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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 14, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Cisco introduces intelligent, secure and assured Wi-Fi 7 to transform employee and customer experiences
 
 
Cisco has introduced new intelligent, secure and assured wireless innovations, with smart Wi-Fi 7 access points and unified subscription licensing that can enable smart spaces out-of-the-box...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& enterprise and SERGAS Group join forces to drive safety and sustainability in GCC’s gas networks
Member Logo e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SERGAS Group, a UAE-based gas system solutions provider...
 
•  Nokia acquires Rapid technology and R&D unit to strengthen development of network API solutions and ecosystem
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has acquired Rapid’s technology assets, including the world’s largest API hub used by thousands of active developers globally, and its highly skilled research and development unit...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Open source programme offices step up digital transformation
Developing digital public services can be a challenge for countries and organizations pursuing wide-ranging digital transformation projects...
 
Ofcom approves new flexibility changes for community radio stations
Ofcom has approved significant changes, allowing greater flexibility in the programming requirements of community radio stations across the UK...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan to launch AI policy with focus on boosting cybersecurity
Pakistan is set to unveil its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy within the next two months, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity...
 
SLT-MOBITEL achieves financial recovery in Q3 2024
The rise has been driven primarily by cost savings achieved through successful cost-saving initiatives implemented across the Group...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Amazon to close Freevee streaming service
Content from the platform will move to the Prime Video brand with Freevee expected to be phased out in the next view weeks...
 
AI-based tool creates simple interfaces for virtual and augmented reality
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed EgoTouch, an AI-based tool that enables AR/VR interfaces controlled by skin touch, achieving over 96% accuracy in detecting touch types and force without requiring...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
LINX to launch new IXPs in Ghana and Kenya
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) announced this week it will be expanding its interconnection footprint in Africa early next year with a new internet exchange point (IXP) in Ghana and its second IXP in Kenya...
 
Kyivstar increases revenue by 4.7% in 9 months
In January-September 2024, Kyivstar, reported a 4.7% revenue increase to UAH 26.86 billion, while revenue in dollars declined by 4% to $674 million, according to the website of its parent company VEON...
 
NCC starts ‘white lists’ to curb text scams
From Monday next week, businesses must be registered on telecoms’ “white lists” before they can send text messages containing Web links or phone numbers...
 
 
Middle East
 
Oman launches its first earth observation satellite, powered by AI
Oman enters the space age with the launch of its first locally developed satellite, OL-1, dedicated to remote sensing and earth observation...
 
ZainTECH and Tencent collaborate to introduce advanced Digital Twin applications regionally
This strategic partnership is a significant step towards empowering enterprises and government entities with innovative solutions that leverage the power of digital twins to optimize business operations, enhance...
 
Khazna and BEEAH JV partners with SCTA for Sharjah, UAE, data centers
Sharjah Communication Technology Authority (SCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join BEEAH and Khazna Data Centers in developing data centers in Sharjah, UAE...
 
Orange Jordan showcases fabrication lab innovations at the Makers’ Forum
Orange Jordan participated in the inaugural “Makers’ Forum”, organized by the Crown Prince Foundation as part of the “Makerspace” program, an initiative aimed at fostering economic...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria invests in digital expansion and modern communication technologies
This initiative is a key part of Algeria’s strategy to drive economic growth and achieve a leading position in the digital landscape...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Seven more 4G mobile mast upgrades go live across rural Wales
The UK government (DSIT) has announced that seven more 4G (mobile broadband) mast upgrades have gone live across North, South West and West Wales as part of the £1bn Shared Rural Network (SRN) project...
 
Tele2 brings 5G connectivity to Gekås Ullared department stores in Sweden
Tele2 has installed powerful coverage amplifiers that provide stable mobile connection both indoors and outdoors...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Global satellite surge intensifies competition for low-orbit broadband
The City of Shanghai entered the low-orbit broadband satellite market. Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) launched 18 satellites in August and a second batch of 18 satellites in October...
 
Cirion announces SAC-2, a new US-Latin America subsea route
This new route forms part of the Firmina subsea system owned by Google, connecting the US to Latin America. It also complements Cirion’s existing SAC (South American Crossing) and MAC (Mid Atlantic Crossing) cables...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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