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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 15, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Cisco reports second quarter earnings
 
 
Cisco's second quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings showcased a resilient performance with revenue of US$12.8 billion, emphasizing growth in key areas such as security, collaboration, and observability, alongside a notable 5% increase in software subscription revenue and a significant 6% rise in annualized recurring revenue to US$24.7 billion...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  ICE IV project propels intra Asia to India, Middle East, and beyond
Member Logo e&, Telecom Egypt, Telin and a major Indian operator have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a consortium with the aim to develop the ICE IV Project...
 
•  Nokia launches MX Workmate, first OT-compliant Gen AI solution for connected workers
Member Logo Nokia announced the launch of MX Workmate, a suite of operational technology (OT)-compliant tools, that makes it easier for industrial workers to interact with industrial machines...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Ministry of Investment completes second phase of electronic services automation project
The Ministry of Investment completed, the second phase of the electronic services automation project in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, as a continuation of the electronic services...
 
Comarch gets 4GHz private 5G licence in Poland to develop enterprise NOC
Polish IT firm Comarch has said it has secured a spectrum licence from the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE), the national telecoms regulator in Poland, to build a private 5G network and network operations centre...
 
South Asia
 
Dialog Axiata launches app to control smart-home devices
Sri Lankan telco Dialog Axiata says it has released a new mobile app that serves as a single remote control point for its suite of smart-home devices...
 
Bangladesh's first cloud data center unveiled by Gennext Technologies
The initiative aims to reduce foreign expenditure, enhance data security, and empower the next generation with cloud technology skills...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Plex taps castLabs for TVOD service launch
Streaming operator, Plex has tapped video technology provider, castLabs, for its cloud-based solution DRMtoday for their newly launched transactional video on demand (TVOD) service, Plex Rentals...
 
VOD daily user engagement grows by 12%
Daily user engagement for VOD and Linear TV, grew by 4% and 3% respectively. The amount of time the average user spends watching content per day increased globally in 2023 by 12% for VOD and 4% for Linear TV content...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
NTT to build 84MW data centre in Paris
French market entry adds to the operator’s facilities in the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Austria...
 
CMC Networks, Cerba Lancet Africa to boost digital healthcare
South Africa-based service provider CMC Networks announced it has partnered with diagnostic services provider Cerba Lancet Africa to drive innovations in digital health and boost healthcare across the continent...
 
Crexendo and TELCLOUD launch new telecom solution
The partnership is poised to address the increasing demand for affordable telecom solutions, especially as local exchange carriers raise prices on traditional dial-tone services by up to 1000%...
 
 
Middle East
 
Moro Hub, NVIDIA to build green AI data centre in UAE
Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, has signed an agreement to utilise NVIDIA's accelerated computing platform and reference architecture to build a world-class green AI data centre in the UAE...
 
Kazakhtelecom, Power International Holding sign agreement in principle for purchase of Mobile Telecom Services
Qatar's Power International Holding is set to acquire Mobile Telecom Services (MTS) in Kazakhstan, a move solidified through a tripartite agreement between Kazakhtelecom, Samruk-Kazyna, and PIH, marking a significant...
 
Ministry of Interior, SDAIA unveil new e-services on Absher
Users can log into their Absher accounts to discover detailed information about the new and improved services, as per the agency's announcement...
 
Mobile, fixed line services boost du’s profits 36.8%
Its full-year revenues grew by 6.9 per cent on the back of sustained demand and strong growth in post-paid and fixed services...
 
North Africa
 
Vodafone Egypt and Basata Holding launch 'Mohamed Salah World' tariff to drive financial inclusion
Vodafone Egypt and Basata Holding team up to launch the 'Mohamed Salah World' tariff, aiming to boost financial inclusion and digital transformation in Egypt...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
PhilTower-MIDC JV boosts Philippines’ 4G/5G networks
The JVCo would have Philippine-wide coverage and is placed to support the growing connectivity needs of the country...
 
Elisa launches first 5G phone subscriptions via standalone network in Finland
The new service promises improved connection quality, reduced latency, and enhanced battery life, setting the stage for a transformed digital future...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Telefónica Tech and EHang partner to boost Urban Air Mobility
Both companies join forces to combine Telefónica Tech's connectivity with EHang's technological capabilities in the Urban Air Mobility sector and deploy innovative aerial mobility solutions with drones in Europe...
 
Globe lights up express segment of PDSCN subsea cable
Philippine telco Globe Telecom has announced that a segment of its US$150 million Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) from Luzon to Mindanao is now live...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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