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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 17, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SAMENA ACCELERATOR on F5G-A Demonstrated Technology Readiness to Help Accelerate 10Gigabit Society into Reality across the Middle East and Central Asia
 
 
SAMENA (South Asia-Middle East-North Africa) Telecommunications Council held its SAMENA ACCELERATOR on 10 Gigabit digital infrastructure on October 17th in Dubai. Held in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, the Council organized the 2024 edition of its SAMENA ACCELERATOR to continue the dialogue initialized in the 2023 edition of the 10 Gigabit ACCELERATOR, which established a compelling case for ultra-broadband or “10Giga” network development by utilizing advancements in Fiber and IPv6 innovations...
 
SAMENA Council’s Leadership & Excellence Awards in Digital-development Concluded with 34 Recognitions Given across 4 Regions
 
 
SAMENA Telecommunications Council successfully held its second edition of the SAMENA Leadership and Excellence Awards in Digital-development (“SAMENA LEADs”) on October 15th in Dubai. SAMENA LEADs recognized telecom operators and regulators across South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia in the categories of Innovation Excellence, Business Leadership, User Experience Delivery, Fixed Wireless Access Success, and Regulatory Enablement...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Vodafone Business IoT collaborates with e& UAE to supply IoT connectivity in UAE
Member Logo Vodafone Business IoT will collaborate with e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of global technology group e&, to supply automotive IoT connectivity services to Mercedes-Benz in the UAE...
 
•  China Mobile International and SATMENA sign MoU to boost global and satellite connectivity at GITEX 2024
Member Logo During GITEX 2024, the region's most prominent technology event, China Mobile International (CMI) and SATMENA announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration in global...
 
•  Survey finds technology partners predict major revenue shift to AI with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and customer experience as key drivers
Member Logo Cisco's Global AI Partners Study reveals that IT partners are expecting a surge in AI technology demand, with many anticipating AI will drive the majority of their revenue over the next four to five years...
 
•  Nokia Corporation releases interim report for Q3 2024
Member Logo Nokia Corporation saw strong improvement in gross margin and operating margin in Q3 2024, despite market challenges, and maintained solid cash flow, positioning the company for growth in Network Infrastructure and Mobile...
 
•  e& UAE and Huawei Collaborate on Innovative New Calling Solutions to Transform Communication Landscape
Member Logo e& UAE, the telecommunication arm of e&, and Huawei, a global technology leader, are excited to announce a strategic collaboration focused on revolutionizing voice network innovation through convergence and Voice over New...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  e& UAE and UiPath Launch RPA as a managed service to accelerate digital Transformation in the UAE
 
•  AWS and e& enter into a US$1 billion-plus agreement as part of new strategic alliance
 
•  e& set to redefine digital, showcasing AI in action at GITEX Global 2024
 
•  Nokia Bell Labs and Vale are joining efforts to create a network and mine operation cognitive monitoring service
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST signs a MoU with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in the regulatory and digital fields
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) held in New Delhi, India; which aims to enhance cooperation between the two parties through several areas of mutual...
 
Ministry publishes list of licensed student transporters in Bahrain
The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has released a comprehensive list of licensed student transport providers in Bahrain...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
America Movil to prioritize 5G expansion across Latin America in 2025
America Movil's CEO Daniel Hajj has emphasized that 5G technology remains a top priority for the company, which has allocated a US$7 billion capital expenditure budget for 2024 to accelerate its rollout...
 
Maxis partners with Malaysian retailer group to boost 5G adoption
Malaysian operator Maxis says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) to collaborate on driving adoption of 5G in the domestic retail sector...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Viasat, BSNL test direct-to-device satellite technology
Satellite communications provider Viasat announced it has tested direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time, in collaboration with state-owned operator BSNL...
 
SK Broadband to launch nationwide dedicated line service in S.Korea
South Korea's SK Broadband said that it will establish a nationwide network using Internet Protocol-Multi Protocol Label Switching (IP-MPLS) to deliver next-generation dedicated line services for enterprise customers...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Safaricom and partners promise affordable cybersecurity for Kenya’s MSMEs
Kenyan service provider Safaricom has announced a strategic partnership with Cloudflare, a global web infrastructure and cybersecurity provider, and Copycat, a leading systems integrator in East Africa...
 
Virgin Media O2’s Net-Zero HQ Investment in Manchester
Virgin Media O2 has announced a substantial investment in a new net-zero carbon office space in Manchester, further showcasing its commitment to sustainable business practices...
 
SAP expands its partnership with Mistral AI to broaden customer choice
SAP is expanding its partnership with Mistral AI by hosting some of Mistral's commercially available models, including Mistral Large 2, on SAP's operated infrastructure...
 
 
Middle East
 
UAE among fastest nations to deploy AI: Omar Al Olama
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, said the UAE has recognised the transformative potential of artificial intelligence since 2017...
 
ADAA signs agreement with SAP to adopt RISE with SAP platforms
This will enhance data protection and ensure business continuity by providing instant analyses that help in making strategic decisions that improve the efficiency of vital operations in the Authority...
 
Cognizant powers du’s digital transformation with new strategic partnership
This collaboration aims to accelerate du’s digital transformation journey and enhance its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of its customers...
 
Markaz’s Technology Champion Initiative powers innovation and growth in digital transformation
Launched in 2023, the initiative plays a pivotal role in empowering employees to lead the integration of innovative technologies across various departments and enhancement of Markaz's digital ecosystem...
 
Batelco and Thales tie up for IoT connectivity platform
This platform simplifies managing connections and rules for multiple users across different use cases, helping businesses improve their IoT operations...
 
South Asia
 
80 Pakistani companies participate in GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai
Pakistan's dynamic IT sector made a significant impact at GITEX Global 2024, being celebrated as the Tech Destination of the Year and fostering strong business collaborations between Pakistan and the UAE...
 
North Africa
 
Morocco boosts digital transformation with AI71 partnership
Morocco has embarked on a significant step to enhance its digital infrastructure through a strategic partnership with AI71, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
wedotv signs content deals with Fox, ZDF, One Gate, Icon
Doubling down on content for its AVOD and FAST Channels, wedotv, the free streaming sports and entertainment network, has closed several licensing deals with leading studios and distributors, including a multi-territory...
 
Snapchat debuts immersive AR high street
In the latest sign that experience is still one of the most important and growing areas of investment in marketing in a post-Covid era, Snapchat is launching an immersive high-street experience...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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