SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
September 17, 2017 |
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IoT gateways given a benchmark |
Installing a ‘benchmark’ for all IoT gateways to give some control over the data being consumed by smart devices, all networks will be required to install a rig to provide real-time intelligence. The TPC chose to devise a benchmark for gateways because it feels they're the devices customers need to measure, especially in terms of data ingestion rate. The organisation believes that IoT users will operate a pair of gateways, clustered for redundancy..
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Banks to join forces in fight againg cyber security threats |
Local and international banks in the United Arab Emirates are sharing information in an effort to reduce cyber attacks. The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) said it was partnering with U.S.-based Anomali to create the Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which it said was the first such initiative in the Middle East..
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North America number one for global LTE roaming traffic |
A recent study has found that North America and Latin America now account for 81% of all LTE roaming traffic worldwide. The study highlights the lack of inter-regional inbound and outbound LTE roaming outside of the Americas. It analyses regional data traffic across 1,000 mobile operators in North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, India and the Middle East...
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Policy and Regulation |
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Taiwan all set to develop essential IPs for 5G
The Taiwanese government is all set to collaborate with domestic companies, industrial associations and institutional organizations to develop and secure more essential IPs to safeguard the development of the local 5G...
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Swedish regulator to auction 450 MHz band
Telecoms regulator the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency has announced that it will hold an auction for spectrum in the 450MHz frequency band early next year...
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PTA invites consultations for 3G/4G auction
PTA has invited consultations for 3G/4G Auction in AJK & GB to create a fair regulatory regime to promote investment, encourage competition, protect consumer interest and ensure high quality ICT services...
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3G and 4G Networks |
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XL Axiata extends 4G footprint
Mobile network operator (MNO) XL Axiata has added the area of Bangka Belitung to its 4G coverage area as part of the ongoing deployment as it continues to expand LTE services in Sumatra and the surrounding islands...
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Brazil leading 4G expansion in Latin America
Brazil ranks first in the region both in the number of lines and the total user base...
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North America number one for global LTE roaming traffic
A recent study has found that North America and Latin America now account for 81% of all LTE roaming traffic worldwide. The study highlights the lack of inter-regional inbound and outbound LTE roaming outside of the...
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Global Telecom Update |
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China Telecom to launch SD-WAN services
China Telecom Global has launched its SD-WAN service portfolio in partnership with Versa Networks, delivering connectivity to its customers with the possibility of establishing a hybrid network with MPLS VPN...
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SK Telecom and Airtel to build 5G mobile network
Airtel and SK Telecom have joined hands to work across several areas including the capacity to identify, monitor and deliver improvements to the network experience on an individual device basis...
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IoT gateways given a benchmark
Installing a ‘benchmark’ for all IoT gateways to give some control over the data being consumed by smart devices, all networks will be required to install a rig to provide real-time intelligence. The TPC chose to...
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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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