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October 18, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Sustainability and inclusiveness among key principles that govern digital transformation; Telecom Operators, Regulators, Tech Providers have a direct role in reimagining broadband, says SAMENA Council CEO
 
 
Addressing a China Mobile International hosted leadership gala dinner, SAMENA Telecommunications Council’s CEO, Bocar BA, described how digital multilateralism has become inevitable and how sustainability challenges, including in digital infrastructure development through robust financing, are prompting unprecedented, out-of-the-box approaches to materialize. "This region, led by the collaboration and expertise from the likes of China Mobile as well as other valued members of SAMENA Council, and supported by enabling policies and improved regulatory approaches"...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& and SES join forces to offer one-hop connectivity to Microsoft Azure
Member Logo The Carrier and Wholesale Services (C&WS) division of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) recently announced its partnership with Microsoft and SES to host the co-located SES O3b mPOWER and Microsoft ground station at Ras...
 
•  Nokia launches AI Maturity Assessment to support communication service providers with AI strategy, adoption
Member Logo Nokia announced the launch of its AI Maturity Assessment to help communication service providers (CSPs) better leverage autonomously driven software solutions that can reduce network congestion, improve network quality, and...
 
•  Huawei and IEEE UAE Section jointly release L3.5 data center autonomous driving network white paper
Member Logo This white paper provides deep insight into the architecture, key capabilities, and typical application scenarios of L3.5 autonomous driving networks (ADNs) in data center scenarios, as well as deployment practices for key...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Investment funds to attend Startup Village forum
Intaj, the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship (MODEE), is preparing to announce a dedicated area in the Middle East and...
 
MCMC to work closely with telcos to ensure good network coverage for GE15
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will work closely with telecommunication service providers to ensure good coverage and quality of services throughout the country for the upcoming 15th General...
 
Middle East
 
Injazat, SGTech to collaborate on technology sharing
By signing the MoU, Injazat has become the first international company to be included in the SG Tech association previously only exclusive to Singaporean companies...
 
Orange Jordan supports entrepreneurship and innovation training at UJ
The training was implemented in coordination with the University of Jordan’s requirements coordination office...
 
ITHCA concludes its participation in GITEX Global 2022 Dubai
At the conclusion of the participation of ITHCA Group in the event, Oman Technology Fund, one of the companies of the group, was announced as winner in the US$1 million investment opportunity companies out of 30 emerging...
 
North Africa
 
Tunisia ranks fourth in Africa in E-Government Development Index
Tunisia has moved up three spots to 88th out of 193 countries with in the latest global ranking of the United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI)...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Flipkart launches metaverse to boost user engagement
Flipkart, an ecommerce platform, has launched a metaverse that allows consumers to discover products in a photorealistic virtual destination and shop on the firm’s app...
 
Viaplay to launch in UK on November 1
It means that Viaplay will be able to offer viewers a combination of movies and sports when it goes live in the UK on November 1...
 
 
South Asia
 
Sarsabz Pakistan mobile app claims fastest growth within the agri-sector
Being near to completing one year since its launch, the ‘Sarsabz Pakistan’ mobile app has garnered immense popularity and attention amongst the Pakistani farmers' community...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Telekom improves 4G, 5G coverage and capacity in 1,442 locations
Telekom Deutschland, the domestic fixed and mobile unit of Deutsche Telekom (DT), says it expanded the capacity and coverage of its mobile network at 1,442 locations nationwide in August...
 
GTT launches 5G fixed wireless solution in U.S.
The solution will give clients optimised internet connectivity for both primary and backup applications and automatically move calls to a stronger 5G network in cases of signal loss...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink files for Indian satellite licence
The application makes Starlink the third company to file for a satellite broadband permit from the DoT, with Airtel’s OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications having already begun the licensing process...
 
Vodafone and Altice launch German broadband company
Vodafone said the FibreCo venture would build a "fiber-to-the-home" broadband network available to 7 million German homes, allowing Britain-based Vodafone to upgrade its existing network in Germany, its biggest market...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Malwarebytes expands EMEA channel presence
Cybersecurity company Malwarebytes is expanding its channel presence in EMEA with a new management team structure and offerings for the success of its partners...
 
Vodafone commences SAP migration to Google Cloud
Vodafone Group took the next step in a cloud migration strategy by commencing the transfer of key functions run on a SAP platform to Google Cloud...
 
NEC to build 5G innovation lab for NSW Telco Authority
NEC Corporation has been selected by the NSW (New South Wales) Telco Authority to build the initial phase of a 5G innovation lab as part of a new partnership...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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