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July 20, 2022

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solutions by stc partners with Proofpoint to offer innovative cyber security and data protection platform

solutions by stc, the specialized business arm of Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, announced its strategic partnership with Proofpoint, a leading cybersecurity company that protects organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: their people...

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Tech Mahindra partners with FireCompass to launch Continuous Automated Red Teaming Assessment (CARTA) for large exnterprises

The partnership will launch CARTA-as-a-service to help enterprises discover cyber-vulnerabilities and secure business-critical assets against cyber-attacks...

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Green ICT and Infrastructure Solutions Launched at Huawei Win-Win Innovation Week

At Huawei Win-Win Innovation Week, executives Ryan Ding, President of Huawei's Carrier Business Group, and Dr. Philip Song, Huawei's Carrier BG Chief Marketing Officer, discussed the role of sustainable ICT...

Policy and Regulation

•	TRA warns of risks due to sharing of Internet The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has warned there are several risks when creating wireless networks for the purpose of sharing Internet services with neighbours...

•	MSIT confirms first commercialisation of shared rural 5G infrastructure South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT has announced the commercialisation of the first phase of shared access to 5G networks belonging to the nation’s mobile network operators in rural areas...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	IFC supports Telecom Argentina to continue boosting digital connectivity FC’s long-term support to Telecom will fund the expansion of the company’s 4G/4.5G and fiber optic networks throughout the country...

•	Tele2 Estonia activates 5G in selected parts of Tallinn Tele2 Estonia has announced that it has launched 5G technology in selected parts of Tallinn...

•	Three UK 5G goes live in 86 new UK locations Three UK has announced the switch on of next-generation 5G mobile connectivity in 86 new areas including rural and coastal locations across the UK...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	PTO to launch streaming service The newly launched Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) is set to launch a new OTT offering in a multi-year partnership with Endeavour Streaming...

•	Gusto TV partners with LG Channels Gusto TV has signed a distribution agreement with LG Channels and launched a streaming service in 19 countries...

Satellite & Internet

•	Telefónica integrates terrestrial 5G and LEO satellites for extensive IoT reach The telco has partnered with satellite telecommunications operator Sateliot to test a connectivity service that will integrate Sateliot’s satellite network with Telefónica Tech’s current terrestrial NB-IoT...

•	CamTel signs broadband infrastructure deal with housing ministry CamTel has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to deploy fixed broadband infrastructure and services to new housing projects to promote urban infrastructure development...

Middle East

•	Sheikh Mohammed launches new space project, Dh3 billion space fund The UAE Space Agency has announced a new Dh3 billion national investment and development fund for the space sector, The National Space Fund...

•	Bahrain leads the world’s mobile internet adoption with a user penetration rate of 97.87% According to a StockApps data analysis, Bahrain is leading the world in mobile internet user penetration...

•	UAE e-commerce firm CNNB Solutions expands to Kuwait The company supports brands with their e-commerce and direct-to-consumer strategies, to help them reach more customers...

•	Network International Jordan incorporates instant payments through CliQ Network International Jordan has announced its onboarding of the CliQ payment service across its payment platforms and point-of-sale (POS) systems throughout Jordan...

South Asia

•	Pakistan, China urged to boost tech cooperation Tech experts have urged Pakistan and China to strengthen cooperation in science and technology to bolster strategic ties, create jobs and support economic growth...

North Africa

•	Sudanese fintech Bloom secures US$6.5 million in seed funding The investment is set to establish a partnership between Visa and Bloom to increase Visa Card adoption in Sudan and East Africa...

Global Telecom Update

•	Vodafone upgrades global network with SDN for flexible scalability Vodafone has upgraded its global transport network using software-defined networking (SDN) to connect the multi-supplier parts of the network...

•	Taiwan’s FarEasTone uses 5G to help Kaohsiung police find stolen cars Telecom operator FarEasTone will apply 5G technology to help police in Kaohsiung City track down stolen cars...

•	Globe Telecom, Ayala partner up to expand ecosystem The capital venture building units of Globe Telecom and Ayala Corp have partnered up to explore new opportunities in a bid to expand digital solution ecosystems...

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