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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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.
In today's tech-driven world, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G Advanced (5G-A) are reshaping the landscape of computing. One of the most significant trends emerging from this evolution is the increasing demand for edge computing. According to Grand View Research, the global edge computing market size reached USD 16.45 billion in 2023 and is projected to witness a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.9% from 2024 to 2030. Edge computing, still in its infancy, holds tremendous promise for businesses worldwide.
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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.
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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.
