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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 24, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cisco innovates cellular IoT connectivity management with 5G readiness and machine learning
 
 
Cisco has announced advancements to its IoT portfolio that enable service provider partners to offer optimized management of cellular IoT environments and new 5G use-cases. New wireless technologies – such as 5G, Wi-Fi 6 – will lead to more devices and new advanced Industrial IoT (IIoT) use cases and will give service providers the tools to create competitive cellular IoT offerings for their customers...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T announces issuance of Series B and Series C preferred shares
Member Logo As described on the earnings call on January 29, 2020, AT&T continues to add preferred equity to its capital structure, providing investors another alternative to invest in AT&T...
 
•  Nokia introduces cloud-native Assurance and Experience software
Member Logo Nokia has introduced two new cloud-native software applications that help communication service provider (CSPs) operate their networks more efficiently and effectively, and drive new revenue opportunities...
 
•  Huawei builds a solid foundation for the Intelligent World 2030
Member Logo Huawei believes new types of connectivity, computing, platform, and ecosystem will build a solid foundation for the intelligent world of 2030...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Ministry signs MoU to develop logistics sector using 4IR technologies
The Ministry of Technology and Communications and Asyad Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate and organise cooperation to leverage ICT in developing the logistics sector in Oman...
 
RATEL opens consultation on spectrum allocations
The Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services has begun a public consultation on frequency allocation plans for spectrum in the...
 
South Asia
 
Bangladesh mobile phone market sees 4% growth in 2019
The Bangladeshi mobile phone market returned to growth in 2019 with a 4.1 percent annual increase, shipping 29.6 million units during the year...
 
North Africa
 
Moroccan personnel sourcing startup KWIKS secures GreenTec investment
KWIKS, a Moroccan digital platform that specialises in rapid personnel sourcing, has raised funding from GreenTec Capital to expand its reach in Africa...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
9mobile extends 4G services to 16 cities
Nigerian telecommunication company, 9mobile is expanding its 4G LTE deployment to more cities as part of efforts to continue offering superior quality services to its customers...
 
Taiwan Mobile, SK Telecom extend partnership to 5G
This partnership would see the two companies integrate their 5G technologies and resources to develop new broadband applications for enterprise clients...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
VIZIO embeds Disney+ on SmartCast TVs
The Disney+ app will be available on the SmartCast platform in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and users in these locations can find and subscribe through the apps row on SmartCast Home or through the SmartCast Mobile app...
 
Freesat launches third generation 4K TV boxes
UK free-to-view satellite platform Freesat has launched a new generation of 4K TV boxes, including three new DVR-enabled models and a zapper box...
 
 
Middle East
 
Saudi telcos and ISPs sign FTTH open access agreement
Telecoms operators and internet service providers (ISPs) in Saudi Arabia have signed an open access agreement that will guarantee the availability of FTTH)services through any selected provider within the Kingdom...
 
MoCCAE, Twitter organise dialogue on role of social media in driving climate action
The dialogue cited the #ItAffectsYou campaign, launched by MoCCAE as a prime example of leveraging social media to raise awareness about the urgency of climate action...
 
Huawei to launch new products in Oman
Soon people across the Sultanate will be able to get their hands on Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro and can also expect P40 along with 5G smartphones...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Capita drives forward Norfolk’s digital transformation
The LFFN infrastructure will provide public sector departments access to a range of ultra-fast bandwidth connectivity...
 
Claro Argentina taps HISPASAT for rural 3G, 4G coverage
The rollout of the satellite network has already started in 100 communities and will ultimately reach 250 rural locations in Argentina...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Zambia Railways to benefit from telecoms firm’s digitalisation expertise
Zamtel has signed a memorandum of understanding to provide Zambia Railways Ltd with voice and data communications as well as digitalisation technology...
 
Sheffield’s highway network gets UK’s latest IoT-based Smart City technology
Amey has partnered with technology company Connexin to build the UK’s latest Smart City, starting with digitised road assets connected to the Internet of Things...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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