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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 17, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
ADDED and e& enterprise to support transition to Industry 4.0 and sustainability
 
 
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and e& enterprise today announced their joint cooperation to enhance and exchange experiences in the areas of Industry 4.0 and sustainable manufacturing, as part of efforts to achieve the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy's (ADIS) objectives...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Avaya’s U.S. and Canadian customers can now procure Avaya products and services directly or through an authorized partner on a cooperative contract
Member Logo Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, announced that it has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Unified Communications and Contact Center categories at Sourcewell ─ the leading...
 
•  Nokia expands manufacturing in U.S. to fiber broadband optical modules for Department of Commerce BEAD program
Member Logo Nokia announced that it is the first telecom vendor to manufacture fiber broadband optical modules in the U.S. for use in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
NTC soft-launches online platform for license, permit processing
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said that it has developed and soft launched its automated platform for licensing and permitting processes...
 
NCC showcases indigenous telecom achievements at NTICE 2023 Expo
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to showcase achievements so far recorded in the promotion of indigenous content in the telecommunications sector...
 
Middle East
 
Dubai Municipality leverages AI robots in testing construction materials
Dubai Central Laboratory of Dubai Municipality has the use of robots that employ X-Rays and other latest AI technologies to carry out automated chemical analysis and tests on various types of cement and other construction...
 
Exahertz secures government approval for its blockchain data center project in Oman
Exahertz, a Muscat-based start-up, has made significant strides in Oman's blockchain industry as it secures government approval for its massive blockchain data center project in Salalah...
 
Mobile gaming dominates play in Saudi Arabia
Among the various aspects of the event, esports competitions and tournaments are the most appealing to people (55%), followed by the cultural and entertainment elements such as live concerts (50%)...
 
South Asia
 
VEON applies for digital banking licence for Banglalink
VEON has submitted a digital banking licence application to the Central Bank of Bangladesh on behalf of its subsidiary Banglalink...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Plume and NOS launch connectivity solution for small businesses
WiFi specialist Plume and Portuguese service provider NOS have partnered to launch a new service Wi-Fi Pro powered by Plume WorkPass...
 
2Africa cable lands in Mozambique
Through this submarine fiber optic cable infrastructure, Vodacom will provide a direct international gateway for faster and more reliable internet services in the country...
 
 
North Africa
 
IDOOM Fiber: Algeria Telecom launches a new promotion
Algérie Télécom has launched a new promotion on the acquisition of the "IDOOM Fiber" offer, intended for new private subscribers...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Moonbug strikes expanded IPTV deal with Korea’s KT
Candle Media-owned kids content company Moonbug has expanded its distribution deal with South Korean operator KT, increasing the number of Moonbug properties available on KT’s IPTV platform Genie TV...
 
Record streaming viewing figures in Poland
YouTube was the streaming leader for the third straight month, capturing a record share of 1.9% of TV (up 0.1 percentage point from the previous month). Netflix, by comparison, gained 0.2 percentage points, capturing 1.7% of...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Plus expands 5G Ultra coverage
Polish mobile operator Plus (registered as Polkomtel) has expanded the coverage of its gigabit-capable 5G Ultra service to reach 171 cities and towns...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
SK Telecom, OpenAI to host hackathon
SK Telecom, South Korea's leading telecommunications carrier, said Wednesday that it will host a hackathon event with California-based startup OpenAI next month in Seoul to discover talent who are likely to lead the...
 
Safaricom Ethiopia goes live with M-Pesa
Safaricom Ethiopia has launched its mobile money platform M-Pesa today (August 16), as it continues to challenge incumbent state-owned operator Ethio Telecom...
 
Converged acquires Aberdeen Technical Services
he company was established in 2005 and offers an integrated range of Internet connectivity, IT support, telephony and cyber security services to companies and organisations across Scotland...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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