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Nokia announced it has set two new world records in submarine optical transmission, both of which will shape the next generation of optical networking equipment.

Nokia introduced its Network as Code platform and developer portal, which enables application developers and communication service providers (CSPs) to accelerate the work of producing software applications for new enterprise, industrial, and consumer use cases and monetizing 5G and 4G network assets beyond basic connectivity.

The recent NESAS and SCAS audits of Ericsson’s Transport portfolio, featuring products such as the MINI-LINK 6000, Router 6000 and Fronthaul 6000 series, proved highly successful, with all components achieving the stringent security levels required in independent testing. The successful audit results mean that Ericsson is security-compliant across its entire RAN and Transport portfolios.

Nokia has unveiled plans to establish an Open Innovation lab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the primary goal of igniting regional innovation and expediting the integration of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for network automation and optimization across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This strategic initiative signals Nokia's unwavering commitment to enhancing its global collaborative efforts within the region.

MediaTek, a leading global fabless semiconductor company, powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, reiterated its commitment towards expanding its footprint across the Smartphone and Smart Device ecosystem in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) regions. MediaTek is also looking at accelerating its collaboration with OEMs and telecom operators across the MEA region to increase digital adoption and promote growth across verticals. These initiatives were highlighted at MediaTek’s flagship interactive technology discussion series - MediaTek Technology Diaries in Dubai.

During HUAWEI CONNECT 2023 in Shanghai, Ankabut and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) held a strategic partnership agreement signing ceremony.

Nokia has announced the launch of the Nokia DAC PW Compact, a new configuration optimized to meet the private wireless connectivity needs of small- and mid-sized industrial sites. As more industries move toward digital transformation to improve their business processes, a compact version of Nokia’s market-leading private wireless solution delivers the rigorous security and reliable connectivity that ensure even the smallest enterprise sites can benefit from the transition.  

Cisco intends to acquire Splunk, a leading cybersecurity and observability company, for $157 per share in cash, representing approximately $28 billion in equity value.

Ericsson has announced a key milestone in the company’s strategy to create a global network platform business with network APIs. Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom (DT) are launching a commercial partnership to offer communication and network APIs to developers and enterprises.

Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has embarked on a transformative journey of connectivity in collaboration with MTC, unveiling the revolutionary eKit SOHO (small office/home office) products to the UAE market, supported by the Huawei eKit platform.