In April 2019, South Korea launched a global-first 5G network, which has been adopted by KT Corporation. 5G networks have been delivered by at least 209 operators globally, spreading across 83 countries. 5G offers significantly improved performance over earlier network technologies such as 3G and 4G.
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GCC Countries Revealed Strong Digital Transformation Efforts in 2022
The latest GCC E-Performance Index 2022 reveals that all countries from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region have performed exceptionally well, displaying significant progress in digital transformation.
Telecom Industry Enters a New Year With Hopes and Challenges
Jumping into 2023, we are facing another year of opportunities and challenges. As one of the most dynamic and biggest sectors of society, telecommunications is on the verge of new paradigm shifts and trends. With the previous year’s aggressive push for more connectivity, partnerships and digital services, let’s have a glimpse at what lies ahead — the good and the bad.
Twitter’s New Feature Won’t Be a Must, Says Elon Musk
Twitter has undergone massive institutional changes in 2022, and these changes have constantly earned mixed reactions from Twitter’s audience. Just days before the new year hits, the social media platform has rolled out its new feature showing view counts of tweets.
Meta Advertising Faces Legal Repercussions for Data Breach, Discrimination
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, was hit with hefty fines at the start of the new year. A penalty of €390 million was assessed by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for Meta’s breaching of EU personal data laws on its social media platforms. Moreover, a Canadian court of appeals will allow a class action suit to be brought by social media users accusing Facebook of age, gender and race discrimination in online advertisements.
Advancing Automotive Connectivity: Cellular V2X Communication
In this new era of smart transportation, customers demand new capabilities in their vehicles, and cellular vehicle-to-everything, or simply C-V2X, will be a crucial enabler. These capacities include integrating mobility-enhanced, autonomous-driving and other personalization and safety features.
Extreme Networks Named Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure Leader for Fifth Consecutive Year
Extreme Networks, Inc., a leader in cloud networking, announced it has been named as a Leader by Gartner, Inc. for the fifth consecutive year in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless Local Access Network (LAN) Infrastructure.
ERM: How Enterprises Prepare Amid a Volatile World
Uncertainty surrounds the business world landscape, making the concept of “enterprise risk management” (ERM) more critical and valuable. With businesses becoming increasingly interconnected with partners, vendors and suppliers across global markets, risks across categories can have a ripple effect.
Cloud Computing for Business: Types, Benefits and Evolution
Cloud computing can be a way to store and access data and programs remotely using the web instead of using the information on your computer's hard drive.
Vodafone Oman’s Greenfield Operations Draws Attention at Telecom Review Summit
The 16th edition of the prestigious Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit in the UAE recognized Vodafone Oman for its successful greenfield digital operations, sustainability ambitions and cutting-edge technology, with three expert voices from the company participating in high-level panel discussions.