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Cloud and Enterprise Business
TDRA launches cloud computing national capacity development program
The TDRA Virtual Academy launched the cloud computing national capacity development program that aims to qualify national human resources and support entrepreneurs in cloud computing.
MYCOM OSI launches enterprise assurance solutions for service providers
MYCOM OSI, a leading independent provider of assurance, automation, and analytics solutions to some of the world’s largest communications service providers (CSPs), launched its own enterprise assurance solutions for CSPs to help them deliver and assure high-capacity and high-reliability advanced connectivity services for enterprises.
Huawei to invest $15 million in localized, innovative cloud ecosystem
Huawei plans to invest $15 million over the next three years in the newly-launched Huawei Cloud Oasis Program to accelerate the development of technology enterprises and ecosystems in the Middle East.
VMware names Moro Hub as leading digital innovator in Middle East
VMware recognizes Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) that offers next-generation digital and cloud services in the UAE, as one of the Middle East’s leading digital innovators.
Etisalat’s Help AG partners with security firm to tighten cloud-based security offerings
Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of Etisalat Digital and the region’s trusted IT security advisor, has partnered with Zscaler, the leader in cloud security.
Etisalat Digital, Accenture and Oracle team up to ease Enterprises’ Cloud journey woes
Etisalat Digital, Accenture and Oracle have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer SMBs and large enterprise clients in the Middle East a seamless digital transformation and journey to Oracle cloud solutions across IaaS/PaaS/SaaS. By offering a one-stop-shop for Oracle solutions, the new collaboration will allow Accenture, Etisalat Digital, and Oracle to create a joint value proposition for clients in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and the wider region.
STL provides Sabafon with fully cloud-native OSS/BSS SaaS solution
STL, an industry-leading integrator of digital networks, announced a partnership with Sabafon to transition from traditional billing systems to a fully cloud-native SaaS-based billing support system (BSS) and operation support system (OSS) solution. The 5-year long deal will involve STL delivering and supporting a new-age, converged, charging, billing, and CRM solution deployed in a public cloud infrastructure. The deal reflects STL’s continued commitment towards business expansion in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA).
Netcracker redefines customer experience and accelerates 5G monetization for Zain Saudi Arabia
Netcracker Technology announced that Zain Saudi Arabia, a leading innovator of mobile services in the Middle East and Africa, has selected the cloud-based Netcracker digital BSS and Netcracker customer engagement for its digital transformation program. Zain Saudi Arabia will also utilize Netcracker service management and orchestration, part of Netcracker digital OSS, to create the foundation for automated network slicing within its 5G core environment and across its entire network for 5G monetization. The Netcracker digital OSS portfolio will also help Zain to manage its virtualized network and deliver multivendor services.
SAP advances Etihad WE’s digital transformation journey
Etihad Water and Electricity (Etihad WE) is embarking on the next phase of its digital transformation journey with global technology company SAP to optimize experiences for more than 1.3 million people in the UAE.