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SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
September 24, 2019 |
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| Microsoft joins SAMENA Council to advance digital transformation efforts in the region in collaboration with industry stakeholders |
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SAMENA Telecommunications Council has announced that Microsoft, a global leader in technological innovation, has joined its membership as an enabler of digital transformation, innovation, and accessibility, in the wake of fifth-generation technology. “UAE’s telecom sector is setting an example to lead the country’s digital transformation agenda and technology will act as a significant enabler in this journey.”, said Khaleelo Khan, MEA Industry Director - Telecoms and Media at Microsoft...
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| Eutelsat kicks off ELO, its constellation of nanosatellites dedicated to the Internet of Things |
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The construction of this nanosatellite constellation will begin with a first series of four satellites from Loft Orbital (ELO 1 and 2) and Clyde Space (ELO 3 and 4). With expected launch dates between 2020 and 2021, these four satellites will enter commercial service as soon as they are delivered into orbit...
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| Huawei advances AI and gears up for 5G expansion at GITEX Technology Week 2019 |
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At this year’s GITEX Technology Week, Huawei will preview how the deeper integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as 5G ecosystem development is helping businesses to stay connected in a digitally-driven world...
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| Member News |
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Telcos today play a key role in enabling a digital economy, says Etisalat Chief
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Etisalat pioneered the 5G launch in the MENA region through its commitment and focused efforts on key strategic priorities that has enabled smarter digital offerings and transformed the ecosystem... |
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du and Network International join forces to launch advanced payment solution
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du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is enabling small-to-medium businesses to flourish through the launch of an efficient, affordable POS solution... |
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VIVA celebrates the Saudi National Day
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VIVA Kuwait celebrated the 89th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia along with its employees, to share the joy and emotions of the Saudi people in this precious national occasion... |
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AT&T Networks prepare for Tropical Storm Karen
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AT&T is ready for Tropical Storm Karen with a fleet of disaster response equipment and personnel if needed... |
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Datasat to provide enhanced connectivity to ferry fleet in the Mediterranean Sea with SES Networks
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Reliable, high-speed broadband services of up to 100 Mbps will significantly enhance passenger, crew and ship connectivity experiences... |
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Nokia showcases its end-to-end 5G leadership with new Future X Lab in Finland
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Nokia has opened a 5G Future X Lab at its global headquarters in Espoo, Finland, enabling customers to experience Nokia’s full end-to-end portfolio of 5G equipment, software and services... |
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| Recent Developments |
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Etisalat celebrates International Day of Sign Languages across UAE |
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Global internet growth stalls and focus shifts to ‘meaningful universal connectivity’ to drive global development |
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Huawei announces GaussDB Golden Seeds Development Program for Academia |
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Cassava Smartech and Comviva win Aite Group’s Digital Wallet Innovation Award for EcoCash
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| Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV |
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Pluto added to Android devices
Pluto TV has launched a dedicated app for Android powered tablets, mobile devices and Android TV in the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland...
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OTT aggregator Channelbox launches on Freeview
A new channel OTT channel aggregator has launched on the UK’s DTT platform Freeview, which will bundle a curated selection of free-to-air channels across multiple genres and languages...
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Huawei launches Northern Africa Innovation Day in Tunisia
The forum, attended by a large number of Tunisian, Arab and African officials and many experts in communication and technological innovation, is organized within the framework of celebrations marking Huawei's 20th...
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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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