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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 1, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
e& reports consolidated revenues of AED 26.6 billion for H1 2023, up 1.1%
 
 
e& announced its consolidated financial results for H1 2023 and that it has signed a binding agreement with PPF Group (“PPF”) to acquire a controlling stake (50% + 1 share economic stake) in PPF Telecom Group’s (“PPF Telecom”) assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia. PPF Telecom is the telecommunications division of PPF...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  UC Today names Avaya CEO as UC Leader of the Year
Member Logo Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions announced that Alan Masarek, the company’s chief executive officer, received the top honor of UC Leader of the Year during the UC Awards 2023 presented by UC...
 
•  Nokia starts deploying 5G monetization software for Vodafone
Member Logo Nokia announced it has started deploying its Converged Charging (NCC) software for Vodafone in multiple European countries, leveraging a cloud-based agile delivery model that enables rating and charging for 5G services and...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, e&, and Singtel form Global Telco AI Alliance for collaboration and innovation in AI
 
•  stc Group achieved the highest semi-annual revenues in its history reaching to SAR 36.5 billion with an increase of 8.17%
 
•  Zain upskills over 800 young people in digital and tech skills
 
•  AT&T’s sustainable growth strategy pays off with strong 2Q results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
More than 113 million SIMs registered as of July 30
More than 113 million SIMs have been registered as of July 30, the National Telecommunications Commission said...
 
Cabinet launches English e-app to highlight gov't activities, decisions
The Egyptian cabinet has launched an official mobile application in English language, within the framework of enhancing access to information about the activities of the government and highlight its efforts in all sectors...
 
Middle East
 
Unified platform for transport and logistics sector to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation
To facilitate the ease of doing business, Saudi Arabia’s transport and logistics activities will be unified under the digital platform Logisti...
 
Tejarah Talks to unpack next Internet revolution
Back from its summer break, the next Tejarah Talks session will tackle one of the most transformative tech developments yet: Web 3.0, the next generation of Internet technology...
 
DESC to launch Information Security Regulation Version 3.0
It aims to provide these entities with the standards to ensure continuity of critical business processes, minimise information security related risks, and prevent information security incidents...
 
South Asia
 
SpaceX wants to launch satellite internet service in Bangladesh
SpaceX has expressed its intention to launch a satellite internet service called Starlink in Bangladesh as officials of the US-based company founded by Elon Musk met with two government entities to this end...
 
Multi-billion IT Park to create thousands of jobs
Students will be able to learn IT skills including data analysis, freelancing, content writing, online marketing, advance data analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and other modern skills and practices in the IT fields...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Virgin Media begins offering streaming channels to cable customers
Virgin Media O2 is partnering with a number of free, ad-supported streaming television programmers to offer more channels to its cable and Internet customers...
 
Rakuten TV app launches on PlayStation 5
FAST operator Rakuten TV has launched its video streaming app for PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming console...
 
 
North Africa
 
Cairo-based Banknbox sets up HQ in Egypt
Banknbox announced the opening of its US$10 million regional headquarters in Egypt to provide an integrated platform of banking solutions, electronic payments, smart transportation tech, and digital government payment...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
New 4G coverage connects Scotland's most remote emergency services
Patient safety and critical medical care has been boosted across the Highlands and Islands as new 4G coverage connects Scotland’s most remote emergency services...
 
Airtel activates 5G network in Mengo
Airtel Uganda has activated the first 5G site at Bulange, Mengo to boost connectivity and digital inclusion in Uganda...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Telefónica partners Sateliot to make 5G IoT roaming connection from space
The companies used a regular SIM card provisioned on the Kite platform of Telefónica Tech on an IoT cellular device, seamlessly switching it to satellite...
 
CityNet implements XGPON
Azerbaijani ISP CityNet is promising faster broadband internet services for residential and business customers following the successful implementation of XGPON on its network...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Lumen introduces with NaaS offering
By offering customers flexibility in how they buy, use, and manage networking services, Lumen says it is 'cloudifying traditional telecoms'...
 
Rakuten Mobile, Yokosuka Telecom Research Park open research facility for further advancement of open RAN
Rakuten Mobile Inc and Yokosuka Telecom Research Park Co Ltd opened a new RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller) research facility at the Yokosuka Research Park in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, with the aim of contributing to the...
 
Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report analyzes 23.5 billion cyber attacks on customers last year
Comcast Business announced the release of its inaugural Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report, presenting essential insights into the global cybersecurity landscape and effective strategies for technology and security...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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