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November 8, 2024

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SpaceRISE selected by European Commission to build and operate the IRIS2 multi-orbit satellite constellation

SpaceRISE, the consortium comprising Eutelsat, Hispasat and SES, together with other core members, is pleased to announce it has been awarded by the European Commission to design, deliver, and operate IRIS², the European Union’s pioneering multi-orbit connectivity system...

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Cisco and the OECD: Building the world's first full picture of digital well-being

Cisco, the worldwide technology leader, with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), launched the Digital Well-being Hub, the world's first cross-cutting study into the complex relationship...

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Huawei proposes ‘FOUR NEW’ strategy and AI-centric F5.5G all-optical network to boost carriers’ business success

At the 10th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), James Chen, President of Huawei's Carrier Business, delivered a speech entitled "Network+AI, Unleashing More Business Value"...

Policy and Regulation

•	NCC pledges support for telecom operators amid rising costs The Nigerian Communications Commission has assured telecom operators of its commitment to addressing the rising costs impacting the industry...

Middle East

•	GCC could see US$35 billion boost from Generative AI adoption Generative artificial intelligence (genAI), the technology behind tools like ChatGPT, has the potential to add up to US$35 billion per year to GCC economies, representing around 2.3% of the region’s GDP, according to a...

•	Oman’s Spazers inks satellite technology pact with Australian firm This collaboration will allow Spazers to utilize advanced technologies from Southern Cross Space to deliver high-resolution satellite imagery and analytical solutions...

•	Helios Towers looks to digitalisation to drive growth in Africa and Middle East British telecoms infrastructure group Helios Towers announced that it anticipates continued growth in 2025, driven by increasing digitalization in Africa and the Middle East...

South Asia

•	Grameenphone and Ericsson to collaborate on AI and automation in Bangladesh Grameenphone has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to collaborate and drive innovation in artficial intelligence (AI) and automation in Bangladesh...

•	Salesforce to drive AI led digital transformation in Sri Lanka Salesforce, the leading CRM powered by AI technology, has reaffirmed its commitment to digitally transforming businesses in Sri Lanka, aligning with the country’s 2030 vision for a digital future...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Paramount+ launches new subscription tiers in the UK and Ireland Paramount+ has confirmed it will introduce its Premium and Advertising Tiers on 20 November, with the two new tiers joining the existing Standard tier in the UK and Ireland...

•	Ontario Tech-driven research exploring the promise of virtual reality (VR) in dementia care Virtual reality devices have the potential to support reminiscence therapy, offering new hope for people living with dementia to recall previous memories...

North Africa

•	Egypt’s startup ecosystem poised for expansion with “Invest IT” program launch Egypt’s startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, driven by increased investor interest, government-led digital transformation, and a growing talent pool...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Vodacom expands connectivity with 10 new 4G and 5G sites A new era of digital inclusion is ushered in by this deployment, which connects residents of rural areas, villages, and townships to the newest and fastest network technologies...

•	Virgin Media O2 rolls out 5G standalone small cells in Birmingham Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has become the first operator in the UK to deploy 5G standalone (SA) small cells in central Birmingham, enhancing mobile connectivity in the city’s busiest areas...

Satellite & Internet

•	Japan launches the first wooden satellite to space By manufacturing satellites out of wood, the University of Kyoto scientists expect they will burn up when they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their service...

•	Vodafone Spain, Telefonica sign new fiber wholesale deal Vodafone’s owner, Zegona Communications, says the deal is a key milestone to transforming the operator in Spain...

Global Telecom Update

•	Ethiopia’s digital economy continues to drive GDP The coverage rate of mobile internet connections has increased by 65%, while that of 4G has multiplied by 8, thanks to significant investments by Ethio Telecom and Safaricom Ethiopia, but also increased competition...

•	Telecom providers expected to strengthen Indonesia's digital infra elecommunications network providers will play an important role in building and strengthening digital infrastructure in Indonesia...

•	Nxtra to deploy AI in data centre operations to improve efficiency Bharti Airtel’s data centre arm Nxtra says it is deploying AI in its data centres to improve operations and power consumption, and also claims to be the first data centre operator in India to do so...

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