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March 14, 2025

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AT&T breaks speed barriers on long-distance fiber network

AT&T has achieved a significant technology milestone demonstrating its nationwide software-centric network is ready for massive bandwidth demands driven by AI, user generated content, augmented and virtual reality, cloud computing, streaming video and more...

ITU Global Youth Summit places young people at the heart of digital transformation

Young people need better access to technology and skills development to play an active role in defining the world's digital future, according to participants at the ITU Global Youth Summit, which concluded today in Varadero, Cuba...

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e& UAE and evision launch STARZ ON Business to redefine digital entertainment for SMBs and Enterprises

e& UAE and evision have announced the launch of STARZ ON Business, a pioneering over-the-top (OTT) TV service tailored specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise customers....

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Tech Mahindra recognized with a Double ‘A’ score by CDP for transparency on climate change and water security

This recognition underscores Tech Mahindra’s leadership in environmental transparency, climate action, and water stewardship, positioning it among an elite group of global sustainability leaders...

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Huawei excels at MWC 2025 with multiple prestigious industry awards

Huawei has emerged as a standout innovator at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025, taking three prestigious industry awards that showcase the company's technological excellence and forward-thinking solutions across...

Policy and Regulation

•	CST participated at MWC Barcelona 2025 Through its participation CST aiemd to enhance efforts and key role in accelerating the digital economy of Saudi Arabia, exchange experiences and best practices, discuss trends and innovations in the field, while exploring...

•	ITU Global Youth Summit places young people at the heart of digital transformation Young people need better access to technology and skills development to play an active role in defining the world's digital future, according to participants at the ITU Global Youth Summit,...

Middle East

•	Visa expands Google Wallet integration for contactless payments in Jordan The integration comes in response to growing demand for digital payment solutions in Jordan, offering both locals and tourists the convenience of mobile phone-based contactless payments...

•	Oracle partners with ‘Open Innovation AI’ to accelerate sovereign AI adoption across the EMEA region Oracle partner and UAE-based technology company, Open Innovation AI, today announced a collaboration with Oracle to help public and private sector organizations across the EMEA accelerate the adoption and deployment of...

•	Endava, NDF, and Google Cloud host AI-driven datathon in Riyadh By leveraging AI, big data, and cloud technologies, participants tackled key challenges in finance, sustainability, and digital infrastructure, showcasing the transformative potential of data analytics in the Kingdom’s...

South Asia

•	UMT launches Pakistan’s first fully immersive virtual campus in the Metaverse The UMT Virtual World redefines the academic experience, enabling users to explore various schools, access admissions portals, and interact with faculty and fellow visitors, all through an interactive 3D virtual campus...

•	Dialog Axiata pioneers AI-powered network optimisation with "AI for Networks" The collaboration leverages Meta’s Llama AI models to analyse and optimise Dialog's network, ensuring improved call quality, seamless video delivery, and superior user experiences...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Sky Deutschland expands Sky Stream to Sky Q customers German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland is now making its streaming service Sky Stream available to existing Sky Q customers who use the Sky Q IP box...

•	China’s iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi announced it plans later this year to open its first full-fledged theme park in China based on characters from its own shows...

North Africa

•	ORA Technologies secures US$1.9 million to expand digital services in Morocco Since its launch, the platform has experienced rapid growth, with over 300,000 downloads to date, reflecting strong demand for accessible digital financial services in Morocco, where many individuals remain underbanked...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	4G connectivity now available at one of Britain’s most remote railway stations Mobile connectivity in one of Scotland’s most remote areas has improved greatly after the installation of 4G equipment at the railway station at Corrour on the West Highland Line...

•	Private 5G network to boost Hyundai’s EV production Samsung and Hyundai Motor Company recently unveiled a private 5G network streamlined for low-power devices that connect across large facilities...

Satellite & Internet

•	SES provides funding for Lynk as part of new D2D partnership Global satellite operator SES says it has signed a partnership agreement with direct-to-device (D2D) satellite startup Lynk Global to target the D2D segment with integrated services...

•	ISP begins fiber network construction in 2 Colorado communities Construction of fiber-optic high speed internet networks in two Colorado communities has been started by Missouri-based Hyperfiber...

Global Telecom Update

•	Netmore aims to expand LPWAN offerings in Brazil and South America Netmore Group, a global operator of IoT networks, has announced its continued expansion into Brazil and South American markets, following the completion of its acquisition of Everynet, an operator of neutral-host, low power...

•	SoftBank, OpenAI to build AI data centre in Japan SoftBank plans to transform a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Japan into a data centre for operating artificial intelligence agents developed in collaboration with U.S.-based ChatGPT creator, OpenAI...

•	Telin, IPification partner to enhance network API authentication Telin and IPification have signed an agreement to collaborate on network API-based authentication solutions through the IPification Authentication as a Service (IPIFICATION AaaS) Master Technical Support Services...

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