In 2023, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) extended over 364 kilometers of fiber optic (FO) ducts across different areas in Dubai.
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NEC Breaks Record for Long-Distance Optical Submarine Cable Transmission
NEC Corporation has completed a long-distance field trial of an optical submarine cable system using a new transponder with the highest level of transmission performance in the world, 800 gigabits per second (Gbps), according to NEC research.
center3 Acquires CMC Networks in Strategic Move to Accelerate Growth Plan
center3, a wholly owned subsidiary of the stc Group, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CMC Networks, a global service provider offering market leading networking solutions across Africa and the Middle East.
Sparkle’s BlueMed Lands in Aqaba Digital Hub’s Data Center
Sparkle has announced the activation of the Middle Eastern terrestrial section of the BlueMed cable, connecting Aqaba in Jordan to Sparkle’s Mediterranean backbone, as well as direct service availability between Aqaba and Milan using BlueMed new segments.
“WE” Expands Its Smart Real Estate Telecommunication Services
The Egyptian telecommunications company "WE," Egypt's first integrated operator of communication and information technology services, has signed a cooperation protocol with Prime Real Estate Development Company. This partnership aims to provide integrated communication services and smart systems for their diverse real estate projects in the market.
Enhancing Excellence: Telecom Egypt Launches New ‘WeConnect’ Ecosystem
Telecom Egypt, Egypt’s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, has launched its new WeConnect ecosystem, providing agile access to Egypt’s extensive subsea cable infrastructure.
Telecom Egypt, 4iG Partner to Link Egypt and Albania via High Capacity Subsea Cable
Telecom Egypt, Egypt’s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, and 4iG Plc, the Budapest-based info-communications company in Hungary and the Balkan region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to link Egypt and Albania via a point-to-point, high-capacity subsea cable.
du to Host Cinturion’s TEAS Submarine Cable in UAE
Cinturion Corp. Ltd., a global provider of scalable, subsea and terrestrial capacity-based network solutions, has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), one of the leading providers of fixed line, mobile, internet and digital services across the UAE.
NEC Powers Indonesia's Digital Revolution With Patara-2 Submarine Cable
NEC Corporation has announced the completion and operation of the Patara-2 submarine cable system in Indonesia. This cable system is owned by Telkom Indonesia, the largest digital telecommunications company in the country, which is dedicated to accelerating digitalization in Indonesia. The Patara-2 submarine cable system is a high-speed optical fiber cable that spans approximately 1,200 kilometers. It has a capacity of 100 gigabits per second and consists of 80 wavelengths and two fiber pairs.
Intracom Telecom Selected for Ultra-Fast Wireless Network Expansion in Italy
Intracom Telecom, a global telecommunication systems and solutions vendor, has announced that EOLO SpA, an Italian telecommunications operator focusing on ultra-broadband in suburban and rural areas, selected its WiBAS™ G5 dual-BS base station device for the expansion of the 28 GHz ultra-fast wireless network across Italy.