In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Eng. Olayan Alwetaid, stc Group CEO, sheds light on their digital transformation process, data center innovation, 2023 collaborations and the importance of effective management of environmental aspects.
Exclusive Interviews
Reailize: Assuring Services and Verticals Continuously Through ML Models and Solutions
This year’s Telecom Review Award for Best Global AI Use for Network Monetization went to Reailize, a company of B-Yond, one of the fastest-growing network AI companies and the leader in network intelligence and operation automation. Michael Tenn, VP, business development, MEA, Reailize, pulls back the curtain on what goes into becoming an innovative tech company with an eye toward the future.
du: Enabling Customers to Succeed in the New Digital World
In an exclusive interview with Hasan Bulhoon AlShemeili, head of technology planning, du, he sheds light on the progress of the telco’s 5G investments, upcoming services motivated by new technologies and how du is benefiting from the growth opportunities within the MENA region.
Viplob Syngal: ‘Technologies Come Together With Society to Make People's Lives Easier’
Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with Viplob Syngal, head of business development, NEC, to discuss the Open RAN and the future of the mobile network. He highlighted the trends in NEC’s 2030 Vision. In addition, he addressed the multimodal biometric authentication solution goals as well.
Ooredoo Oman’s Growth in Digital Transformation
In an exclusive interview, Abdullah Al Naamani, director of digital and innovation at Ooredoo Oman, stated the benefits of customers and users in driving digital transformation in Oman, the ICT trends and advantages, as well as the highlights of 2022 at the company.
stc Kuwait: ‘We Were the First in Kuwait to Deploy Nationwide 5G NSA/SA Network’
In an interview with the CTO of stc Kuwait, Fahad Abdul Rahman Al Ali, he gave insights on how the company should technically advance and what strategies should be adopted for fast connectivity in the country. He also shed light on the 5G milestones achieved so far and how the company is utilizing today’s technologies to deliver the best user experience.
Jasim Al Awadi: ‘Taking Digitization to a New Level’
Metaverse, 5G and digitization continued to transform the telecoms industry this year. du Chief ICT Officer (Acting) Jasim Al Awadi looks back at 2022 and shares what’s on his roadmap for 2023.
du: ‘Leading a Digital Telco Is Our Vision’
In an exclusive for Telecom Review, du Chief Commercial Officer Karim Benkirane elaborates on the context of how they, as a leading digital telco, are enabling continual transformation and helping partners and organizations to maximize the value of digital strategies. Also, he shed light on how to develop digital skills among the new generation.
Sync Digital Solutions: ‘Sometimes We Automize or Customize, but We Always Humanize’
Sync Digital Solutions’ main focus for 2023 is to develop its own set of software-as-a-service (SaaS) products and gradually convert the company from a traditional service provider into an innovation hub. In an exclusive interview, CEO Samer Semaan discusses the company’s purpose in the digital era and towards businesses, as well as the importance of building talent.
ZainTech Aims to Be the Partner of Choice for Digital Transformation
During the 16th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, ZainTech was recognized for regional and global excellence, specifically for the Best Middle Eastern ICT Investment for its deal to acquire managed secure multi-cloud provider BIOS Middle East and Best Global Enhanced Service Provider awards for its Drone-as-a-Service arm.