stc has announced more plans to help combat the effects of the coronavirus on SMEs and has offered SR4 billion in an effort to support local content.
stc furthers support for Saudi’s pandemic-hit SMEs with additional initiatives
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e& Carrier & Wholesale customers can now benefit from Equinix’s software-defined interconnection solution, Equinix Fabric®, in Frankfurt and Singapore. This will enable connections between distributed infrastructure and digital ecosystems on Platform Equinix® in these metros and provide e& Carrier & Wholesale customers with a seamless, reliable, and highly flexible global network connectivity experience.
The annual World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), themed 'Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development,' serves as a rallying point for visionaries, innovators, and policymakers worldwide. It beckons them to converge and align their efforts in leveraging digital technology for the collective advancement of humanity.
Cisco has recently appointed Zayan Sadek, as the new Middle East & Africa Service Provider Managing Director, leading Cisco’s strategy and commercial operations with service providers across the region.
Salam announced a strategic partnership with the Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) to inaugurate the Saudi Transit Corridor. This new venture is set to revolutionize connectivity between Asia and Europe, showcasing a significant leap in global telecommunications infrastructure.
During International Telecoms Week (ITW) in the United States, e& unveiled a strategic partnership with network security company, Cato Networks.
During FutureNet MENA, Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with Stelios Savvides, CTO, Vodafone Oman, who highlighted the company's dedication to providing the latest capabilities, ensuring an exceptional customer experience, prioritizing sustainability, and enhancing cybersecurity and operational efficiency across their network and IT infrastructure.
On the sidelines of the Digital Readiness Retreat 2024, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) launched the UAE Design System 2.0 (DLS 2.0) for Federal Government websites, with the support of the Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation.
Aligned with its recent partnership with Startupbootcamp, Umniah has launched the first leg of its entrepreneur-driven challenges through ‘The Tank’ platform. Under the sponsorship of His Excellency Ahmad Hanandeh, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Jordan's progress in fostering a conducive environment for startups and entrepreneurs was highlighted during the event.
Following the success of last year’s virtual panel, we will once again explore the successful digital journey of the Sultanate of Oman. This incredible journey is a testament to the tireless efforts of Oman's telecom operators, vendors, government, and all industry stakeholders.
Collaboration and synchronization are paving the way for an expected surge in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections. This expansion of FTTH connections is not only meeting the growing demand for bandwidth-intensive applications but also laying the groundwork for future digital innovation and economic growth. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Dr. Alaa Mousa, CEO at EarthLink Telecommunications and President of Fiber Connect Council MENA, shared his insights on this matter.
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During FutureNet MENA, Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with Stelios Savvides, CTO, Vodafone Oman, who highlighted the company's dedication to providing the latest capabilities, ensuring an exceptional customer experience, prioritizing sustainability, and enhancing cybersecurity and operational efficiency across their network and IT infrastructure.
Collaboration and synchronization are paving the way for an expected surge in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections. This expansion of FTTH connections is not only meeting the growing demand for bandwidth-intensive applications but also laying the groundwork for future digital innovation and economic growth. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Dr. Alaa Mousa, CEO at EarthLink Telecommunications and President of Fiber Connect Council MENA, shared his insights on this matter.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Adrian Pickering, General Manager for Red Hat Middle East and North Africa, explained how Red Hat's open-source approach is impacting the operations and service delivery of telecom companies in the MENA region and beyond.
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stc Kuwait collaborates with Ministry of Health in nation’s fight against COVID-19
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has announced that it has successfully implemented a data link connection between the International Hospital and the Ministry of Health (MOH) data center through its technological arm and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Qualitynet.
stc Kuwait launches ‘Ramadan Lives On’ campaign
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has launched its “Ramadan Lives On” campaign with a dedication to the people of Kuwait and the Arab world, wishing a blessed and fulfilling Holy Month of Ramadan.
COVID-19: An opportunity for tech companies
The Covid-19 crisis enveloping millions of people around the world is also presenting a business opportunity for one tech sector: facial recognition. Biometrics companies that make facial recognition hardware have adapted its technology to determine temperature. In recent weeks, many companies have been marketing technologies as capable of picking out who in a crowd is likely to have a fever, and thus a possible coronavirus case.
ITU teams with WHO to introduce global Covid-19 text alerts
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have announced their intention to work with telecommunication companies to urgently introduce a coronavirus text messaging service for the billions of people worldwide who aren’t able to connect to the internet for information.
