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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 28, 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Bahrain recognized for next level cyber security
 
 
stc Bahrain, a world-class digital enabler, has successfully re-certified its security operation centre (SOC) and infrastructure with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 3.2.1 compliance. PCI-DSS is regarded as the most globally recognized payment card security standard in the industry. PCI DSS was established in 2004 by major Debit and Credit Card networks to secure and protect businesses, systems and operations involved in storing, processing, or transmitting cardholder data against data theft and fraud...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T and Cisco launch 5G service for the Internet of Things
Member Logo AT&T and Cisco have introduced 5G network capabilities to boost performance for Internet of Things (IoT) applications across the US...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Arkansas advances public safety capabilities with AT&T ESInet
 
•  Batelco signs MoU with American University of Bahrain
 
•  AT&T and GM redefine automotive connectivity with 5G
 
•  solutions by stc hosts virtual event on Cisco technology
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CTU considering cap on wholesale mobile data prices
The Czech Telecommunication Office is reportedly considering plans to cap wholesale mobile data charges levied by the country’s three main network operators...
 
Middle East
 
International study lists Saudi e-learning platform among world’s best
An international specialized study has included the Saudi Arabia electronic learning platform, Madrasati, among the best seven global platforms in 174 countries...
 
FAO, NARC to support digitisation process of agricultural services in Jordan
The main objective of this agreement, which is funded by FAO Regional Office for Near East and North Africa, is to support the digitisation process of agricultural services in Jordan by the provision of technical training to...
 
Aion Digital partners with Kasisto
Kasisto’s KAI platform powers human-like, intelligent conversations by aggregating and augmenting financial data to better understand customers goals allowing for more personalised products and innovative services...
 
South Asia
 
GP, UNDP to provide Bangladeshi youths with virtual learning
The authorities of Grameenphone and UNDP are all set to launch a unique virtual learning series to equip the Bangladeshi youth with skills for the jobs of the future...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt’s EYouth targets international growth after impacting 750k young learners
Egyptian ed-tech startup EYouth, which provides online interactive educational programmes for individuals aged between 18 and 35, is targeting international growth after seeing more than 750,000 people complete its courses...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
TezNet launches IPTV in Tajikistan
Tajikistan' leading innovative operator, Tcell, announced the launch of an IPTV service for TezNet high-speed home Internet subscribers...
 
FilmBox available on Canal Digitaal IPTV and OTT platforms
FilmBox has launched on Canal Digitaal’s IPTV and OTT platforms in the Netherlands, with the launch coming after the channel launched on the Canal Digitaal DTH platform earlier this year...
 
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Chinguitel launches Mauritania’s third LTE network
Mauritanian cellco Chinguitel has launched its first LTE-based services after being awarded a 4G licence last September...
 
A1 Telekom Austria Group acquires 5G spectrum in Croatia
After the acquisition of the licences, the company will activate its 5G network in the 700 MHz and 3.6 GHz frequency bands, thus enabling gigabit speed, low latency and further enhancing the customer experience...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
mu Space confirms to cooperate with NBTC on a rapid deployment of Thailand’s satellite orbital slots
The company has also prepared to provide alternative satellite services along with building its own satellite as it has been granted a license to provide satellite services in the country from the NBTC...
 
Djibouti Telecom doubles capacity of DARE1 submarine infra to 400GB
Djibouti Telecom is implementing Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme to upgrade its Djibouti Africa Regional Express1 (DARE1) network to increase digitization in East Africa...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
AWS unveils Level 1 MSSP Competency offerings
This selection of managed security services provider offerings has been designed to operationalise security tools, skill sets, and processes, as well as leveraging supporting tools...
 
Keysight joins Google Cloud Partner Initiative
Keysight’s end-to-end solution portfolio, built on common hardware and software platforms, enables a cloud-centric ecosystem to speed deployment of multi-access edge computing...
 
Ribbon and KGPCo expands partnership to deliver a complete portfolio of cloud & edge and IP optical solutions
As part of the expanded relationship KGPCo’s services organisation will also be trained on implementation services for Ribbon’s end-to-end portfolio...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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