process of the 3GPP R15 protocol. The test was conducted in the laboratory […]

Huawei MEC Solution Wins “The Best Edge Computing Technology for 5G Evolution” Award
The Huawei MEC solution won “The Best Edge Computing Technology for 5G Evolution” award at the Edge Computing Congress in 2018. This award recognizes achievement of the Huawei MEC solution in 5G architecture innovation, deployment practices, and application exploration. Yu Haitao (right), Vice President of Huawei Packet Core Network Product Line, receiving the awardThe Huawei […]

Top 5 innovations of HUAWEI nova 3 series that are sure to make you an AI selfie superstar
With selfies becoming second nature of most millennials, it was only a matter of time till smartphone makers created a device that offered the most stunning selfie. Huawei’s third-generation devices such as the HUAWEI’s nova 3 series, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), promises that and more with perfect colour, clarity and contrast, while capturing everything […]

Huawei Releases 600G Ultra-High-Speed Optical Network Solution
Huawei officially released a 600G ultra-high-speed optical network solution at the fifth Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2018). Based on Huawei’s latest OptiXtreme oDSP chips, the solution provides an adjustable single-wavelength rate of up to 600G and an industry-leading single-fiber capacity of 40T. As cloud computing, big data, and AI technologies approach maturity, 5G is nearing commercialization […]

Huawei WTTx Wins 2018 ITU Global Corporate Award: Sustainable Development
At the ITU Telecom World 2018 held on September 10, Huawei’s wireless to the x (WTTx) solution won the Global Corporate Award: Sustainable Development for the outstanding contributions in accelerating the global penetration of broadband connections and improving household and enterprise broadband connections. This authoritative award aims to commend innovative technical solutions that improve global […]

Huawei awards trainees at Saudi Chinese Job Fair to raise the employment prospects of Saudi nationals
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, took part in the Saudi Chinese Job Fair to promote the employment prospects of Saudi nationals and engage the rising generation in the workforce. During the job fair, 70 participants of Huawei’s Future Leaders Program were awarded graduation certificates from Dennis Zhang, […]

Gartner 2018 Hype Cycle for the Digital Workplace Classifies Seven Technologies to Reach Mainstream Adoption Within the Next Two to Five Years
Speech recognition will reach the Plateau of Productivity within the next two years and six other technologies will reach mainstream business adoption in the next two to five years according to the 2018 Gartner, Inc. Hype Cycle for the digital workplace. “The effects of speech recognition can be seen on a daily basis. Consumers and […]

Gartner Identifies Five Emerging Technology Trends That Will Blur the Lines Between Human and Machine
The 35 must-watch technologies represented on the Gartner Inc. Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2018 revealed five distinct emerging technology trends that will blur the lines between humans and machines. Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), play a critical role in enabling companies to be ubiquitous, always available, and connected to business ecosystems to […]

Etisalat roaming packages offer business customers coverage across all in-flight networks
Etisalat today announced that subscribers of any Global Business Roaming pack can now enjoy in-flight coverage in all airlines that provide on-board connectivity at no extra cost. Etisalat Global Business Roaming packages – both data and voice – will now include both Aeromobile and SITAOnAir in-flight coverage, providing business users increased options and uncompromised connectivity […]

Gartner Says Worldwide IaaS Public Cloud Services Market Grew 29.5 Percent in 2017
The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 29.5 percent in 2017 to total $23.5 billion, up from $18.2 billion in 2016, according to Gartner, Inc. Amazon was the No. 1 vendor in the IaaS market in 2017, followed by Microsoft, Alibaba, Google and IBM. “The top four providers have strong IaaS offerings and […]

Huawei Wins Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Video Conferencing Endpoints Market Leadership Award
Huawei was awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2018 Asia-Pacific Video Conferencing Endpoints Market Leadership Award at the 2018 Asia-Pacific ICT awards ceremony held in Singapore. The award recognizes Huawei’s market leadership, technology and solution innovation, and customer value proposition in the video conference industry. Yang Qin (Right), Director of Huawei Cloud Communication Marketing Execution Dept., […]

Huawei and Ivanti Sign a Cooperation Agreement to Maximize Endpoint Security and Management for Enterprise Campus Networks
Huawei announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ivanti, the company that unifies IT and Security Operations to better manage and secure the digital workplace ,to mark their cooperation in the campus network field. As part of this MoU, both parties will join forces to develop endpoint security solutions ideal for […]

Huawei Consumer Business Group Announces 2018 H1 Business Results
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) announced its business results for the first half of 2018. The company reported solid growth, with global smartphone shipments at 95+ million units. According to IDC, Huawei rises to become the world’s second largest smartphone manufacturer in Q2 with the global market share of 15.8%. Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei […]

Ebtikar achieves GSMA Security Accreditation
Ebtikar Card Systems, an Etisalat Group subsidiary, announced that its advanced production center in Ajman renewed Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) certification from the global organization ‘Global System for Mobile Communications’ (GSMA). GSMA SAS qualification is the highest standard of safety and data protection in the smart card industry. Currently, there are 30 SAS certified companies […]

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is sponsoring the launch of the second edition of the Huawei ICT Competition to explore and develop promising local talents
Building on the success of its 2017 debut in the region, Huawei launched the second edition of Huawei Middle East ICT Competition under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Haytham AlOhali, Vice Minister of Communications & Information Technology (MCIT), and in the presence of H.E. Chinese Ambassador Li Huaxin, as well as representatives from the Technical […]

Huawei Surpasses Apple to Grab Number Two Spot Globally
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG), the global smartphone giant, overtook Apple in second quarter of 2018 to become number two smartphone vendor globally for the first time. According to International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide, Huawei earned 15.8 per cent market ahead of Apple at 12.1 per cent. The entry of Huawei in the second position marks […]

Huawei CBG holds a channel partners summit to strengthen Commitments with Partners in Local Markets
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG), the global smartphone giant, recently held a channel partners summit in Shenzhen, China with the presence of Richard Yu; CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group; to drive and strengthen its ties with retail partners from Middle East and Africa. As one of the top three smartphone companies globally and number […]

Dual Front Camera and Artificial Intelligence Power the Next Generation Super Selfies
A selfie isn’t just like any other picture. In a deeper, truer sense though, a selfie is a reflection of a moment in time of one’s life journey. In an era when we’re constantly being marketed technologies that promise to make our lives easier and save us time by doing the work for us, the […]

Huawei Recognizes Dr. Erdal Arikan, the Father of Polar Codes, for his Dedication to Basic Research and Exploration
Huawei today presented a special award to Turkish professor Dr. Erdal Arikan, the inventor of polar codes for 5G, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of communications technology. At the ceremony, held at Huawei’s global headquarters in Shenzhen, the company also honored more than 100 Huawei scientists and engineers who are working […]

The new HUAWEI nova 3 arises from the ordinary with AI professional “selfie” images experience
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia, today announced the launch of its brand-new HUAWEI nova 3 in the Saudi Arabia. The smartphone is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and features in addition to 4 AI cameras. With dual front camera (24MP+2MP), users can take the best ‘selfies’ using top advanced technologies that smartphones can offer […]

Gemalto Helps Companies Gain Valuable Data Insights, Reduce Cost and Time with Automatic Software Updates
Gemalto today announced the launch of Sentinel Up, an enterprise-grade software update solution for software vendors and device manufacturers. Designed to help businesses improve customer satisfaction and drive business growth, Sentinel Up allows vendors to deliver fast and timely software updates, creates in-app notifications and generates install base insights which are vital components of a digital business. […]

Huawei will deliver the 5G mission and bring mobile Internet to higher levels
Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, participated in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai that took place during June 27-29, 2018. The theme of this MWC Shanghai is “Discover a Better Future” and features a heavy focus on 5G, alongside other key enabling technologies like […]
