Reports and Coverage

The 14th Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), hosted by Huawei, supported by industry partners GSMA, GTI, and SAMENA Telecommunications Council, redefined traditional boundaries this year by seamlessly blending both virtual and in-person experiences. This unique fusion provided a dynamic platform for stakeholders in the mobile and related vertical ecosystems to delve into the intricacies of 5G business success, nurture ecosystem maturity, and expedite the commercialization of 5.5G technologies.

The automotive industry stands out as one of the most data-intensive sectors globally. A recent study uncovered alarming trends among leading global car manufacturers, casting them as major contributors to data privacy concerns. This revelation comes just as driving is becoming increasingly digitized.

Continuing with its 2023 Virtual Panel series, Telecom Review is organizing a session titled ‘Trends in 5G and Digital Transformation’ on November 16, 2023 that will make for a stimulating conversation with the experts to unravel the multi-faceted digital transformation journey.

During the 9th UBBF 2023 in Dubai, UAE, the Intelligent IP Network Summit — themed "Net5.5G Continuous Innovation, Boosting New Growth" — provided the perfect stage for leading carriers and analysts from prestigious organizations around the world to gather and discuss the development of the data communication industry and standards. Carriers were also able to share their innovative commercial practices in Net5.5G transport network evolution and industry digital networks.

Huawei's annual Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) kicked off in Dubai today. The event began with a livestreamed discussion between Huawei's Rotating Chairman Ken Hu, and the Director General of GSMA, Mats Granryd, about the current state of 5G development and future projections.

ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, concluded its successful debut at GITEX Global 2023. The company took this opportunity to showcase the depth and breadth of its solutions portfolio and to announce a series of strategic partnerships, as well as an agreement to acquire Specialized Technical Services Company (STS).

Data and telecom convergence refers to the integration of data and telecommunications services into a single network infrastructure. This convergence represents a significant shift in the way information is transmitted, received and processed.

IT operations have taken the driver’s seat for business success in the rapidly changing digital world.

The TM Forum Autonomous Networks Summit 2023 was recently held in Copenhagen, Denmark, where Carsten Rossenhoevel, Co-Founder & CTO of the European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC), delivered a keynote speech on EANTC's test strategies for autonomous networks (AN). During the event, Carsten announced the successful completion of the first independent AN test in the IP Domain: The Network Digital Map solution of Huawei iMaster NCE-IP reached an Average Automation Level of 3.8.

According to the UN, 70% of the world's population is expected to live in smart cities by 2050. That is around 6.86 billion individuals doing their daily activities in cities should the world population swell to 9.8 billion by then from the current 7.6 billion.