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:.Daily News Briefing.:
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October 7, 2016 |
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www.samenacouncil.org
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STC forms national alliance for cloud services
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A strategic alliance between Elm Company and STC has been announced under the supervision of the National Information Center...
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Batelco CEO discusses latest ICT trends in a meeting of private and public sectors
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Bahrain boasts a magnitude of opportunities for both local and foreign investors to be a part of the digital transformation of the industry...
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Etisalat gathers world-renowned disruptors under one platform to empower start-ups and SMBs
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Etisalat’s primary objective is to empower start-ups and SMBs with knowledge of global best practices that will help increase productivity and profitability...
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Policy and Regulation
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- FCC approves rules on ISP customer data protection
The FCC already regulates personal data and privacy issues at telecom network operators. Its oversight is extended to internet providers after its Open Internet Order last year reclassified broadband access as a telecommunications service... Read More
- India sells less spectrum than expected
Vodafone India acquired spectrum in all its key telecom circles in the auction, paying the top price of approximately EUR 2.74 billion... Read More
- Ofcom kicks off 5G auction consultation
The consultation presents its initial thinking on how it could expand spectrum access for mobile services in the 3.6 – 3.8 GHz band, said the regulator... Read More
- TRA hosts IPv6 workshops for private and government entities
Due to the significant impact of IPv6, TRA Oman is cooperating closely with the RIPE NCC to support Omani private and governmental bodies with its expertise and know-how to adopt the protocol in all their networks and services... Read More
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South Asia
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- Etisalat Lanka furthers promise to eliminate visual impairment
The Sri Lankan operator's sustainable initiative seeks to ensure the best possible vision for deserving individuals, thereby improving quality of life... Read More
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Middle East
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North Africa
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- ABEF launches e-payment in Algeria
Many companies and institutions started opening e-payment services on 4 October, including Algerie Telecom, Mobilis, Air Algerie, Algiers' company for Water and Sewerage (SEAAL), Djezzy, Oeredoo and Amana Assurances... Read More
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3G, 4G & Beyond
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- Current considerations for the introduction and success of 5G
Previous generations of mobile technology were introduced during or following high-growth periods in users, revenues, markets and coverage. 5G arrives at a time when there is growth in data traffic, but not in revenues, users or markets... Read More
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OTT, Alternative Telecom
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- Twitter said to continue working on a possible sale of the company
The company added just 9 million monthly active users (MAUs) in the 12 months to 30 June. By comparison, Facebook added 220 million MAUs over the same period... Read More
- Verizon wants $1b off on Yahoo deal
The telco wants to merge the Yahoo Inc. assets with AOL Inc., another Internet property it acquired for about $4.4 billion last year, so that it can more effectively compete against the likes of Google and Facebook in advertising markets... Read More
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Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
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- User-generated video, live streaming grow online
Today's home entertainment is all about personalisation. Consumers now expect video, music and gaming experiences to adapt to their needs, including anywhere, anytime and any-device access. Competition for customers and revenues will become even more intense in the future... Read More
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Global Telecom Update
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- Nokia acquires Eta Devices to boost base station energy efficiency
The Massachusetts-based startup offers a power management technology called ETAdvanced that allows base stations to reduce heat waste drastically. As a result, it has achieved 70 percent efficiency in base stations... Read More
- AT&T and Amazon enter cloud collaboration
AT&T's mobile reach and global network remain a key piece of the puzzle of course, and the company is said to now be looking for growth via the expansion of its content business... Read More
- Gartner sees phone shipments returning to growth next year
The smartphone market is maturing, and reaching global saturation with phones that are increasingly capable and remain good enough for longer. The market for premium smartphones may return to 3.5 percent growth in 2017... Read More
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