HITEK, part of the Farnek Group, has signed a JV partnership with Virgin Mobile Saudi, a Beyond ONE subsidiary, making it the preferred technology partner to enable a joint strategic approach to develop smart cities in Saudi Arabia.
Amidst the whirlwind of AI-driven transformations sweeping through various sectors, the telecom industry stands as a vanguard of innovation. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Mikhail Gerchuk, the CEO of e& international, offered profound insight into the dynamic landscape of telecommunications, discussing the initiatives, challenges, and future prospects of this evolving field.
Due to the ongoing market weakness, Nokia reported a 19% year-on-year constant currency decline in net sales in the first quarter of 2024. Within a challenging environment, order trends continue to improve year-on-year, particularly in the Network Infrastructure business unit.
Zain KSA has launched the first 100% Saudi-made fleet management system for the business sector. This comprehensive solution incorporates state-of-the-art tracking devices designed, manufactured, and assembled locally. Leveraging the advanced capabilities of Zain Cloud and hosting all data locally, Zain KSA is the first telecom operator in the Kingdom to offer a fleet management solution for the 'Made in Saudi' Program.
During the last quarter of 2023, Umniah claimed the prestigious Speedtest Awards title for Jordan's fastest mobile network. An exhaustive analysis revealed Umniah's impressive Speed Score of 40.57, boasting median download speeds of 30.76 Mbps and median upload speeds of 22.75 Mbps.
du, commercially rebranded from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Expereo—an intelligent internet provider—to extend du's reach to global enterprises that have a presence in the UAE. This collaboration will enable du to deliver a full suite of global network services, tailored to the specific needs of enterprises and government entities in the UAE.
During Q1 2024, Ericsson continued to execute its strategy to strengthen its leadership in mobile networks, drive a focused expansion in enterprise, and pursue cultural transformation.
Al-Khobar, located in Saudi Arabia, has been acknowledged as a smart city. The city has secured the 99th position out of 142 cities worldwide, highlighting its development and progress in embracing smart technologies and initiatives.
In a stark warning, UN agencies have highlighted the concerning amount of electronic waste generated globally—a staggering 62 million metric tonnes in just one year. Despite this alarming figure, the recycling rates for electronic waste remain dismally low; with only 22% of that waste being formally recycled. Electronic waste, or e-waste, poses a significant environmental and health hazard if not properly managed.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, du's CEO, Fahad Al Hassawi, elaborated on the company's commitment to fostering a more prosperous future grounded in knowledge and innovation. He discussed various aspects, including du's remarkable financial performance, ongoing commercial initiatives, digital innovation endeavors, expansion in fintech, robust workforce, sustainability objectives, and key targets set for 2024.
Amidst the whirlwind of AI-driven transformations sweeping through various sectors, the telecom industry stands as a vanguard of innovation. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Mikhail Gerchuk, the CEO of e& international, offered profound insight into the dynamic landscape of telecommunications, discussing the initiatives, challenges, and future prospects of this evolving field.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, du's CEO, Fahad Al Hassawi, elaborated on the company's commitment to fostering a more prosperous future grounded in knowledge and innovation. He discussed various aspects, including du's remarkable financial performance, ongoing commercial initiatives, digital innovation endeavors, expansion in fintech, robust workforce, sustainability objectives, and key targets set for 2024.
David Erlich, Consulting Director at Sofrecom, granted Telecom Review an exclusive interview and discussed the increasing awareness and efforts to estimate and mitigate the carbon footprint of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), with a specific focus on data centers. He highlighted the methodologies used to assess carbon footprints, the significant energy consumption by data centers, driven primarily by server growth and cryptocurrency mining, and the shift towards greener energy sources by major ICT players.
The telecommunications industry is continuously evolving, influencing unexpected industries - even the energy sector. Now that connectivity is such a vital part of modern lifestyle, people today expect telecom operators to provide them with seamless service. But that isn't always possible, especially for remote and rural regions that often suffer from power blackouts. That was, until zinc-air energy storage emerged as a promising solution.
WiFi connections now exist almost everywhere in modern infrastructure, found in a multitude of areas, from cafes to your local bus stop, airports, schools and offices. Without the convenience of WiFi, connecting with people on-the-go wouldn't be anywhere near as easy as it is today. For a long time, WiFi didn't penetrate the commercial airline industry. Traveling through the sky, passengers were expected to switch off their mobile phone and accept a general lack of connectivity with the world below. That tradition has changed in recent years, with the emergence of reliable and often free WiFi services available on commercial flights.
Internet of things: a term that internet users have been peppering the search engine with questions about. But what does it mean for real life and how big is it going?
The communications space is growing as disruptive internet companies are increasing their dominance. Communications service providers (CSPs) need their own digital strategies and action plans to face the challenge of this changing business environment.
Ever dreamed of kicking back, letting go of the wheel and reading the paper during the commute to work? In large cities, that could soon be a reality. We have reached an era where every single device or object is connected. We have reached a point where our cars can take us for a long ride without even bothering to drive ourselves.
