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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 28, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ETCO Space and Etlaq join hands to forge space partnership
 
 
Omantel hosted at its head office the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ETCO Space and Etlaq that seeks to explore partnership in “Data Center” services and technology solutions and products...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Group's 'Smart Bus' initiative boosted digital knowledge for thousands of beneficiaries in the Kingdom
Member Logo stc Group, an enabler of digital transformation, today proudly announces the successful completion of the second phase of its ‘Smart Bus’ initiative. Part of the Group’s commitment to enriching lives...
 
•  Nokia and Transworld build optical transport network in Pakistan, UAE and Oman
Member Logo Transworld Associates (TWA) will use Nokia’s optical transport solution to build a new optical network connecting Pakistan, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman as part of its submarine capacity expansion plan...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST launches the “Madarik” Program to enable national capabilities in scientific tracks in space sector
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has launched “Madarik” Program which aims to develop national cadres, build a sustainable future, and leverage from global experts to create diverse...
 
Ghana telecoms regulator implements strategies to prevent future Internet disruptions
The National Communications Authority of Ghana (NCA) has announced measures to avoid future internet disruptions and ensure good quality of service to consumers...
 
South Asia
 
bKash, DataSoft's joint initiative to increase digital payments in microfinance
DataSoft has long been providing data management and accounting system services to various MFIs through their Microfin360 solution...
 
NTC urges customers to phase out copper wire-based service and upgrade to fiber technology
Nepal Telecom (NTC) has urged its customers to swiftly upgrade their landline telephone services from traditional copper wires to modern fiber technology...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Sony Pictures launches 54 FAST channels across Europe
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is launching its portfolio of Sony One FAST channels on LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus and TiVo+ across European markets...
 
Canal+ First launches on Drei TV Plus
Canal+ First can be streamed via the Drei TV app on smart TVs, the Fire TV stick, Apple TV and mobile Android or iOS devices...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Cloud transformation and new revenue streams with Mauritius Telecom
Mauritius Telecom has been on a cloud transformation journey for over a decade now, having first introduced cloud services as early as 2010...
 
Zscaler and BT announce new commercial partnership to strengthen BT’s managed security services
BT can offer its customers a range of new solutions that will reduce the complexity of IT infrastructures while shrinking their cyber-attack surface, enabling businesses to become more agile, efficient, resilient, and...
 
HPE taps GenAI to bolster AIOps on Aruba Networking Central
The GenAI LLM functionality will be incorporated into HPE Aruba Networking Central’s AI Search feature, complementing existing machine learning (ML)-based AI throughout HPE Networking Central to provide deeper...
 
 
Middle East
 
Arab Advisors Group announces early bird registration for Summit
The Arab Advisors Group’s 5G Summit 2024 in Amman on June 4 will debate the challenges and opportunities facing the deployment of 5G networks...
 
Wahyd advances Saudi Vision 2030 with tech innovation
Wahyd’s proactive approach to adopting sustainable practices underscores a commitment to environmental responsibility, directly aligning with Vision 2030’s sustainability goals...
 
Ericsson, du reach 16.7 Gbps download speed on 5G SA
The implementation is based on Ericsson 5G SA New Radio-Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) and carrier aggregation to combine 8 carriers of millimeter wave (mmWave) and 2 carriers of mid-band...
 
UAE launches new data platform to enhance air cargo industry
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has taken a pioneering leap forward with the launch of the Cargo Data Reporting System (CARDS)...
 
North Africa
 
GITEX Africa 2024 set to welcome global tech and startup leaders to Morocco
Organisers of GITEX Africa 2024 are getting ready to welcome thousands of influential names in the global startup and tech community at its second annual event in Marrakech, Morocco...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
New 4G and 5G small poles rolled out across UK
New small smart poles have been trialled in the UK that could remove the need for tall mobile masts and aid cities in their smart city initiatives...
 
China has over 850 million 5G users
Data from the China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) shows that, as of the end of February China's largest wireless carriers, have a total of 1.746 billion mobile phone users, of which 851...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
S. Korea, Japan to cooperate in developing satellite navigation system
In the first technical working group meeting in Seoul, they discussed the progress of the Korean Positioning System (KPS) and Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), along with measures to better allow the two...
 
CMC Networks launches enterprise broadband wireless in South Africa
CMC Networks announced that it has launched its Air Connect solution in South Africa, which promises to deliver broadband wireless connectivity to businesses in remote and rugged environments...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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