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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 6, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
AURELIUS acquires BT Fleet Solutions from BT Group Plc
 
 
The divestment of BT Fleet Solutions aligns with BT’s ongoing transformation programme and strategy of focusing on converged connectivity and services, with further investments in both its fixed and mobile networks via programmes such as full fibre and 5G...
 
Accenture to support Brandix accelerate journey to “Future-Ready” its operations
 
 
Accenture has signed an agreement to help Brandix, the leading apparel manufacturer in Sri Lanka, transform its manufacturing, supply chain, finance and human resources operations to set the stage for the company’s digital future...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  VIVA announces special Hajj offer for postpaid customers
Member Logo VIVA Kuwait has announced the special Hajj offer for postpaid customers only, during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, starting 2 until 16 August 2019, allowing them to enjoy free unlimited internet, by sending H1 to 102...
 
•  AT&T and Spotify bring customers more options
Member Logo AT&T and Spotify are teaming up to provide AT&T customers with additional value through new ways of listening to music and podcasts...
 
•  UAE's du announces new roaming solutions for customers travelling for Hajj or visiting GCC countries
Member Logo du has announced three new and convenient roaming bundles for customers who are travelling for Hajj and to other GCC countries...
 
•  Cisco announces intent to acquire Voicea
Member Logo Cisco intent to acquire Voicea represents another proof point in Cisco’s continuous commitment to making Webex the collaboration platform-of-choice for the best employee experience...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  SES pioneers cloud based network automation and service orchestration
 
•  Huawei, in collaboration with leading consumer appliances provider and telecom operator, launches the world's first AI+5G interconnected factory
 
•  Eutelsat releases full year 2018-19 results
 
•  STC ready to launch 5G services for Hajj pilgrims
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
ARKEP renews TK, IPKO spectrum
Kosovo’s telecoms watchdog ARKEP has renewed the spectrum licences of incumbent cellcos Telecom Kosovo and IPKO for 20 more years...
 
5G upgrade requires massive outlay: NBTC
Telecom operators may need to spend 200-300 billion baht each to change their network equipment for 5G technology, says the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)...
 
South Asia
 
Sri Lankan company implements cloud-based digital strategy
Capital Alliance Group recently highlighted how customers benefit from a reliable and trusted service, while employees enjoy a highly collaborative and connected workplace with the support of Microsoft solutions and...
 
Export of IT services earns over US$1 billion
Pakistan earned US$1008.490 million by providing different information technology (IT) services in various countries during the first eleven months of the fiscal year 2018-19...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Orange Caraibes launches Gigabit LTE
Orange Caraibe, which offers services in the French overseas territories of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Saint-Martin and Saint Barthelemy, has launched Gigabit LTE, offering downlink of 900Mbps...
 
MyTel anticipating 5G rollout next year if granted licence
Telecom International Myanmar Co Ltd (MyTel), a joint venture between Myanmar and Vietnam launched in June last year, can roll out 5G services next year if the spectrum license is granted...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Vodafone launches OTT Vodafone TV in New Zealand
The plug and play Vodafone TV, which goes on sale in September will be pre-loaded with a range of apps including TVNZOnDemand, ThreeNow, Sky, Sky Sport, Netflix and YouTube...
 
Streamhub launches cross-industry data management platform for Japan
London-based video analytics firm Streamhub has announced the launch of a cross-industry data management platform for online video in Japan...
 
 
Middle East
 
Free video calls launched in UAE; 50% off on mobile, internet packages
UAE telecom companies have announced special packages - for people of determination in the country - on all packages including mobile data, TV, telephone, internet and even video calls...
 
Jordan mobile investments reach US$ 131 million in 2018
These investments amount to 68 percent of the overall investments by companies operating in the telecommunications sector...
 
StarzPlay reveals kids summer programming
UAE-founded StarzPlay has revealed its entire line up of kids programming on its subscription video on demand service (SVOD) platform for the Middle East...
 
North Africa
 
Wazihub, Microsoft, Zindi call on data scientists
Wazihub is an innovation project for Africa, aiming to create an open hub that enables Africans to address local service needs through the co-design and development of cutting-edge, African-grade solutions that leverage the...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Airtel deepens internet connectivity
Airtel Nigeria has taken a definitive step to deepen broadband connectivity in homes and offices across the country with the roll out of its 'Home Broadband' value offering across the country...
 
LeoLabs introduces commercial satellite tracking service
The service will be available as a web-based subscription and offer satellite operators a full range of monitoring capabilities, including precision tracking and predictive radar availability...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Rostelecom buys Vladivostok TV, Internet provider
Russia's Rostelecom has announced the acquisition of Alliance Telecom, an outfit that provides Internet and TV services in the far south east of the country...
 
Digital Realty plans data centers in South Korea, Frankfurt
The global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection services says it will build its first data center in Seoul, South Korea, and its third facility in the Frankfurt area...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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