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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 22, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
5.5G network evolution: stc Bahrain's pioneering leap into the future
 
 
stc Bahrain is leading the way in telecommunications by advancing 5G technology with innovations like 5G Mobile VPN, Video AI, and 5G Private Network, setting new standards for connectivity and industry leadership...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud partner to boost Generative AI adoption and lead digital transformation for Mahindra Group entities
Member Logo As part of the partnership, Tech Mahindra will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to enhance various aspects of engineering, supply chain, pre-sales, and after-sales services for...
 
•  Huawei DCS named a Leading VMware vSphere Alternative by DCIG
Member Logo The Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG), a leading global technology research and analysis firm, has listed Huawei DCS in its 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise VMware vSphere Alternatives Global Edition Report...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Qatar's regulator sets 3G shutdown date for December 2025
Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has set a definitive deadline for the phase-out of 3G networks across the country by December 31, 2025...
 
Liberian regulator addresses short code assignment issues
The Acting Board of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has signed two major regulations which, it argues, are aimed at enhancing opportunities for many Liberians, including entrepreneurs, and will improve service...
 
North Africa
 
Libya’s Almadar taps Vox to fight A2P SMS and flash call fraud
Under the agreement, Vox will exclusively manage the termination of international A2P SMS and voice traffic, including OTP voice and flash calls, to Almadar’s network using its Vox-360 platform...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Disney+ to expand ad-supported plan across more countries in Europe
Following the launch of the ad-supported plan last year in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, Disney+ will expand its offerings to Finland, the Netherlands and...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Senegal enters African space race with GAINDESAT-1A nanosat
GAINDESAT-1A is an earth observation nanosatellite built by Senegalese engineers and technicians trained by the Centre Spatiale Universitaire de Montpellier (CSUM) via a partnership with the Senegalese government...
 
Arctic Broadband on the Way as Viasat confirms successful launch
The two satellites carry payloads that Viasat aims to use to bring broadband connectivity to the Arctic from polar orbits...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Indosat’s Lintasarta launches Nvidia-powered AI cloud
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s ICT arm Lintasarta announced the launch of GPU Merdeka, its new GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) that offers a sovereign AI cloud running on Nvidia GPUs and software...
 
SKT, Lambda to open AI data center in Seoul
SK Telecom, South Korea's largest wireless carrier by membership, said that it will open an artificial intelligence data center in Seoul in December by joining hands with US-based graphics processing units-as-a-service...
 
Sateliot launches NB-IoT satellites
Barcelona-based satellite IoT provider Sateliot has issued a press notice to declare the launch of four new low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellites on a SpaceX mission sets it on the path to a properly-available IoT service...
 
 
Middle East
 
e& UAE and du partner with Nakheel to provide fixed telecom services for major Dubai projects
Partnership signifies powerful collaboration driving digital transformation and empowering societies, delivering industry-leading telecom solutions to enhance lives and advance societies in the UAE...
 
NADEC transforms operations with SAP Signavio
This strategic move is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to diversify and enhance the efficiency of NADEC’s services, allowing it to break into new sectors and markets...
 
BNET launches its E-Sourcing platform to boost supply chain
Bahrain Network (BNET), the national broadband service provider of Bahrain, has launched BNET E-Sourcing, a digital platform designed to manage supply chain and supplier relations...
 
Talabat hosts students from Coded’s Academy X for an immersive learning experience
The program seeks to address the gender gap in the tech industry by equipping young women with essential digital skills and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset...
 
South Asia
 
CCP engages key stakeholders in proposed PTCL-Telenor merger
The CCP is closely examining these issues, particularly the market share dynamics of Pakistan’s mobile network capacity and the risk of creating “capacity asymmetry” in the relevant market...
 
Sri Lanka urged to strengthen digital focus to boost tourism industry
As Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector garners global attention, industry stakeholders emphasize the urgent need for the country to enhance its digital presence to support its growing tourism industry...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Viettel tests Vietnam's first standalone 5G network
State-owned telecom leader, Viettel, has announced the successful testing of Vietnam's first standalone 5G network, setting the stage for future commercial rollout...
 
Telekom Slovenije continues 5G network expansion
Telekom Slovenije has recorded a steady increase in data usage on its mobile network over the years, owing to continuous modernisation and upgrades to its network infrastructure, in particular its 5G network...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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