SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
March 29, 2023 |
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Featured Member News |
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e& announced an innovation plan for Distributed Edge Data Centre Infrastructure with Net Zero Carbon Footprint in collaboration with Intel |
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e& announced a collaboration with Intel to provide technologies that respond to the demand for a sustainable distributed edge data centre infrastructure. Edge computing, which moves data processing closer to where users generate data, is fundamental for taking advantage of transformative technologies like edge-cloud artificial intelligence, 5G, video, online gaming, virtual reality and, in the future, 6G, immersive media and Metavers...
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Industrywide Dialogue on Digital Competence, Secure Cyberspace, Sustainable & Green ICTs, and Emerging Digital Ecosystems across Economies to Ensue on May 15th at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2023 in the UAE |
SAMENA Telecommunications Council announces that the annual congregation of the global and regional leaders, the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit, bringing market and government-sector representation from multiple continents, will be held in Dubai on May 15th. To be held under the theme “Sustainable Connectivity and Emerging Ecosystems in Digital Economy”, at Atlantis – The Palm, Dubai, the annual international industry leadership will bring renowned regional and global private-sector players to delve in discussions centered on ICT Infrastructure Requirements in Emerging Markets, SA-ME-NA Digital Services Landscape & New Digital Enablers; Multi-Dimensional Approaches in Cybersecurity; Evolution of 5G Digital...
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Member News |
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stc a main sponsor of Al Qabas Ramadan Padel Tournament for second year in a row
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Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced that it is sponsoring the second... |
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Smiles users save over AED 200 million in 2022
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Smiles from e&, one of the largest lifestyle engagement programmes in the UAE revealed its top customer trends on the application sharing insights on customer’s favorite restaurants to food... |
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FIDE and Tech Mahindra announce dates for first & biggest global chess league
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FIDE and Tech Mahindra will explore innovative ways to promote the game through interactive technology-enabled platforms by leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality,... |
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Nokia enhances DOCOMO’s nationwide network with upgraded IP core and transport network slicing for 5G services
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Nokia announced it will enhance NTT DOCOMO, INC.’s (DOCOMO) nationwide IP core backbone and enable transport network slicing as it rolls out new 5G mobile services... |
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Recent Developments |
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Global Digital Regulatory Outlook 2023 reveals progress and challenges in connecting 1/3 of world's population |
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etisalat by e& partners with Aruba Networks to deploy Wi-Fi 6e technology for Fairmont Dubai, Fairmont Ajman, and Fairmont Fujairah Beach Resort |
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AT&T expands 5G and fiber nationwide |
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stc's Smart Bus concludes its first phase in Riyadh after enhancing digital literacy among the elderly |
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South Asia |
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Elon Musk's Starlink ready to provide internet services in Pakistan
Elon Musk's company Starlink Internet Services has officially registered itself with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to provide internet services in Pakistan through satellite...
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Vianet launches 2Gbps XGS-PON connection
Nepalese ISP Vianet Communications has announced the launch of the country’s first multi-gigabit broadband connection based on the latest XGS fibre technology with the unveiling of its 2Gbps ‘XGS-Extreme’...
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Content & Immersive Technologies |
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Virgin inks Dazn distribution deal
As part of the agreement, the entertainment companies have plans for Dazn’s app to be made available for download on selected Virgin Media set-top boxes in future, making it even easier for sports fans to access...
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United Group’s Nova passes 400k subscribers
United Group-owned Greek pay TV outfit Nova – formerly known as Forthnet – has passed the milestone of 400,000 subscribers, according to the company...
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Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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