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September 7, 2019

Zain announces expanded cloud offerings with Oracle FastConnect

Zain Group has announced that it will offer dedicated and private access to Oracle Cloud through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure FastConnect, becoming one of the first mobile operator in the region to receive this accreditation...

Member News

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BT to deliver cyber security services for icare

BT has signed a contract to deploy a cloud-based SIEM service for icare, a regional provider of insurance and care services to the businesses, people and communities of New South Wales, Australia...

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ITU Inter-regional workshop focuses on preparations for World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19)

An Inter-regional Workshop focused on preparations for the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) opened in Geneva on the 4th of September...

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Tech Mahindra announces multi-year agreement to accelerate AT&T’s technology transformation

Tech Mahindra has announced expansion of its strategic collaboration with AT&T to accelerate AT&T’s IT network application, shared systems modernization and movement to the cloud...

Policy and Regulation

•	The GCC e-Government executive committee concludes its 21st meeting with the participation of TRA he participating delegations discussed 13 topics on the agenda of the meeting, in addition to the latest developments in the Gulf region regarding the e-government sector...

•	Telecom Ministry renews the license of SabaFon mobile company for 2 additional years Yemen's Minister of Communications and Information Technology has signed an agreement to renew the license of SabaFon Mobile Company for 2 years...

South Asia

•	Binjee to offer diverse and original digital content in Pakistan Aside from web series and various shows, Binjee also aims to promote local, original music by providing a platform to fresh artists...

•	Nepal Telecom launches fiber broadband services in Mahendranagar The operator currently has two distribution cabinets with capacity for 1,024 FTTH lines and plans to install a further seven in other areas of the municipality subject to demand...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Orange Moldova launches VoLTE service, VoLTE phones Orange Moldova said it became the first local operator to launch a VoLTE service and also the first phones that support this technology...

•	Deutsche Telekom 5G network goes live in 5 German cities Deutsche Telekom announced that its 5G mobile network had gone live in five German cities, timing the launch for maximum impact on the opening day of the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Amazon Fire TV launches in France, Italy, and Spain Amazon is bringing Fire TV to France, Italy, and Spain with a new lineup of devices including Fire TV Stick 4K, and the all-new Alexa Voice Remote...

•	MLB, NTT tie up on live-game broadcasting Major League Baseball has partnered with NTT to do large-screen live broadcasting of MLB games using the telecommunications giant’s cutting-edge technology for real-time imaging...

Middle East

•	Vodafone to launch in Oman, as it boosts its presence in MENA Vodafone Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Oman Future Telecommunications to launch mobile network services in the Sultanate of Oman...

•	WISeKey establishes JV for localized cybersecurity and IoT offerings in the Middle East WISeKey has established WISeKey Arabia, a JV with Saudi Advanced Technologies Company to implement a strategy for the development of cybersecurity and IoT market in Saudi Arabia...

•	Souq.com introduces same day delivery in Saudi Arabia Souq.com, the online retail and marketplace in the Arab region, announced that it has taken a step forward for e-commerce in Saudi Arabia by introducing a same day delivery service...

North Africa

•	ADTRAN to create a better broadband experience in Egypt ADTRAN has announced an agreement with the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) to work on a joint manufacturing program in Egypt to deliver ADTRAN´s fiber products for Egypt...

Satellite & Internet

•	Mainone cable to boost connectivity in West Africa Mainone, Orange and Sonatel will collaborate to connect the cable to the West African nations of Senegal and the Ivory Coast...

•	IEC partners with Lars Thrane to boost satcom solutions Requiring no yearly maintenance. the LT-3100 system provides voice, data, SMS, vessel tracking, and more services from Iridium at competitive airtime charges...

Global Telecom Update

•	Cubic Telecom to partner with Microsoft Irish tech company Cubic Telecom will demonstrate its new connected-car collaboration with Microsoft at the Frankfurt Motor Show...

•	Telecoms emergency teams flying in as Dorian devastates Bahamas infrastructure Hurricane Dorian has knocked out internet and telecoms connections across the Bahamas and US operators are preparing for the disastrous storm to hit Florida, Georgia and South Carolina...

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