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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 25, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
stc launches a data analysis laboratory as a cloud platform for artificial intelligence innovation
 
 
The CEO of stc group Nasser bin Suleiman Al-Nasser called on large companies to adopt transformative plans to promote innovation through artificial intelligence (AI), and to develop solutions that aim to support the growth of sectors while reducing the costs in each of them...
 
Oman Broadband inks pact to utilise Nama Group’s fibre optic network
 
 
The pact, signed at OBC’s head office in Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM), marks the culmination of fruitful engagements involving the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), on the one hand, and Oman Broadband Company, and the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA), on the other...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Mobily’s net profit more than triples to SAR 537 million in 9M 2020
Member Logo Mobily’s nine-month results were also driven by growth in business unit revenues, improved consumer revenues, as well as the growth in FTTH active base and wholesale revenues...
 
•  BT launches RCS Business Messaging to customers in the UK
Member Logo Through its Smart Messaging platform, BT enables brands and consumers to connect and communicate via richer, more relevant and actionable messages...
 
•  AT&T reports third quarter 2020 Results
Member Logo AT&T reported third-quarter results that showed solid subscriber growth in the company’s market focus areas of wireless and fiber broadband while continuing to reflect strong cash flows, financial strength, and...
 
•  Cisco accelerates secure cloud adoption with launch of new WAN edge platform
Member Logo Cisco Catalyst 8000 edge platform accelerates cloud adoption by providing businesses with flexible options for secure connectivity and visibility to applications across cloud, data center, and edge...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Etisalat UAE recognised as the fastest mobile network operator globally by Ookla Speedtest
 
•  Saudi Arabia launches national artificial intelligence strategy
 
•  Oman’s digital strategy to boost economic growth hailed
 
•  stc discussed the importance of end-to-end digitization in Forbes Middle East webinar
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• TRA and Bee’ah agree on environmental awareness dissemination
Through this agreement, the two parties seek to develop a joint strategy to develop an environmentally-friendly policy and joint action plan for the responsible collection, disposal, and recycling of waste...
 
• ITU Virtual Digital World 2020 opens its doors to an online global audience
Opening ceremony marks the launch of the 3-day programme of ministerial roundtables, forum discussions & virtual exhibition...
 
• ITIDA holds forum on digital transformation role in sustaining business growth
The forum sessions introduced digital transformation tools, and the pivotal role digital transformation plays in sustaining the growth of business...
 
South Asia
 
• Grameenphone awarded for highest online Visa transactions
Grameenphone has been one of the top names, alongside leading banks and fintech that displayed an array of exciting possibilities and superior digital services for their customers...
 
• Accenture implements SAP at clients in Sri Lanka and Thailand
The new platform – which recently went live – has been built on the SAP SuccessFactors platform, and has helped Brandix eliminated paper-based HR processes...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
• WarnerMedia RIDE streaming comes to AT&T-connected GM vehicles
AT&T, WarnerMedia and General Motors (GM) are raising the bar on the driving experience with AT&T connectivity and in-vehicle WarnerMedia premium entertainment...
 
• Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming apps confirmed for PS5 launch
Sony has confirmed that Netflix, Disney+ and a number of other streaming services will be available on the upcoming PlayStation 5 games console when it launches next month...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Zamtel stakes coverage lead in Zambia
The towers are located in three locations in the districts of Muchinga and Chasefu, districts Mupeta labelled as key to tapping into for growth...
 
• Telefonica’s ElevenPaths enhances its global IoT security capabilities with Subex
The monitoring and incident response service will leverage Machine Learning and specific IoT/OT threat intelligence techniques to profile the behaviour of IoT devices and associated networks...
 
• SK Telecom launches 5G-VR service for early detection of amnesia
SK Telecom is offering a provisional service designed to detect Alzheimer’s patients at an early stage by using 5G and VR technologies...
 
 
Middle East
 
• Global organizations commend Saudi Arabia’s role in e-learning
The studies involved the participation of 342,000 respondents and were conducted under the supervision of the Kingdom’s National Center for e-Learning...
 
• Abu Dhabi, Dubai power digital innovation drive
Smart Cities and Sustainable Mobility: improving the quality of our lives, is the third forum in a series of six discussing a range of prevalent innovation topics...
 
• Bahrain Duty Free partners with Thinksmart
Forsati aims towards giving Top Bahraini Graduates with the skill set needed for the latest IT technology trends...
 
• du's profits increase in 9 months
The net profits of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) rose to AED 1.39 billion during the first nine months of 2020...
 
• Dubai Crown Prince inaugurates Hamdan Smart Station for Dubai Police
Equipped with the latest tools, the station utilises virtual reality and simulation technologies to provide comprehensive scenario-based emergency training...
 
North Africa
 
• Mobilis extends mobile coverage on Algeria's road transport network
Mobilis has announced the inauguration of eight new cell sites as part of its efforts to extend mobile coverage on major sections of the motorway...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Vodafone uses phone boxes to boost 4G signal in Brighton
The internet and mobile phone provider have installed small cells on top of five disused phone boxes across the city in order to strengthen the 4G signal...
 
• T-Mobile targets 1 November 5G launch in Prague and Brno
T-Mobile’s Czech unit aims to kick off commercial operations over its new Non-Standalone (NSA) 5G network in the cities of Prague and Brno, including part of the Prague metro...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• Tcell launches GPON broadband
Tajik mobile operator Tcell has launched GPON fiber-based fixed broadband services under the TezNet banner...
 
• The first satellite with AI onboard is now in orbit
PhiSat-1 is the first satellite to make it into orbit with AI onboard, and the tech could transform the way people respond to disasters, such as oil spills and wildfires...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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