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May 31, 2021

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solutions by stc adds Google products to its wide range of B2B offerings

The new offering addition follows the global market shift towards online and cloud-based solutions that enable digital transformation by digitizing processes and enhancing productivity...

Member News

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Nexign Shortlisted for TM Forum Excellence Awards 2021

The nomination comes as a recognition of its NX Ambassadors Club project focused on raising awareness of corporate values within the company...

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Cisco announces a new service enhancement around XDR and SASE in support of its security customers

Cisco has unveiled a new security services to further its journey to radically simplify and deliver end-to-end security, across users, devices, networks, applications and data.,,

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Huawei to highlight updated cybersecurity framework at GISEC 2021

Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, is participating at GISEC 2021 from May 31 to June 2, where it’s showcasing its capabilities in...

Policy and Regulation

•	TDRA releases the Digital Transformation in the UAE 2020 Report The report highlighted the UAE's smart platform for big data and transition to IPV6. The UAE is the first country at the regional level to apply IPV6, the federal network "FedNet" and the digital identity "UAE PASS"...

•	Croatia launches 5G auction Croatia's telecommunications regulator HAKOM launched a public auction for the allocation of RF spectrum for fifth-generation (5G) mobile communications networks in the Republic of Croatia...

South Asia

•	Ignite signs framework collaboration agreement with PARC Ignite has entered into a framework collaboration agreement with PARC to further the use of digitization and innovation in the development of tech-based solutions to benefit sustainable agricultural production...

•	Bangladeshi IT firm Syntech Software helps govt in digital transformation Syntech Solutions is working as a successful company in the domestic software industry by providing important services in the public and private sector automation and software sector...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Kyivstar connects 329 more settlements to 4G network in May The mobile network operator Kyivstar in May connected 329 more settlements, where 124,000 people live, to the 4G network...

•	South Korea's 5G users top 15 million in April Mobile users on 5G networks in South Korea reached over 15 million last month, as telecom operators race to acquire more users on the latest generation networks...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Canal+ boosts online Polish offer The service will eventually replace nc+ GO, which simultaneously offers selected content and live TV channels...

•	24i acquires Nordija 24i, the end-to-end video streaming expert, announced that it has acquired privately-held Danish Pay TV platform specialist Nordija...

Middle East

•	Global ICT expo Comex 2021 opens in Muscat This virtual chapter of the exhibition, which lasts till 8 June, sheds light on advancements in ICT worldwide and showcases new initiatives and government electronic services in the Sultanate...

•	WorkerAppz eyes further GCC expansion following US$1.5 million pre-seed capital raise Through strengthening its base in the UAE, WorkerAppz will expand to other GCC countries as well as expanding into Africa, Egypt and other expat driven markets...

•	DEWA's smart programmes increase conservation, water network efficiency Dubai Electricity and Water Authority continue its efforts to expand and develop its water networks to keep pace with the rapid growth and development of Dubai...

North Africa

•	STARZPLAY strengthens partnership with Ooredoo Tunisia STARZPLAY has strengthened its existing partnership with Ooredoo Tunisia, to offer its customers access to the platform’s add-on channels UFC and Discovery+ in addition to the STARZPLAY subscription as part of a bundle...

Satellite & Internet

•	OneWeb now has 218 LEO satellites in orbit Arianespace successfully launches 36 satellites from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on behalf of OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company...

•	Openreach accelerates UK's rural fibre build out BT’s semi-detached wholesale arm has committed to reaching 3 million more homes and businesses in the hardest to reach areas...

Global Telecom Update

•	Telefónica Vivo validates AWS outposts for 5G SA core deployment Telefónica has validated AWS Outposts as an effective infrastructure option for Vivo Brazil to deploy the 5G Core technology required to offer standalone 5G services in its operations...

•	Didxl rolls out local termination services in 22 countries The service is designed for Cloud Communications providers who need to deliver local SIP outbound calling...

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