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SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
August 5, 2020 |
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| Accenture completes acquisition of PLM Systems |
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The acquisition of PLM Systems is part of an overall growth strategy to expand critical skills and capabilities in strategic, high-growth areas. It is the fourth digital manufacturing advisory, services and solutions provider that Accenture has acquired recently, following Callisto Integration in Canada, Silveo in France and Enterprise System Partners in Ireland...
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| UAE foils 120,038 cyberattacks in July |
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The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) stymied approximately 120, 038 cyber-attacks, during July, according to the authority’s monthly report...
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stc Bahrain launches 5G services for Mena bh subscribers
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stc Bahrain has announced the expansion of its products portfolio with the introduction of 5G wireless technology offering its Mena bh subscribers the fastest, most robust technologies the world has ever seen... |
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Boosting sustainability in SA’s agricultural sector
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Microsoft South Africa has announced an investment of up to R40 million (US$2.31 million) in South Africa’s agriculture sector, which is one of the country’s critical industries driving growth and job creation... |
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China Telecom, China Southern Power Grid, State Grid, and Huawei successfully initiated the 5G smart grid project in 3GPP
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At the 3GPP SA#88e plenary meeting held online, China Telecom, together with 27 other members including China Southern Power Grid, State Grid, global carriers, Huawei, and other vendors, submitted the 5G smart grid project... |
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| Policy and Regulation |
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Ofcom releases Media Nations 2020 report
Ofcom has found a surge in screen time during lockdown saw UK adults spend 40% of their waking day watching TV and online video services...
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UAE foils 120,038 cyberattacks in July
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) stymied approximately 120, 038 cyber-attacks, during July, according to the authority’s monthly report...
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| Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV |
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Disney+ makes its mark
Video streamer, Disney+ hhas 57.5 million subscribers globally as of June 27 and at the same time, its ARPU stood at US$4.62...
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STV player launches on Freeview Play
Scottish broadcaster STV’s free VOD service STV Player has launched UK-wide on TV platform Freeview Play...
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| Middle East |
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GDRFA to launch ‘Dubai E-Documents System’
GDRFA launched the "Dubai E-Documents System," which is a digital encyclopedia of all travel documents for different countries, supported by samples of original documents...
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MBRSC releases satellite image captured by KhalifaSat
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the completion of an updated map of the Abu Dhabi and Dubai using the UAE's first high-resolution satellite image “Mosaic”, captured by KhalifaSat...
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| North Africa |
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Egypt’s datacentre plans take a key step forward
The country’s personal data protection law, which has been introduced to protect the personal data of Egypt’s citizens and residents, is an important stepping stone in its plans to develop a datacentre industry...
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