The ongoing technological advancement is making the Internet of Things (IoT) adoption spur worldwide, with the number of IoT-connected devices projected to increase to 43 billion by 2023. Amidst the latest wave of IoT maturity and execution of bespoke solutions, considering an approach that can respond to the fragmented nature of IoT technology is a strategic move.
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Qatar unlocks new digital skills opportunities
With the aim of accelerating sustainable human development and promoting digital transformation, Qatar’s ministry of communications and information technology, in collaboration with Microsoft, launched the National Skilling Program.
Cybersecurity: A crucial element in safeguarding the future of cities
Along the sidelines of GISEC 2022, the government stage tackled the interesting topic of the governments’ actions in ensuring that cities are secure by design. Representatives from the UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, among others have shared their insights on government commitment to cybersecurity.
ITU launches online pledging platform to advance connectivity globally
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced its Partner2Connect pledging platform and an action framework to advance universal connectivity and digital transformation.
Human factor is key to cybersecurity ecosystem, says UAE’s head of cybersecurity
His excellency lieutenant general Abdullah Khalifa Obaid Al Marri, commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, opened the 10th edition of GISEC Global 2022 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Open RAN network model demands further assessment from operators
In recent years, the introduction of 5G connectivity in the Middle East’s telecommunications market has thrived and local industries are increasingly looking to digitization to gain a competitive advantage in their operations. With this, the future of 5G network design has come under question as deliberations continue on open radio access networks (Open RAN), and what this model could mean for operators, telecom vendors, and end-users.
Internet connectivity became less affordable in 2021
According to the latest statistical analysis by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), the share of people's incomes spent on fixed broadband and mobile Internet services increased globally last year, in parallel with upticks in demand and usage compared to 2020.
Malaysia confirms utilizing SWN model for 5G implementation
The Malaysian government is sticking to its plan of deploying 5G through a single wholesale network (SWN). In a joint statement from the ministries of finance and communications and multimedia, up to 70% equity in the wholly state-owned 5G company, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), will be available to telcos.
Acronis appoints Ziad Nasr as GM for Middle East market
Acronis, the global leader in cyber protection, has announced the appointment of Ziad Nasr as the general manager (GM) for the Middle East.
The year of spectrum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) in KSA has announced three important dates in 2022 that will contribute to placing the Kingdom in a leading position, regionally and globally, in the ICT and telecommunications sector.