Reports and Coverage

By Suhail Thusu, senior solution consulting manager, Tecnotree

In the recently concluded webinar hosted by Telecom Review, industry experts convened to have an intensive discussion on digital transformation.

Discussions on the usage of the 6 GHz band (5925-7125 MHz) are ongoing, with no definite roadmap yet on how it will be utilized in the long run. To define, 6 GHz is one of the optimal spectrum bands in medium frequency to provide seamless wide-area coverage and high-capacity connections.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) signed an agreement to create a set of “Global AI Readiness Frameworks” for key socio-economic domains that could help countries adopt best practices in harnessing AI’s full potential.

The highest decision-making body of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has opened with delegates from around the world pursuing digital cooperation and transformation for the greater good.

The Plenipotentiary Conference of the African Telecommunication Union (ATU) 2022 requested Member States to support African candidates for ITU positions and noted, in particular, that Dr. Bilel Jamoussi had been endorsed by the African Union as Africa’s sole candidate for the position of Director, ITU-TSB. It expressed unanimous support for him and called upon African countries to vote for him during the upcoming ITU PP-22.

The telecommunications industry significantly utilizes the internet of things (IoT), and the latter heavily relies on the former as well. The dependency of telecoms on IoT has attracted more research than the opposite. It is only the use of telecommunications in the Internet of things that is deeply known by many.

Sustainability is an important topic that is being addressed urgently worldwide. With telecom operators’ climate-related commitments and the ICT sector’s expanding energy footprint, there is a need to do more and transform faster.

Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has been selected as a payment and technology partner for one of the leading Sudanese banks in the UAE, El Nilein Bank.

The Telecom Review awards recognize industry leaders for their efficient and hard work throughout the year and are a special way for Telecom Review to help celebrate the winners’ success.