A bug involving US-based telecoms giant CenturyLink briefly interrupted internet service in several global markets, affecting popular streaming services, gaming platforms and webcasts of European soccer, the company and specialized media reported.
Reports and Coverage
BlackBerry mobile phones are back
The BlackBerry keyboard dethroned by touchscreens will live on in a new 5G smartphone planned for release next year, according to a deal between OnwardMobility and Foxconn Technology Group.
WEF summit rescheduled over COVID-19 fears
The 2021 World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting of business leaders and politicians has been called off for January due to the coronavirus pandemic, with organizers planning to reschedule the event sometime early next summer.
New minister of ICT takes office in Oman
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has appointed new ministers in conformity with Royal Decree 111/2020 on the formation of the Council of Ministers. Accordingly, Engineer Saeed bin Hamoud bin Saeed al Maawali was named as the new minister of transport, communications and information technology.
Open source: The key to unlocking the networks of the future
Open source software (OSS) serves as the foundation of IT infrastructure worldwide, allowing e-commerce platforms and innovative over the top (OTT) players to bring services to market quickly.
The 5G era: an ever-evolving customer experience landscape
The telecoms industry has, time and time again, innovated and driven innovation across entire business ecosystems, transforming entire sectors as we know them.
Mondia unveils new Hamburg-based innovation hub as part of European expansion
Mondia, a leading technology company which specialises in the marketing and distribution of digital content, has announced that as part of its European expansion, it invested significantly in its new Hamburg office to turn it into a world-class creative space and innovation hub.
US tightens restrictions on Huawei’s access to technology
The Trump administration announced it will further tighten restrictions on Huawei, aimed at cracking down on its access to commercially available chips.
SD-WAN a crucial step on the journey to 5G adoption
By Charbel Khneisser, Regional Presales Director, MENA at Riverbed
Asite releases report on advancing digital adoption within construction industry
Asite has launched a new research report examining how the construction industry can optimize its approach to digital engineering.