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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 17, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
CAIT partners with Microsoft to upskill Kuwait’s government sector workforce and accelerate digital transformation
 
 
Microsoft announced a partnership with the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) to launch the Kuwait Digital Transformation Enterprise Skilling Programme – a bold initiative that will empower government employees to achieve more by enhancing their skillsets in technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things...
 
Huawei's 5G MEC Solution wins Wireless Innovation Award at the WCA Ceremony
 
 
Huawei's 5G MEC solution won the Wireless Innovation Award at the 21st World Communication Award Ceremony held in London by Total Telecom. The award reflects the industry's recognition of Huawei's 5G MEC solution in technical innovation, business, and ecosystem construction...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Meqyas Report: STC has the fastest mobile internet speed in Saudi Arabia
Member Logo According to Meqyas report issued by the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), STC achieved the highest average mobile internet download speed in the Kingdom during the third quarter of 2019, with 45.4...
 
•  Tech Mahindra and Mahindra TEQO partner to create digital solutions for global renewable energy industry
Member Logo Tech Mahindra has announced a partnership with Mahindra TEQO (Technology, Quality and Operations) to create digital solutions for the global renewable energy industry...
 
•  PCCW Solutions acquires HCL Insys to accelerate growth in Southeast Asia
Member Logo PCCW Solutions has acquired HCL Insys, which, prior to the acquisition, was a wholly owned Singapore-based step-down subsidiary of India’s premier technology company HCL Infosystems Limited...
 
•  Accenture and SAP co-develop new cloud-based solution to help utilities companies supercharge business processes and customer experiences
Member Logo Accenture and SAP are co-innovating and co-developing the new SAP® Cloud for Utilities solution to help companies more effectively manage business processes and customer experiences...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Microsoft announces ‘AI Centre of Excellence’ at ADIPEC 2019, to accelerate innovation across energy sector
 
•  Al Arabiya News Channel discusses business strategy and region's potential with Huawei Chairman
 
•  350 tech experts to attend Omantel ICT Summit
 
•  European service partner StorTrec signs MoU with Huawei Intelligent Computing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• Nkom to allocate high 6 GHz and 8 GHz spectrum via permits
Norwegian communications regulator Nkom said it will begin an auction of radio line frequencies on 06 May 2020, and the deadline for bidder registration is 12 March...
 
North Africa
 
• Libya’s Trans Sahara and Morocco’s Data Protect sign agreement to establish first data security operations centre in Libya
Libya’s Trans Sahara IT and Communications announced last week that it has signed a strategic partnership with Morocco’s Data Protect to set up the first Security Operation Centre in Libya...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Africa Mobile Networks and ip.access announce 4G/LTE deployment in Zambia
his builds on successful multicountry 3G Small Cell deployments, extending rural cellular coverage across underserved countries in Africa...
 
• Azercell tests 5G in Baku
Azercell has achieved speeds of over 1.1Gbps during a 5G speed test conducted in cooperation with equipment supplier Ericsson in Baku city centre...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• China Telecom deploys PoP at Africa Data Centres' South Africa facility
China Telecom will offer Africa Data Centres’ customers with extended global connectivity and internet services through the PoP...
 
• Broadband satellite to serve Pacific islands delivered to Florida launch base
A powerful commercial communications satellite to broadcast Internet signals over the Asia-Pacific region has arrived at Cape Canaveral for final launch preparations ahead of its planned launch...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Vodafone Germany to modernize digital business and operations systems
Amdocs said that it has signed an agreement with Vodafone Germany to modernize its digital business and operations systems, business processes and customer journeys across all touchpoints and channels...
 
• Smart cities, IoT seen to lead technology trends next year
NTT expects wider adoption of disruptive technologies next year, with the fusing of data, automation and internet of things (IoT) technologies to create connected cities and societies...
 
 
Middle East
 
• BIGO opens office in Jordan
BIGO’s first office in Jordan will serve as an additional regional hub to interact and engage with users and stakeholders, ensure a high-tech corporate presence in Jordan, and advance AI skills among Jordanian youth...
 
• ADDA organises digital majlis on AI and the future of government
The discussions covered the impact of AI on governments today and role of government to ensure the ethical use of AI to benefit society...
 
• Siemens expands Saudi footprint with new R&D center
The MindSphere Application Center facilitates the co-creation of customized digital solutions with partners in the public and private sectors using MindSphere, Siemens’ cloud-based, open industrial IoT platform...
 
South Asia
 
• Edotco and Zong partner for 4G coverage in Pakistan
edotco Pakistan has signed a long-term agreement with Zong 4G to collaborate on multiple projects that would strengthen 4G coverage and customer experience across Pakistan...
 
• SLT Group reports 37% growth in operating profit
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) posted strong financial results for the first nine months of 2019, which recorded a 37% YoY operating profit...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
• Viacom expands via OTT in Russia
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has reached a distribution agreement with the Russian online streaming platform Okko...
 
• Disney+ set for 2020 Asian expansion
Disney+ is to launch in India and Southeast Asia in the second half of 2020 via the Disney-owned Hotstar...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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