Nokia today announced an automated, zero-touch elevated temperature detection solution designed to help spot potential COVID-19 infections in facilities with thousands of people.

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Mavenir files for IPO on Nasdaq market
Mavenir, one of the leading independent vendors in the Open RAN market and a cloud native network software provider, has filed with the US SEC for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares on the Nasdaq market.
Huawei UAE appoints new chief security officer
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has announced the appointment of Aloysius Cheang as the inaugural Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Huawei UAE, effective immediately.
Nokia forms new partnership to strengthen chipset portfolio
Nokia today announced that it has joined forces with Tampere University to establish a ‘Center of Excellence’ to enhance the development of System-on-Chip (SoC) custom processors for its ReefShark chipset portfolio.
Saudi Arabia leads the adoption of 5G for digital transformation, Nokia report finds
5G-enabled industries have the potential to deliver $8trn in value to the global economy by 2030 according to new research from Nokia and Nokia Bell Labs.
Huawei ME announces appointment of new VP and MD of Cloud and AI Business Group
In line with its commitment to further optimize Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and collaborative work on ecosystems to empower the Middle East’s digital transformation, Huawei has announced that Omar Akar will join the leadership team of the Middle East division of its new Cloud and AI Business Group, in the role of Regional Vice President and Managing Director.
Nokia announces launch of world’s first self-optimizing mesh Wi-Fi 6 solution for CSPs
Nokia has unveiled a new portfolio of Wi-Fi 6 solutions with higher throughput, lower latency and better performance that gives customers flawless Wi-Fi connectivity in every corner of the home. Nokia Wi-Fi 6 solutions offer a unique combination of local intelligence in the home network and cloud-based intelligence across Wi-Fi access points to ensure optimal performance for every customer.
Huawei supports Dubai Municipality with disaster recovery data center solutions
Following the strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between Dubai Municipality and Huawei last year during GITEX Technology Week 2019, Dubai Municipality has successfully received the disaster recovery data center solutions delivered by Huawei, as part of the company’s commitment towards contributing to the development of the smart services and enabling digital transformation of Dubai Municipality through providing the latest innovative ICT solutions and technologies.
CommScope offers operators unmatched choice, flexibility, and efficiency in transitioning to DAA
CommScope announced three new solutions empowering global operators to take the next step towards 10G, using the latest Remote PHY (R-PHY) and MACPHY Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) technologies. These additions give operators a new range of choices for realizing the advantages of DAA in both traditional segmented and fiber-deep architectures.
Embracing the digital workplace
Digital transformation is a critical choice for growth. It has evolved the way businesses across the Middle East are functioning. Not only is it proving to increase productivity and efficiency, but it is also encouraging a digital culture with long-term business benefits. For that reason, businesses should continue investing in innovation to effectively compete in existing and emerging markets.