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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 1, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
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New Cisco survey shows strong relationship between privacy awareness and trust in AI
 
 
Cisco’s 2024 Consumer Privacy Survey reveals growing consumer awareness of privacy laws, increased trust in AI with responsible data handling, and strong support for consistent global privacy protections...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Group’s ‘tali ventures’ leads US$10 million investment in Series B funding for NorthLadder
Member Logo tali ventures, stc Group’s corporate venture capital arm, and NorthLadder, a leading device trade-in platform in over 10 countries, has announced the successful completion of a US$10 million Series B investment round...
 
•  Nokia signs patent license agreement with HP
Member Logo Nokia has signed a multi-year patent license agreement with HP covering the use of Nokia’s video technologies in HP’s devices...
 
•  Huawei's Yang Chaobin: 5.5G unleashes the potential of mobile AI
Member Logo At the Global MBB Forum 2024, Huawei's Yang Chaobin emphasized that 5.5G technology will drive the upcoming mobile AI era, creating opportunities in mobile services, smart vehicles, and robotics, supported by...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST publishes a public consultation on the “Light Licensing Regulations for the 6 GHz Frequency Band”
Through this document, CST seeks to support the development of digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, stimulate emerging wireless technologies, and enable various sectors to adopt the latest technological innovations...
 
Middle East
 
Tamam, ZainTECH, Fico and Lean to drive AI in Saudi fintech
Tamam, a Zain fintech and leader in KSA’s microlending sector, is collaborating with ZainTECH, Fico, and Lean Technologies to develop cutting-edge, AI-driven data solutions specifically tailored to the Saudi consumer...
 
Accenture partners with du to enhance IT application development and maintenance
Under this agreement, Accenture will work closely with du and its partners to transition to a new operating model that provides increased flexibility and predictability while maintaining and evolving du’s IT...
 
Ooredoo’s commercial and financial momentum continues as normalised net profit rises 15%
Ooredoo reported a 2% revenue increase to QAR 17.7 billion, a 4% EBITDA rise to QAR 7.7 billion, and a 15% growth in normalised net profit for the first nine months of 2024, alongside strategic investments in digital...
 
South Asia
 
Telenor Pakistan reports 6.7% revenue growth in Q3 2024 amid economic challenges
Telenor Pakistan reported a 6.7% revenue increase in Q3 2024, driven by effective monetization strategies and an 11% ARPU rise, despite a subscription decline and challenging economic conditions...
 
North Africa
 
Orange Morocco and Chari.ma unite to accelerate digital transformation for local retailers
Telecom operator Orange Morocco has announced a strategic partnership with online commerce platform Chari.ma, aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of local retailers in Morocco...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Pluto TV announces new partnership with NBCUniversal
Pluto TV has announced a new partnership with NBCUniversal (NBCU) Global TV Distribution to bring an array of comedy, dramedy, iconic action, and fan favourites to viewers in the UK and Canada, starting November 1, 2024...
 
Liv partners with Meta to capture mixed reality videos on Meta Quest
Liv, a pioneer in mixed reality capture, has partnered with Meta to become the official capture solution for Meta Quest wireless virtual reality headsets...
 
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Vodafone to switch off 3G network service in Louth
Vodafone, has announced that from next month in Louth, the existing 3G network will upgrade to what it says is a more sustainable, efficient and reliable 4G and 5G network service...
 
Ucom launches 5G network across 9 Armenian cities
The 5G launch marks a significant milestone in Ucom's regional infrastructure modernization program, designed to offer faster speeds and a more reliable connection to subscribers...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
NSG signs Thai Airways, Turkish Airways for inflight internet
The carrier chose NEO Space Group (NSG) as its provider, making it the first publicly announced customer for the IFC upstart and its Skywaves solution...
 
Matanuska Telecom Association (MTA) focuses on connecting the unconnected with fiber broadband
As a locally owned telephone cooperative, Matanuska Telecom Association (MTA) has set an interest in the growth and success of our members and the areas it serves...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Telefonica Tech to digitise GAM industrial remanufacturing reviver plant
GAM has entrusted Telefonica Tech as a technology partner to carry out a comprehensive digitalisation project at its Reviver industrial machinery remanufacturing plant, located in Spain...
 
STT GDC Philippines says hyperscale data centre on track for Q2 2025
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Philippines said that the first phase of operations for its upcoming STT Fairview 1 hyperscale data centre is on track to be ready for service by the second quarter of 2025...
 
MNCs join pilot program for value-added telecom services
Multinational companies including Honeywell, Tesla, and Siemens Healthineers have become early participants in China's pilot program for value-added telecom services, following the country's recent relaxation of...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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