SAMENA Daily News

'SAMENA Daily' - Archive

SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

Industry News Briefing
October 16, 2017

Cisco attracts significant attention at GITEX 2017

Cisco’s participation at GITEX Technology Week 2017 received widespread attention as the global technology leader leveraged the region’s largest tech event to showcase some of its latest innovations and solutions for the digital era.

Batelco presented with best Cisco Channel Partner in Bahrain Award

Batelco, Bahrain’s leading digital solutions provider has been presented with the Best Cisco Channel Partner in Bahrain Award, by Aptec - an Ingram Micro company, at GITEX 2017...

Member News

•

Saudi Telecom Company announces alliance with Tech Mahindra

Saudi Telecom Company has joined Tech Mahindra to focus on digitization, the Internet of Things and Saudi Vision 2030…

•

Etisalat signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Distribution Company

Etisalat and Abu Dhabi Distribution Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding to appoint Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC), part of Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) as a partner to promote Etisalat...

•

Omantel’s TV+ service transforms businesses

Omantel has launched its TV+ service for corporate customers, which has been launched to transform the workplace and business into a lively environment...

•

Onebip partners with SLA Digital for direct operator billing in the middle east

Onebip has partnered with SLA Digital to extend their Direct Operator Billing coverage in the Middle East for their portfolio of content partners...

•

du trials Nokia Software Defined Access Networks to build smarter networks

du has announced that it is the first provider in the Middle East to trial SDAN technology on NG-PON and establish an intelligent network capable of supporting future needs...

•

Eurochannel upgrades to HD at Eutelsat’s key video neighbourhood at 16° East

Eurochannel, the international channel dedicated to high-quality European films and series, announced from MIPCOM in Cannes its upgrade from Standard to High Definition (HD) with Eutelsat...

Policy and Regulation

•	UAE TRA inks deal with ICDL Arabia on digital security The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority inked an agreement with ICDL Arabia to develop the online safety skills of government officials...

•	PTA’s regulation “DIRBS” to block Illegal mobiles in Pakistan Pakistan Telecommunication Authority introduced a comprehensive initiative to discourage smuggling and theft of mobile-devices, by blocking these illegal and counterfeit handsets operating in the country…

•	Phone paper mobilizes for 5G future The Department of Communications and the Arts has released a directions paper on the introduction of 5G mobile technology in Australia…

North Africa

•	Maroc Telecom invests in African communications infrastructure Maroc Telecom is going to invest in infrastructural projects and the improvement of the quality of its services in Africa...

•	Africa gets a new Bitcoin Marketplace Tanjalo, a blockchain startup in Nigeria has launched an online marketplace where residents can buy and sell bitcoin…

3G and 4G Networks

•	Toulouse Metro to get full 4G coverage within a month Toulouse will become the first city in France to offer full 4G mobile coverage on all its underground lines and stations...

•	Vodafone introduces gigabit LTE in Germany Vodafone Germany has introduced the first mobile base stations supporting speeds of 1 Gbps…

•	Airtel launches VoLTE services Airtel has announced the launch of its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services across the city of Goa...

Global Telecom Update

•	Samsung presents NB-IoT GPS smart tag Samsung Electronics' Connect Tag is the first of its kind to use the NB-IoT network and can be used to track pets, children, and personal items…

•	Nokia demonstrates first PON solution with integrated wireless drop alternative Nokia unveiled its Wireless PON solution, an industry first that allows operators to bring gigabit services to customers using WiGig wireless technology, eliminating the need to bring fiber all the way to a home or...

•	Cubic Telecom signs up with Telstra Wholesale for Australian expansion Cubic Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding with Telstra Wholesale to deliver a unique connectivity experience to its automotive customers in Australia...

•	DT debuts Europe’s first 5G antennas Deutsche Telekom has announced that Europe’s first 5G antennas have begun transmitting in the German capital Berlin...

Middle East

•	Free WiFi planned for Sharjah parks & beaches Free Wi-Fi will now be available at public parks and public beaches across the emirate of Sharjah…

•	Saudi Arabia undergoes digital transformation According to Saudi Arabia’s National Digitization Unit, it is considering smart cities solutions that will realize Vision 2030’s goal of building the new hub for the Arab World…

•	Irancel launches eSIM Project Iran’s second largest mobile operator MTN-Irancell over the weekend announced that it is set to develop eSIMs (embedded Subscriber Identity Module)…

•	DEWA, Emirates NBD join forces to collaborate on IoT Dubai Electricity and Water Authority inked deal with Emirates NBD to promote cooperation in innovation and digital transformation…

South Asia

•	Dialog launches South Asia's first NB-IoT service To enable seamless connectivity amongst devices using Low Power Wide Area technology, Dialog Axiata has launcheda narrowband radio technology in Sri Lanka…

•	AVOXI enhances international toll free number service in South Asia AVOXI has expanded its international toll-free number service in South Asia including added and extended service which includes additional mobile and landline coverage,in Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan…

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Smartphones eclipse tablets as mobile devices take lead Smartphone penetration will reach 66% in 52 key countries next year, while tablet penetration is now stabilising at about 20%...

•	Xiaomi and others invest in microlending platform KrazyBee Microlending platform KrazyBee has raised USD 8 million from Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Technologies and Chinese venture capital firm Shunwei Capital...

Alternative Telecom

•	TDS Telecom plans to upgrade broadband TDS Telecom started work to upgrade expand and improve broadband to nearly 3,400 locations in northern Georgia…

•	Optus Satellite all set to offer NBN satellite services According to Optus satellite, it has offered its first foray into providing satellite services over the National Broadband Network (NBN), via a partnership with Southern Phone…

•	Metrological, ActiveVideo offer OTT to installed devices Metrological and ActiveVideo have introduced a joint solution that brings OTT content on existing set-top boxes…

•	Uganda improves international connectivity via WIOCC Uganda Telecom Ltd (UTL) has signed a partnership agreement with the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) designed to improve data capacity and boost internet access speeds...

About SAMENA Council

• History

• Profile

• CEO's Message


• Board of Directors

• Executive Committee

Members

• Member List

• Membership Benefits

Initiatives

• Position Papers

• Industry Issues

• Policy & Regulation Issues

Please add news@samenacouncil.org to your E-mail Safe List.

If you received this news update from a colleague and are interested in receiving your own copy, please contact us here »

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.

SAMENA Telecommunications Council

www.samenacouncil.org

'SAMENA Daily' - Archive

Media