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June 19, 2024

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Eutelsat Group confirms participation in latest round of fund-raising by Seraphim Space, the global leader in SpaceTech investment

Through this partnership, Eutelsat Group and Seraphim will support the development of advanced capabilities to meet the growing market demand for global connectivity, Earth observation, and advanced data services...

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AT&T’s Dynamic Defense supports Omnicom in effective cyber threat mitigation

AT&T's Dynamic Defense successfully protected Omnicom from a cyber threat, showcasing its effectiveness in providing robust, integrated cybersecurity solutions...

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Nokia and Google Cloud collaborate to help developers worldwide create 5G applications faster with telco APIs

Nokia announced that it is expanding its collaboration with Google Cloud to give developers around the world the network software tools they need to create innovative new 5G enterprise and consumer applications faster for...

Policy and Regulation

•	H.E. Alswaha announces the success of CST’s operational plan for this Hajj Season 2024 H.E. explained that digital infrastructure and technology played a vital role in serving and enhancing the overall Hajj experience for pilgrims, while also ensuring their health and safety...

•	Claro is the latest 5G spectrum winner in Chile Claro Chile, a subsidiary of giant mobile network operator América Móvil, has won the second 5G tender in Chile, making it the fourth operator permitted to offer 5G services in the country...

Middle East

•	Geespace tests LEOsat network in Oman with Azyan Telecom Chinese LEO satellite operator Geespace said that it has successfully tested its ‘Geely Future Mobility Constellation’ network outside of China for the first time with Oman-based satellite services provider Azyan...

•	Ooredoo, Alfardan Group sign strategic agreement to enhance innovation in Qatar The deal focuses on delivering Ooredoo’s advanced 5G solutions and providing the latest in Wi-Fi technology for Alfardan properties and worksites...

•	InfraX in deal with Nokia to pioneer networking solutions in UAE InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, signed a memorandum of understanding with Nokia, a B2B technology innovation leader, with an aim to revolutionise connectivity...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Fremantle to launch 25 FAST channels in new Pluto TV deal A new Escape to the Country channel will premiere in the UK as part of the global deal between producers Fremantle and Pluto TV...

Satellite & Internet

•	mu Space partners with Thai Telecoms Company for LEO connectivity mu Space and Advanced Technology (mu Space) is teaming up with Interlink Telecom Public Company (ITEL) to expand service offerings in Thailand and beyond...

•	Fiber to drive 15% broadband growth by 2030 There will be 1.39 billion fixed broadband connections in the world by the end of the decade, but while some markets will be at full penetration, or thereabouts, there will be room for growth in others...

South Asia

•	Google team to explore collaboration in education, tech sectors in Pakistan A high-level team from Google will visit Pakistan to explore collaboration in education and technology, aiming to create a digitally-enabled education system...

•	Relief Validation becomes Bangladesh’s first commercial e-Signature Provider Relief Validation, a joint venture of Veridos and DG Infotech, is pioneering the digital transformation in Bangladesh with its legally valid e-signature platform, accredited by the Controller of Certification Authorities...

North Africa

•	Telecom Egypt deploys voice firewall by Enea to protect against scam calls Telecom Egypt has deployed a voice firewall by Enea to protect against scam calls and unwanted robocalls, resulting in a roughly 90% reduction in spoof calls on the network...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Mobile UK publish plan to boost 4G and 5G coverage Mobile UK and the Mobile Infrastructure Forum urge the next government to improve the planning system to boost connectivity for 4G, 5G, and future 6G networks...

•	Digitel launches South Sudan's first 5G trial Digitel South Sudan has launched the country's first 5G trial in Juba, aiming to bridge the digital divide with high-speed connectivity...

Global Telecom Update

•	Telenor IoT launches new testing facility for IoT The new Telenor IoT Test Lab in Karlskrona, Sweden, was introduced in spring 2024 and is a unique way to help customers understand how their connected IoT products behave before deployment...

•	AWS makes US$230 million commitment for Generative AI startups This will provide startups, especially early-stage companies, with AWS credits, mentorship, and education to further their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies...

•	TM and Nxera team up to build data centres in Malaysia Malaysia’s data centre gold rush continues as Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Nxera, the regional data centre arm of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo unit, announced that they have formed a joint venture to develop data...

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