SAMENA Daily News - SAMENA Telecommunications Council

'SAMENA Daily' - Archive

SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

Industry News Briefing
August 2, 2023

Featured Member News

AFP and SES extend partnership for AFPTV live platform

Agence France-Presse (AFP), a leading global news agency, is extending its partnership with SES, enabling its customers to continue leveraging the innovative AFPTV Live platform for real-time access to live news and events from around the world, both companies announced...

Member News

•

Cisco transforms crisis to control with new automated ransomware recovery

Cisco, the leader in enterprise networking and security, is dramatically enhancing its Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution. By adding recovery to the response process, Cisco XDR is redefining what customers should...

•

Nokia takes Cellfie Mobile forward to 5G-ready future

Nokia announced that it has been selected by Cellfie Mobile (Cellfie) in an expansion deal to modernize the mobile operator’s country-wide 4G network and prepare the country for a 5G-ready future...

Policy and Regulation

•	Bahrain launches new commercial registration system portal Bahrain's Information and e-Government Authority (iGA) has teamed up with Bahrain Post and Cisco to launch Sijilat 3.0, a commercial registration system that will help create a commercial investment environment to...

•	Telecommunications chamber trains underprivileged youth in ICT The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, in collaboration with the Institute of ICT Professionals, has trained 212 young people in new information and communication technology...

Middle East

•	MBZUAI launches robotics and computer programmes Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has established two new departments and four associated graduate programmes dedicated to robotics and computer science. This will cater to the surging global...

•	DEWA records 6.3 million digital transactions in H1 2023 This ensures real-time, safe, and seamless value-added services to all stakeholders anytime, anywhere, saving their time and effort and enhancing their happiness...

•	KPMG and Microsoft enter landmark agreement to put AI at the forefront of professional services KPMG and Microsoft have announced a significant expansion of their global relationship that will reshape professional services across a number of business-critical areas including workforce modernization, safe and secure...

South Asia

•	Airtel Lanka reaffirms commitment to customers during challenging times Over the past year, Airtel has enjoyed the strongest growth in the Sri Lankan telco sector, has more users flocked to their pioneering pre and post-paid offers, as evidenced by over 1.1 million users that switched over to...

•	As investment rises, IT exports surge to US$2.6 billion Pakistan’s information technology exports have increased to US$2.6 billion from the earlier level of less than US$1 billion recorded in 2020, Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Syed Aminul Haque announced recently...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	New app transforms the Metropolitan Museum into digital game The mobile application is compatible with the gaming platform Roblox, and users can use it to explore the Metropolitan Museum virtually...

•	MultiChoice South Africa upgrades streaming app MultiChoice South Africa has revamped its steaming app as DStv Stream. The new look app continues to combine sports, local, and international content, but with a number of new features...

North Africa

•	Ooredoo Group appoints new CEO for Algeria Roni Tohme, with 21 years of experience in telecoms and finance, has been appointed as the new CEO of Ooredoo Algeria, commencing August 1, 2023, after effectively serving as the company's Acting CEO...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Emtel launches 5G mobile network Mauritian full-service operator Emtel officially launched its 5G mobile network on 31 July, enabling subscribers with a compatible handset to access download speeds of up to 1.87Gbps...

•	Virgin Media O2 launches commercial plug-and-play 5G Standalone private network Virgin Media O2 Business has launched a portable commercial 5G Standalone (SA) private network giving businesses of all sizes a way to tap into a secure 5G network quickly without needing to build a network...

Satellite & Internet

•	Satcoms news highlights growth and innovation Multiple recent announcements in the satcoms sector underline its continuing growth and relevance but also research and innovation that could change the way satellite communications services are delivered in the coming...

•	NYC expands city broadband to additional public housing sites New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to expand the city’s Big Apple Connect program — offering free broadband and basic cable to an additional 17 public housing developments in Manhattan, Brooklyn and...

Global Telecom Update

•	UAE’s e& capital leads Series B round funding for eSIM store Airalo Delaware-headquartered Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store, announced the successful completion of its Series B financing round, raising an impressive US$60 million...

•	A1 Telekom Austria shareholders approve spin-off of cell tower company A1 Telekom Austria Group shareholders have given approval to spin off the cell tower business to the newly founded EuroTeleSites AG at a general assembly held yesterday August 1...

•	Telefonica to upgrade 300 premises in Spain Telefonica outlined plans to renovate 300 of its main network buildings in Spain over the next three years to ensure the facilities run more efficiently and use less power, the latest move in an ongoing push around green...

About SAMENA Council

• History

• Profile

• Board of Directors

• Working Groups

Industry Matters

• WRC-19

• 5G Development

• Digital Services

• Industry Fees & Taxation

• Latest Open Consultations

• Industry Issues

• Position Papers

• Articles & Industry Views

SAMENA Trends & Media

• SAMENA Trends

• Industry Updates

• SAMENA Council in Media

• Video Content

Please add news@samenacouncil.org to your E-mail Safe List.

If you received this news update from a colleague and are interested in receiving your own copy, please contact us here »

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.

To unsubscribe, click Manage Your Subscription below.

SAMENA Telecommunications Council