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May 7, 2025

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Azercell appoints e& as “sole preferred” partner to enhance customer experience in A2P messaging

Azercell, Azerbaijan’s leading mobile operator, has appointed e& as its exclusive sole preferred partner for international A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging. The partnership aims to elevate the quality, security, and reliability of messaging services for Azercell subscribers...

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Cybernet and Nokia redefine Pakistan’s network landscape with 1.2T-per-lambda backbone

Nokia announced that Cybernet, Pakistan’s leading fiber broadband provider, has chosen Nokia’s cutting-edge optical transport solution for its new long-haul Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network...

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Huawei Cloud showcases comprehensive AI-native security solutions at GISEC Global 2025

As cyberattacks grow increasingly sophisticated, Huawei Cloud's comprehensive security solutions offer enterprises unparalleled protection through advanced artificial intelligence capabilitie..

Policy and Regulation

•	Consumer awareness helps to combat counterfeit ICT devices Nearly one in five mobile phones shipped internationally is fake or counterfeit, according to a report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)...

•	Liberian Telecommunications Authority launches initiative to revive rural base stations The Liberian Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has initiated a nationwide program to rehabilitate and maintain rural base stations that were deployed under the Universal Access Fund (UAF) but have since been abandoned...

South Asia

•	Zong 4G partners with MoRA to provide connectivity solutions for Hajj 2025 pilgrims The partnership will provide pilgrims with free SIMs and international roaming services, ensuring they remain connected with their loved ones during their sacred journey...

•	Bangladesh Open University hosts first online workshop on gender equality In his keynote, Dr Rahman provided a comprehensive overview of national and institutional progress on gender equality, spotlighting the Bangladesh Open University's crucial role in expanding access to education for...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Zattoo acquires Green Streams to expand TV platform and enter new markets TV streaming provider Zattoo has acquired Green Streams to strengthen its position in the European B2B TV platform market and support expansion into new international territories...

•	T-Mobile expands retail media with Vistar and Blis for smarter ad targeting By harnessing high-intent behavioral data, such as app ownership and app engagement, T-Ads gives advertisers the opportunity to reach key audiences with greater precision and relevance...

Global Telecom Update

•	Indosat and Wadhwani Foundation launch AI training for Indonesian youth In celebration of National Education Day, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison in collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation (WF), has launched AI-based training aimed at preparing young talent for the workforce...

•	ValorC3 announces new 10MW AI-ready data centre in Boise Expected to be operational in 2027, the site will be carrier-neutral and boast both air and liquid cooling capabilities with a closed-loop cooling system for minimal water waste...

•	ManageEngine adds native intelligence and advanced automation capabilities to its unified PAM platform The native privileged task automation feature helps to automate enterprise workflows with zero-touch efficiency...

Middle East

•	JAGGAER expands procurement solutions in Kuwait and the Middle East with AWS partnership This collaboration aims to introduce the JAGGAER One platform to local markets, providing businesses across the region with advanced tools to manage and automate complex procurement processes...

•	du posts 19.8 percent net profit increase with Q1 revenues growing to US$1.03 billion This operational strength translated into a net profit increase of 19.8 percent, highlighting the company’s continued momentum and financial discipline, as stated in the press release issued by the company...

•	Mastercard and Tamkeen partner to launch Mastercard Strive Program in Bahrain The collaboration will explore a scalable model to support Bahraini SMEs, reinforcing Bahrain’s leadership in SME development within the region...

•	Saudi Arabia tops in e-government services in MENA region for third year in a row This was for the third consecutive year Saudi Arabia is securing the top position in the MENA region with a high maturity rate of 96 percent in the overall assessment...

North Africa

•	Algerie Telecom unveils 1Gbps IDOOM fiber promotion for new customers This offer highlights Algerie Telecom’s dedication to providing top-tier services and its ongoing efforts to enhance digital coverage across Algeria...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Epic Malta and BICS enable VoLTE roaming to tackle 2G/3G phase-out Epic Malta has partnered with international connectivity enabler BICS to ensure its subscribers stay connected when traveling abroad...

•	KDDI collaborates with AMD to enhance 5G network This partnership aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of KDDI's network infrastructure, particularly as the demand for advanced telecommunications technology grows...

Satellite & Internet

•	Rivada adds Pulsar to Outernet network for remote satellite coverage The agreement will see Pulsar integrate Rivada’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network into its land mobile and maritime communications solutions, targeting customers operating in areas with limited or no terrestrial...

•	Bayobab interconnects Uganda and Kenya with new fiber route MTN’s digital infrastructure arm Bayobab announced it has completed a 260-km fiber route in Uganda from Malaba to Kampala that interconnects with Bayobab’s recently completed fibre route in Kenya from Malaba to...

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