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July 10, 2024

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Cisco and HTX sign MOU to pilot 5G and AI technologies to enhance homeland security

Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pilot 5G and AI technologies to enhance Singapore’s homeland security...

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Nokia to deliver full core network, security, and managed services to Norlys of Denmark with Red Hat OpenShift

Nokia announced that it has been selected by Norlys, the owner of Telia Denmark and the largest integrated energy and telecommunications operator in Denmark, to provide its mobile core network and managed services...

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GlobalData names Huawei 5G RAN portfolio leader

This is the sixth consecutive year since GlobalData began releasing this report in 2019, which shows that Huawei has been named a leader for its products and solutions..

Policy and Regulation

•	MCIT workshop discusses outcomes of Digital Government Model Index The workshop aimed to review the performance development mechanisms, evaluate the index’s effectiveness in government entities, and discuss the key findings of the reports issued by the entities that participated in...

•	Vietnam’s MIC issues roadmap for planned 2G cutoff in September Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has officially revealed its roadmap to switch off 2G mobile services, which stipulates a hard cutoff date of September 16 for 2G-only handsets, and a full...

Middle East

•	ACES-NH helps meet growing Saudi demand for high-speed services Capital expenditure on 5G and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network infrastructure is central to Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision to create a diversified, digital, knowledge-based economy...

•	RTA tests AI to detect right-of-way damage on Dubai’s roads The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a trial using a vehicle designed for AI-assisted automated detection of damage to the right-of-way and inspection of traffic diversions on Dubai’s roads...

•	Kwalee teams with Fahy Studios to grow gaming in the Middle East Kwalee recently teamed up with Saudi Arabia-based Fahy Studios with the support of Neom Media to beef up gaming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)...

North Africa

•	Swvl secures US$6.3 million contract with e& Egypt Swvl, known for its tech-based solutions, offers an alternative to public transportation with its parallel mass transit systems...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Canal’s new OTT service powered by Ateme Launched in May, TV+ brings together more than 80 live and catch-up channels and a selection of Canal+ SVOD content...

•	Vodafone partners with Meta to boost network capacity across Europe Vodafone has launched new initiative to increase network capacity for all mobile customers, enhancing the ability to view more high-quality short videos, in partnership with Meta...

South Asia

•	LOLC Technologies unveils Sri Lanka’s first LLm-based chatbot for banking and financial services In a groundbreaking move for the banking and financial services industry in Sri Lanka, LOLC Technologies has launched an AI-driven chatbot powered by a Large Language Model (LLM)...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Indosat to put main focus on 4G expansion Indonesian telco Indosat has the main priority of strengthening its 4G network to boost coverage while it continues to deploy 5G technology...

•	Vietnam targets full mobile broadband coverage on highways, industrial zones by 2025 With a focus on effective deployment of 5G services, the plan wants to elevate user experience for both individuals and businesses, thereby contributing to the growth of the digital economy, digital society, and...

Satellite & Internet

•	Starlink partners with FiberStar to enhance internet connectivity in Indonesia Starlink, through its enterprise division Starlink Service Indonesia, has partnered with FiberStar, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider in Indonesia, to deliver reliable satellite internet access across the...

•	FiberOne emerges as Nigeria’s-leading fiber optics broadband provider in Q4 2023 The NCC’s data reveals that FiberOne boasts the highest number of FTTH subscribers among all internet service providers (ISPs) in Nigeria, with 27,000 active subscribers by the end of 2023...

Global Telecom Update

•	DIDWW expands virtual phone number service DIDWW, a provider of two-way SIP trunking services to operators and businesses all over the world, says it has expanded the coverage of its virtual phone numbers to another five territories...

•	TIP partners with VIAVI to expand VALOR's testing for Open RAN Viavi Solutions and the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) announced a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding the testing capabilities of the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR)...

•	EE launches Scam Guard to protect mobile users from fraud The move comes as government research revealed 40% of crimes in the UK are fraud-related, and nearly all mobile phone users (96%) report experiencing regular nuisance calls...

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