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July 9, 2024

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Poland’s TVN Warner Bros. Discovery boosting broadcasting services at Eutelsat’s leading HOTBIRD video neighbourhood

Under the deal, TVN Warner Bros. Discovery will leverage the premium HOTBIRD capacity to enhance its services across its existing footprint as well as to support its broadcast activities during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games...

Member News

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e&’s Bidayati programme attracts more than 130 students

e& attracted students from across the UAE of different academic levels in its early careers initiative ‘Bidayati’ giving them a unique opportunity to gain practical grounding in leadership principles and...

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Tech Mahindra collaborates with Microsoft to modernize workplace experiences with Generative AI

Tech Mahindra, leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced a collaboration with Microsoft to modernize workplace experiences with Copilot for Microsoft...

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Nokia and Google Fiber first in the U.S. to trial 50G PON speeds over live fiber broadband network

This is the first live network demonstration of 50G PON technology in the US and shows how operators can easily use Nokia's Lightspan MF fiber access platform to upgrade their fiber networks to meet the growing demand...

Policy and Regulation

•	Telecom regulators to maximise technologies Telecom regulators from across the world have endorsed a set of guidelines aimed at maximising the benefits of transformative information and communication technologies...

•	Starlink to gain access to Sri Lanka the new telecommunications bill will introduce a new license category, under which Starlink may apply to be a licensed service provider in Sri Lanka...

South Asia

•	Sri Lankan corporates discuss future of cyber security solutions in AI era with NCINGA and Google NCINGA organized a C-suite session titled "C-Level Cypher" with Google for leading Sri Lankan corporates to discuss enterprise cyber security threats and mitigation, particularly in the context of AI advancements...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Digicel Samoa's 5G network goes live in five locations in Apia Digicel Samoa announced that it has officially kicked off its rollout of 5G services with five 5G sites going live in the Apia CBD...

•	Digicel 5G goes live in Apia Digicel Samoa announced five 5G sites going live in the Apia CBD, kicking off its 5G rollout and offering customers the opportunity to connect to 5G...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Persidera and MainStreaming team up for broadcast migration to IP Persidera, a supplier of media services for TV and radio broadcasters, and media distribution solutions provider MainStreaming are launching a strategic collaboration...

Global Telecom Update

•	SK Telecom, Singtel partner to develop next-gen telco technology SK Telecom and Singtel will explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI), orchestration tools and deepen the domain knowledge of network virtualization...

•	Vietnam's CMC goes into the data centre business Vietnamese ICT company CMC Corporation has launched a data centre subsidiary, that will be constructing and operating hyperscale data centres...

Middle East

•	Kaust and Ericsson to propel 5G and 6G in Saudi Arabia This extension underscores both institutions’ commitment to advancing cutting-edge telecommunications technologies, including 5G and 6G, focusing on on-chip reflective intelligent surfaces and free-space optical...

•	Zain Esports partners Riot Games MEA to launch ‘League of Legends ME Servers’ to enhance the gaming experience Zain Esports has partnered with Riot Games MEA, one of the largest gaming publishers in the world, that will see Riot Games MEA content and licensed tournaments become an integral part of the Zain Esports calendar...

•	Orange Jordan launches digital self-registration service using EKYC system Orange Jordan emphasized that this service results from collaborative efforts with governmental institutions and private sector companies, aiming to develop the best solutions to meet customer needs and enhance the overall...

•	Aramco Digital and WWT forge AI-driven partnership in Saudi Arabia This collaboration aims to revolutionize key sectors like energy and healthcare by integrating advanced AI solutions, thereby unlocking new opportunities and localizing cutting-edge technologies in the Kingdom...

North Africa

•	Algeria partners with Algerie Telecom to connect primary schools to high-speed internet It will enable primary school students and teachers to access online educational resources, conduct research, learn, and communicate more effectively, while also introducing digital skills to children at an early age...

Satellite & Internet

•	SpaceX launches Turkey's first domestically produced communications satellite SpaceX launched to orbit a Falcon 9 rocket that contained Turksat 6A, Turkey’s first domestically produced communications satellite...

•	4iG bolsters optical network with buyout Hungary-based 4iG Group announced the acquisition of regional operator PR-Telecom for an undisclosed fee to expand its optical network coverage...

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