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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 8, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Cisco Duo plans to launch new cloud data center in the UAE to support customer cybersecurity readiness
 
 
Cisco announced its plan for a new local cloud data center in the UAE for its Duo multifactor authentication (MFA) and secure access solution. Set to launch in mid-2024, the new data center will support businesses of all sizes in strengthening their cybersecurity posture and improving connection performance...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Bahraini Farmers Market, supported by stc Bahrain attracts over 132,000 visitors to date
Member Logo In its 11th year, the multi- year partnership project continues to upgrade the Bahraini Farmers market infrastructure, creating a more encouraging environment for farmers, vendors and the local community...
 
•  Tech Mahindra implements next-gen digital platform for Swiss telecom operator, Sunrise
Member Logo Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering solutions and services announced the successful implementation of the greenfield digital MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network...
 
•  Nokia broadens industrial edge with innovative applications in tracking, positioning and worker safety
Member Logo Nokia announced the addition of five new third-party applications for the MX Industrial Edge, boosting the tracking and positioning portfolio to address a wider range of indoor/outdoor scenarios and adding a new category of...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Ecuador telecom regulator looks to boost competition
The document presented by Arcotel, which is subject to changes, indicates there is a lack of competition in the telecommunications market and so it proposes working on regulation to improve the situation...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Indosat expands network coverage
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison credited its 10 percent revenue increase to growth across all business lines, notably a 30.7 percent expansion in its 4G Base Transceiver Stations...
 
MASMOVIL and Singtel launch 5G management platform
MASMOVIL Group, in collaboration with Singtel, introduces Paragon, Spain's first comprehensive platform for managing 5G networks, edge computing, and cloud applications...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Spacecom and Ayecka debut satellite IoT services for agricultural sector in Africa
Spacecom in collaboration with Ayecka announced the launch of its Satellite IoT-as-a-Service, aimed at revolutionizing digital agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa...
 
Indonesia's Balitower taps Nokia to optimise its IP network
Indonesia-based telecoms tower and network infrastructure provider Balitower has contracted Nokia to provide a new IP routing solution to boost capacity and improve operational efficiency of its IP network...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
VEON, Kyivstar launch US$600 million investment plan
VEON Group, the parent company of Ukrainian telecom provider Kyivstar, has begun implementing its commitment to invest US$600 million in developing the provider's infrastructure...
 
Acronis joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)
Acronis advocates for natively integrated applications and services commonly used by service providers to boost productivity and efficiency...
 
Malaysia’s U Mobile awards managed services contract to TeleChoice
A Singaporean technology group is expanded into the broader managed services sector beyond Singapore via a contract with a leading Malaysian operator...
 
 
Middle East
 
Sparkle announces new PoP in Iraq
International service provider Sparkle, Telecom Italia's (TIM) infrastructure and connectivity business, has announced the expansion of its network footprint to Iraq with the opening of a new point of presence (PoP) in...
 
Zain Bahrain launches new fintech company, Bede app
Zain Bahrain has launched its new fintech company and Bede app as it seeks to change traditional methods of financial services by providing the latest technologies and solutions, supporting innovation and fintech...
 
Vodafone Oman's customers can now pay via Apple carrier billing
This latest feature is available across all Apple products including App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, shows and movies on the Apple TV app, Apple Books and iCloud+...
 
ICT spend in Middle East, Türkiye and Africa to top US$238 billion
With the region's digital economy increasingly taking shape, digital transformation spending will reach US$59 billion in 2024 and accelerate at a five-year CAGR of 15% to US$88 billion in 2027...
 
South Asia
 
Grameenphone launches 'Super Core' data center in Bangladesh
The Grameenphone (GP) data center is described as a Tier III standard facility (though not listed as Uptime certified), and has an IT capacity of 4MW...
 
North Africa
 
Telecom Egypt joins consortium for ICE IV development
This project involves the creation of a new Data Center (DC) to DC system, connecting the Intra Asia region to India and the Middle East...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Disney, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery combine for new sports streaming service
A new streaming service will bring together linear sports networks with the direct-to-consumer ESPN+ to offer fans access to sports including NFL, NBA, , MLB, NHL, NASCAR, College Sports, UFC, PGA TOUR Golf, Grand Slam...
 
Virgin Media adds over 100 channels to Stream box offering at no extra cost
Liberty Global’s UK-based services provider, Virgin Media O2, has introduced over 100 channels to its Stream box offering available for Virgin Media TV customers at no extra cost...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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