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SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
March 31, 2017 |
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| Sri Lanka plans digital council for collection of citizens' data |
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Sri Lanka is planning to set up a Digital Identity Council to implement the national policy on collection, storage, sharing and use of citizens’ personal data under the proposed centralized Household Transfer Management project…
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| Singtel offers global optimized internet service |
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Enterprises can take advantage of the network by connecting their offices worldwide using a hybrid WAN configuration capable of delivering assured, high-performance connectivity, which will also allow enterprises to expose less critical data to attack over the public internet...
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| Plan for e-Oman strategy underway |
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The Information Technology Authority is developing a 2030 strategy which will help plan smart cities, especially making Oman a smart city…
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| Malta calls off 800MHz sale after operators withdraw |
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The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has cancelled the auction process for the award of spectrum in the 800MHz band after incumbent operators Vodafone Malta, GO and Melita withdrew their applications concurrently…
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| National policy pipelined to create digital market in Pakistan |
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)in collaboration with ministry of commerce developing a National Policy on e-Commerce to attract foreign investment for establishing a desired digital market in the country…
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Sharjah Land plans to make kids internet savvy
In a move to teach civic values and a responsible attitude in children while using the Internet, Sharjah Department of eGovernment has introduced a virtual reality game…
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Du launches Wi-Fi in Al Ain shopping mall
In order to facilitate its customers, Du has started offering ] Wi-Fi service called 'WiFi UAE' in the Al Ain Mall on Othman Bin Affan Street in Al Ain…
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Thuraya appoints acting CEO
Thuraya Telecommunications Company has announced that Ahmed Al Shamsi, has been appointed as temporary acting chief executive officer of the company, assuming the role immediately…
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Viettel plans 4G rollout by April 10
In order to achieve target by ensuring access to the internet by 2020, Vietnam’s Viettel is planning to complete its nationwide 4G rollout by April 10…
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Tele2 boosts LTE Advanced network
Tele2 Latvia is planning to invest EUR3 million (USD3.2 million) to construct 60 new base stations. Tele2’s 4G platform is currently available to 99% of Latvians…
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Digicel joins ZTE to expand 4G LTE
In order to expand its 4G LTE networks across its 26 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, Digicel signed deal with ZTE…
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| Global Telecom Update |
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Alibaba plans e-payment promotion in Malaysia
In order totransform Malaysia into a digital economy, Alibaba Group has signed an agreement with the Malaysian government for cooperation in e-payment and financing, and development of e-talent…
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Norton offers solution to secure data over unsecured Wi-Fi
To protect consumers' information from hackers snooping on unsecured wireless (Wi-Fi) networks,Norton by Symantec presented "Norton Wi-Fi Privacy" -- a powerful, yet easy-to-use solution for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone...
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Singtel offers global optimized internet service
Enterprises can take advantage of the network by connecting their offices worldwide using a hybrid WAN configuration capable of delivering assured, high-performance connectivity, which will also allow enterprises to expose...
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Microsoft launches first European lab for IoT
Microsoft launched a new lab in Munich for customers investing in the so called Internet of Things, the idea that everything from appliances to industrial robots is connected to the web…
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| Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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