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May 13, 2020

stc launching AgileWAN in collaboration with Nokia offering a complete managed SD-WAN service

As a world-class digital leader, supporting its business customers to embark on the exciting journey of digital transformation, stc Bahrain partners with Nokia to launch software defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)...

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Accenture positioned as a Leader in new IDC MarketScape Report for EMEA Service Providers for Digital Transformation Services to the oil and gas industry

Accenture was recognized for key strengths, including its integrated service portfolio, which positions Accenture as a one-stop service and solution provider for oil and gas clients...

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Adaptive Biotechnologies and Microsoft launch virtual ImmuneRACE study

LabCorp, through its Covance drug development business, will provide a safe, in-person COVID-19 sample collection service from the convenience of patients’ homes...

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ERNW reviews source code for Huawei 5G core network UDG

ERNW, an independent IT security service provider in Germany, recently conducted a technical review of the source code for Huawei's unified distributed gateway (UDG) on 5G core networks...

Policy and Regulation

•	NZ skips 5G auction, allocates airwaves direct New Zealand, after postponing a 5G spectrum auction, announced the direct allocation of airwaves in the 3.5GHz band, with Spark and 2degrees each to be offered the rights to 60MHz and Dense Air 40MHz...

•	UK broadband networks are standing up to coronavirus pressures – Ofcom UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has suggested while there has been a very minor impact to broadband speeds during the COVID-19 pandemic, it isn’t enough for anyone to be concerned...

South Asia

•	Shohoz launches digital healthcare service This healthcare app will allow users to consult more than 100 specialized doctors through video-based consultation from anywhere in Bangladesh...

•	Dialog Sri Lanka reports stable Q1 marred by Forex losses Dialog Axiata announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended 31st March 2020 and the financial results included those of Dialog Axiata PLC and of the Dialog Axiata Group...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	4G available in more than half of settlements in Ukraine The 4G standard mobile communication as of May 1, 2020 was available in 15,478 settlements of Ukraine, the Ministry of Digital Transformation has reported...

•	Telia Norway launches commericlal 5G services Telia in Norway has switched on its 5G commercial network in Lillestrøm and parts of Groruddalen in the greater Oslo region...

•	Vodafone Spain’s 5G coverage reaches 21 cities Vodafone Spain has activated its 5G network in a total of 21 cities across the country, after having launched the technology in six new cities over the last months...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	WarnerMedia and Canal+ strengthen African partnership WarnerMedia and Canal+ Group have launched TNT and Cartoon Network within Les Bouquet’s Canal+ pay-TV offer in Rwanda...

•	Goldfinch launches BirdBox.Film TVOD Goldfinch, the UK-based independent producer-financier, has launched TVOD service BirdBox.Film...

Middle East

•	5G security assurance is key to Saudi’s economic acceleration Huawei’s Chief Security Officer in the US recently joined the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP) in a webinar discussion about how 5G and cybersecurity assurance can help harness the...

•	Jordanian organisation FATE Esports partners with Orange Jordanian organisation FATE Esports has established a partnership with telecommunications company Orange Telecom Jordan...

•	Oman “ahead of the curve” as it steps up trade digitisation efforts Oman has taken a step towards paperless trade by introducing e-delivery and e-cargo release orders, enabling the sultanate’s logistics sector to approve digital documents and keep trade flowing...

•	Dubai Media City launches 'GAME_ON' series to tap UAE’s growing video game market Dubai Media City has announced a new Instagram Live series called GAME_ON featuring regular video game development workshops hosted in collaboration with ON.DXB...

North Africa

•	Challenge One: Tunisia's first homebuilt satellite There are many possible uses for Challenge One, ranging from remotely activating solar pumps in the Sahara to tracking livestock crossing Tunisian borders into Algeria or Libya...

Satellite & Internet

•	Telia Carrier chooses Ciena to boost capacity for US customers Telia Carrier is deploying an integrated C&L-Band photonic line system from Ciena to upgrade and double usable signal spectrum for US web-scale and enterprise customers...

•	Airbus supplies EU with satellite communications With this satellite communications programme, Airbus contributes to the construction of joint capabilities for European defence and to its missions to preserve civil and military peacekeeping...

Global Telecom Update

•	Loon announces Mozambique contract Following the announcement that it has permission to operate in Kenya, Loon has said that it is expanding its footprint in Africa...

•	A1 launches “digital traffic light system” for retail social distancing The “digital traffic light system” in the entrance area makes it clear whether customers can enter the shop or have to wait until there are fewer customers inside...

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