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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 19, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Cisco redefines data center architecture with new smart switches, embedding services directly into the network
 
 
Cisco announces the Cisco N9300 Series Smart Switches with a new class of intelligent networking silicon alongside embedded DPUs, reimagining AI data center designs...
 
UAE Cybersecurity Council Chairman highlights advanced defense against digital threats
Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, has emphasized the country’s sophisticated cybersecurity infrastructure, capable of predicting and countering most electronic attacks before they happen...
 
Ofcom publishes proposals for sharing 6GHz spectrum between mobile and Wi-Fi services
Ofcom has published proposals for upper 6GHz spectrum to be made available and shared between mobile and Wi-Fi services...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  John Stankey elected Chairman of AT&T’s Board of Directors, William Kennard named Lead Independent Director
Member Logo AT&T announced that its directors have unanimously elected John Stankey to the role of Board Chair. Stankey succeeds William E. Kennard, who was elected Lead Independent Director...
 
•  Telefonica selects Nokia Packet Core to deliver superior network quality for enterprises in Spain
Member Logo Telefonica, the top operator in Spain for enterprise customers, has selected Nokia’s Packet Core solution to enhance the scale, capacity, performance, and reliability of its 4G and 5G network for enterprise customers...
 
•  Tech Mahindra's Net-Zero targets receive approval from Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Member Logo With this milestone, Tech Mahindra becomes the first Mahindra Group company to secure SBTi validation for its Net-Zero goals, joining an elite group of very few Indian companies whose targets have been approved...
 
•  Huawei Europe bags prestigious Top Employer 2025 Award for sixth consecutive year
Member Logo The recognition is a testament to Huawei Europe's exemplary human resources practices and underscores its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Young people come to the forefront in shaping our digital future
The ITU's Global Youth Summit will take place in Cuba from March 11-13, focusing on key topics like cybersecurity and AI, and aiming to empower young people in the digital age...
 
Ofcom publishes proposals for sharing 6GHz spectrum between mobile and Wi-Fi services
Ofcom has published proposals for upper 6GHz spectrum to be made available and shared between mobile and Wi-Fi services...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan enhances connectivity with 26.5 Tbps international submarine cable projects
Pakistan is working on strengthening its digital infrastructure with a total of 26.5 terabits per second (Tbps) of international connectivity...
 
Symposium on spectrum management begins at BTRC
The objective of the symposium is to discuss and exchange new ideas on the outcomes of the World Radio Communication Conference-2023 held in Dubai in 2023...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Canal+ strengthens global partnership with Samsung
Canal+ applications will appear on 25 million Samsung Smart TVs following a new agreement between the French pay-TV operator and Samsung Europe...
 
Rockstar in talks with metaverse creators for user-generated content in GTA 6
Rockstar Games is reportedly in talks with the creators of Fortnite and Roblox to introduce user-generated content in Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Optiva is taking Gemini-powered agentic AI-powered BSS to MWC
This move aligns with industry trends – Gartner predicts that by 2028, 33% of enterprise software applications will incorporate agentic AI, a substantial increase from just 1% in 2024...
 
T-Mobile begins dismantling 2G network
A year after giving the network a last-minute reprieve, T-Mobile said it has officially begun the process of shutting down its 2G network...
 
Lifecycle Software launches Nexus app to streamline MVNO operations
Lifecycle Software has launched the Nexus App for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), a customizable mobile application designed to simplify operations and enhance user experience...
 
 
Middle East
 
UAE Cybersecurity Council Chairman highlights advanced defense against digital threats
Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, has emphasized the country’s sophisticated cybersecurity infrastructure, capable of predicting and countering most electronic attacks before...
 
Qatar continues to lead in global Internet penetration
Qatar has continued to solidify its position as a global leader for Internet penetration, according to data from Worldostats, underscoring Qatar’s commitment to technological advancement, infrastructure development,...
 
Zain Bahrain revenue for 2024 hits US$203 million
Zain Bahrain, a leading telecommunications provider in the kingdom, has announced a revenue of BD77.24 million (US$203 million) for FY2024, up 6.8% from the previous year's figure of BD72.32 million (US$190 million)...
 
UAE’s Space42 announces Earth observation collaboration
Space42 has announced a strategic collaboration with FADA to significantly advance the UAE’s Earth observation (EO) downstream capabilities...
 
North Africa
 
Tunisie Telecom launches nationwide 5G network to boost connectivity and services
Additionally, a strategic partnership was signed recently, to expand the country’s international connectivity with a new submarine cable, set to become operational within a year...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Mavenir, EdgeQ unveil cloud-native small cells for 4G and 5G
Mavenir and EdgeQ are partnering to unveil the next generation of software-defined small cells at MWC 2025, offering flexible and energy-efficient solutions for 4G and 5G networks...
 
China Unicom to roll out 5G-Advanced in over 300 cities by 2025
China Unicom has launched its 5G-Advanced Action Plan, marking a major milestone in the country’s next-generation mobile network evolution...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Rocket Lab launches sharp-eyed Earth-observation satellite toward orbit
Rocket Lab has successfully launched BlackSky's first Gen-3 Earth imaging satellite, marking its 60th Electron mission and continuing its partnership with BlackSky to expand their satellite constellation...
 
Meta announces plans for longest-ever subsea cable project
Meta Platforms has announced Project Waterworth, a multi-billion dollar subsea cable project that will span over 50,000 km, connecting five continents and enhancing global digital infrastructure...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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