Huawei released the latest Wireless Fiber Solution (an enhanced WTTx solution) which increases home broadband (HBB) rates and improves market penetration.

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Ericsson named Best Cloud Provider at Telecom Review Excellence Awards
Ericsson won the Best Cloud Provider award at Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2018 in Dubai, UAE.
Ericsson introduces new solution supporting in-flight connectivity
Ericsson and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) have announced that Ericsson’s Core Network as a Service solution is now live, supporting connectivity services across multiple markets served by Panasonic.
Huawei’s pioneering approach to 5G recognized with prestigious award at Telecom Review Summit
At the 11th annual Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, An Jian, President of Carrier Network Business Group at Huawei Middle East, delivered a keynote on the theme “5G Inspiring the Future” to highlight the progress made in the Middle East on 5G. Held at the Dubai Meydan Hotel on December 10th and 11th, the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit was a platform for high-level industry and government leaders to discuss how the ICT industry can support the successfully realization of government plans for economic growth and development.
Germany bans the sale of iPhones
A German court ruled in favor of US chipmaker Qualcomm in a patent dispute case against Apple, which could lead to a ban on sales of iPhones in Germany. This marks a second major win for Qualcomm in a month after a court in China on December 10 ordered a prohibition on iPhone sales over a separate patent dispute there.
Cisco brings its intent-based capabilities to the Middle East
For over two decades, the Catalyst family of switches has been known for pushing the limits of what the network could do. Last year, Cisco’s Catalyst 9000 switches pushed those limits even further by introducing the world to intent-based networking, helping big networks learn, adapt and evolve. Now, Cisco is expanding its iconic Catalyst portfolio, giving access to all organizations including their branches in the Middle East, across wired and wireless. It is bringing intent-based networking to deployments of all sizes, delivering a smarter, simpler and more secure network to more customers than ever before.
Huawei to invest $2bn over the next five years in effort to improve software capabilities
Huawei Rotating Chairman Ken Hu held a press conference with leading global media at the company's new campus in Dongguan on Tuesday, December 18. The journalists visited R&D labs showcasing materials and thermal management technologies developed for 5G equipment, as well as an independent cybersecurity lab.
China court to block iPhone sales at Qualcomm's request
A Chinese court ordered a ban in the country on iPhone sales in a patent dispute, said US chipmaking giant Qualcomm.
Ericsson releases its top ten consumer trends for 2019
European telecommunications behemoth Ericsson has released the eighth edition of its ConsumerLab trend report, 10 Hot Consumer Trends 2019 representing predictions of 34 million early technology adopters. The latest edition of the annual report evaluates consumer thoughts and predictions on near-future technology including AI, VR, 5G and automation. The report reveals that autonomous and mood-predictive technology could soon play a bigger role in people’s everyday lives.
Huawei’s first Experience Store in the Levant will open soon in Lebanon
Following the remarkable success the brand has been achieving in the Lebanese market, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) announced recently plans to inaugurate the first new experience store (HES) in Beirut, Lebanon. The store will be designed with futuristic space and aims at offering an intelligent high-tech experience for consumers to have access to Huawei’s latest products and services under one roof.