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MWC26 Kigali has been postponed

MWC26 Kigali has been postponed

Wireless Networks
MWC26 Kigali has been postponed
Why Veon isn’t worried about hyperscalers winning the AI race

Why Veon isn’t worried about hyperscalers winning the AI race

Operators
Why Veon isn’t worried about hyperscalers winning the AI race

Webinars & Videos

ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

Energy & Sustainability
ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency
Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World

Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World

Wireless Networks
Tejas Networks: Architecting Networks for an AI World
CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity

CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity

Wireless Networks
CU Phosco Telecoms – Supporting the Future of Connectivity
XLSMART CTO Insights: Speed, Synergy, and 5G Acceleration—Advancing Indonesia's Digital Journey

XLSMART CTO Insights: Speed, Synergy, and 5G Acceleration—Advancing Indonesia's Digital Journey

Wireless Networks
XLSMART CTO Insights: Speed, Synergy, and 5G Acceleration—Advancing Indonesia's Digital Journey
Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between

Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between

Satellite Networks
Inside Viasat’s NTN play: connecting people, machines and everything in between
The Rise of Agentic BSS: Intelligence in Action to Maximize Business Impact

The Rise of Agentic BSS: Intelligence in Action to Maximize Business Impact

Enterprise Ecosystems
The Rise of Agentic BSS: Intelligence in Action to Maximize Business Impact

Partner Content

Via Licensing Alliance Expands Voice Codec Program with New Licensee, New Licensors, Publishes Comprehensive Pool Rate Structure

Business
Via Licensing Alliance Expands Voice Codec Program with New Licensee, New Licensors, Publishes Comprehensive Pool Rate Structure
ZTE Releases Sustainability Report 2025: Driving a New Chapter in Sustainable Development Through AI

ZTE Releases Sustainability Report 2025: Driving a New Chapter in Sustainable Development Through AI

Energy & Sustainability
ZTE Releases Sustainability Report 2025: Driving a New Chapter in Sustainable Development Through AI
ZTE and MediaTek Unveil Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Targeting a Relatively Unexplored Premium Niche in Brazil

ZTE and MediaTek Unveil Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Targeting a Relatively Unexplored Premium Niche in Brazil

Wireless Networks
ZTE and MediaTek Unveil Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, Targeting a Relatively Unexplored Premium Niche in Brazil
Security by design – Cornerstones of security and compliance in an AI-driven BSS

Security by design – Cornerstones of security and compliance in an AI-driven BSS

Enterprise Ecosystems
Security by design – Cornerstones of security and compliance in an AI-driven BSS
ZTE and CIMB Expand Strategic Partnership to Support 5G Deployment and Digital Infrastructure across ASEAN

ZTE and CIMB Expand Strategic Partnership to Support 5G Deployment and Digital Infrastructure across ASEAN

Cloud & Virtualisation
ZTE and CIMB Expand Strategic Partnership to Support 5G Deployment and Digital Infrastructure across ASEAN
UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity

UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity

Wireless Networks
UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity
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Humanitarian Comms

MTN South Sudan campaigns to support maternal and child health needs

Humanitarian Comms
MTN South Sudan campaigns to support maternal and child health needs
MTN and UNHCR to connect displaced people in African countries

MTN and UNHCR to connect displaced people in African countries

Humanitarian Comms
MTN and UNHCR to connect displaced people in African countries

SES brings satellite connectivity to refugees in Chad

Humanitarian Comms
SES brings satellite connectivity to refugees in Chad
Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

Humanitarian Comms
Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

UNICEF announces procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa

Humanitarian Comms
UNICEF announces procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa

South & Central Asia Updates

Why Veon isn’t worried about hyperscalers winning the AI race

Why Veon isn’t worried about hyperscalers winning the AI race

FLAG launches Chennai-Singapore subsea route to boost India-Asia connectivity

FLAG launches Chennai-Singapore subsea route to boost India-Asia connectivity

Africa - Latest News

IQSTEL plans to acquire 51% of Ghana’s Ultranet

IQSTEL plans to acquire 51% of Ghana’s Ultranet

MTN Zambia deploys Huawei’s 5-band indoor 5G solution in Mulungushi Center

MTN Zambia deploys Huawei’s 5-band indoor 5G solution in Mulungushi Center

Reports & White Papers

Download Etiya's White Paper: Unlocking the AI-Native Digital Brand

Whitepaper: Unlocking the AI-Native Digital Brand

Enterprise Ecosystems
Whitepaper: Unlocking the AI-Native Digital Brand
Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

Humanitarian Comms
Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

Gravity Shift - Subscribers, bundles & the acquisition black hole

Consumer Ecosystems
Gravity Shift - Subscribers, bundles & the acquisition black hole

Subscription Bundling for Telcos - New Report from Bango

Consumer Ecosystems
Subscription Bundling for Telcos - New Report from Bango
Multi brand strategies report 2024

Operator Strategies for Diversification through Multiple Brands - Special Report

Reports
Operator Strategies for Diversification through Multiple Brands - Special Report

New Whitepaper: Cybersecurity Driving Enterprise 5G Adoption

Cybersecurity
New Whitepaper: Cybersecurity Driving Enterprise 5G Adoption

LATAM - Latest News

DE-CIX upgrades IX connectivity between Mexico and Dallas ahead of World Cup

DE-CIX upgrades IX connectivity between Mexico and Dallas ahead of World Cup

How AI and satcoms can make cities cooler

How AI and satcoms can make cities cooler

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Global Emerging Markets News

Subscription Bundling for Telcos - New Report from Bango

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Staff Writer
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
28 March 2025
38215 views
  • Consumer Services
  • Global
  • Subscriptions
  • Video streaming
  • Reports
  • gaming
  • Bango
  • Partner Content

Learn how telcos are increasing revenues by offering bundled subscriptions to customers.

ZTE's 5G-A minimalist private network solution helps live broadcasting enter the mature commercial wireless era

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Staff Writer
Category: Vendors
14 March 2025
50758 views
  • Global
  • ZTE
  • GLOMO Awards
  • 5G Private Networks
  • 5G-Advanced
  • Partner Content
  • MWC25

At MWC Barcelona 2025, ZTE won the "GSMA Foundry Innovation Award" at the GLOMO Awards 2025 for its Minimalist Private 5G-A solution.

Canal+ Telecom taps Nokia for Caribbean fibre upgrade

Canal+ Telecom taps Nokia for Caribbean fibre upgrade

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Manny Pham
Category: Vendors
12 March 2025
14743 views
  • Global
  • Nokia
  • Fibre
  • Canal+

Canal+ Telecom tapped Nokia to upgrade its fibre network French Guiana and Guadeloupe, to deploy a future-proof network and meet growing demand in the regions.

SES provides funding for Lynk as part of new D2D partnership deal

SES provides funding for Lynk as part of new D2D partnership

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
12 March 2025
14708 views
  • Global
  • SES
  • Funding
  • Lynk Global
  • direct-to-device satellite
  • Multi-Orbit Satellite

Global satellite operator SES says it has signed a partnership agreement with direct-to-device (D2D) satellite startup Lynk Global to target the D2D segment with integrated services – with SES also providing Series B funding for Lynk as part of the deal.

Space42, Viasat to develop 5G NTN infrastructure for D2D services

Space42, Viasat to develop 5G NTN infrastructure for D2D services

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
12 March 2025
13062 views
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  • UAE
  • ViaSat
  • MSS
  • Non-terrestrial networks
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  • SPACE42

Satellite operators Space42 and Viasat said on Tuesday they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore ways to develop a 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) ecosystem for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services.

MTN and Globalstar boost ITU’s Partner2Connect pledges to US$73b

MTN and Globalstar boost ITU’s Partner2Connect pledges to US$73b

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John Tanner
Category: Humanitarian Comms
07 March 2025
28513 views
  • Investment
  • Global
  • ITU
  • Digital Divide
  • International Telecommunications Union
  • Globalstar
  • MTN Group
  • LEO Satellite
  • Partner2Connect Digital Coalition
  • MWC25

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) says that its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition has now reached US$73 billion in pledges for universal connectivity, including fresh commitments this week from South Africa’s MTN Group and LEO satellite operator Globalstar.

Aduna and Bridge Alliance team to promote open network APIs

Aduna and Bridge Alliance team to promote open network APIs

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John Tanner
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
03 March 2025
17740 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Global
  • Ericsson
  • Open API
  • Bridge Alliance
  • GSMA Open Gateway
  • MWC25
  • Aduna

Ericsson-led open network API joint venture Aduna announced on Saturday it has struck a partnership with the Bridge Alliance to combine their efforts to promote and speed up adoption of CAMARA-based network APIs.

ITU body issues cooperation guidelines for subsea cable resilience

ITU body issues cooperation guidelines for subsea cable resilience

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John Tanner
Category: Regulation
28 February 2025
18382 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Global
  • ITU
  • Nigeria
  • Subsea Cable
  • Network Resilience
  • International Telecommunication Union

Delegates at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Nigeria on Thursday outlined steps for stakeholders to cooperate in tackling the issue of subsea cable resilience in the wake of network outages that have plagued countries around the world.

Eutelsat trials 5G NTN on its OneWeb LEO satellites

Eutelsat trials 5G NTN on its OneWeb LEO satellites

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
25 February 2025
19499 views
  • Global
  • Eutelsat
  • MediaTek
  • Airbus
  • Non-terrestrial networks
  • LEO Satellite
  • Eutelsat OneWeb
  • direct-to-device satellite

Satellite operator Eutelsat Group announced on Monday it has conducted what it says is world’s first successful trial of 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology over its Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellites.

Astranis taps SpaceX for next MicroGEO launch in 2025, including Thaicom-9

Astranis taps SpaceX for next MicroGEO launch in 2025, including Thaicom-9

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
28 January 2025
18316 views
  • Satellite
  • Global
  • Mexico
  • Thailand
  • Satellite Broadband
  • Thaicom
  • SpaceX
  • Astranis
  • Apco Networks

Start-up satellite manufacturer and operator Astranis announced on Monday it has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch five more of its MicroGEO broadband satellites later this year.

Ericsson’s year-on-year sales collapse in emerging markets

Ericsson’s year-on-year sales collapse in emerging markets

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James Barton
Category: Vendors
24 January 2025
68521 views
  • Global
  • Ericsson
  • Emerging Markets
  • Financial Results

Ericsson has reported its Q4 results along with its full-year results for 2024, and while the Swedish vendor saw an uptick in North America, its sales have cratered across emerging markets.

New ITU coalition to bridge AI skills gap for developing countries

New ITU coalition to bridge AI skills gap for developing countries

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John Tanner
Category: Humanitarian Comms
21 January 2025
24158 views
  • Global
  • ITU
  • Digital Divide
  • Skills development
  • Digital Inclusion
  • Artificial Intelligence

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) said on Monday it has launched the AI Skills Coalition, an initiative to bridge the global AI skills gap that has the backing of 27 organizations, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, the East Africa Community and Cognizant.

Eutelsat OneWeb outage due to leap-year software glitch

Eutelsat OneWeb outage due to leap-year software glitch

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
06 January 2025
19280 views
  • Satellite
  • Global
  • Service Outages
  • LEO Satellite
  • Eutelsat OneWeb

LEO satellite operator Eutelsat OneWeb says last week’s service outage that lasted for 48 hours was down to a software glitch in its ground segment that didn’t take leap years into account.

Nokia completes US$374m sale of subsea unit ASN to French govt

Nokia completes US$374m sale of subsea unit ASN to French govt

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John Tanner
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
06 January 2025
23300 views
  • Global
  • Nokia
  • Subsea Cable
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • France
  • ASN

Nokia announced on Friday it has completed the selloff of its subsea cable unit, Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), to the French government in order to focus on its core network infrastructure business.

SES adds first revamped satellites to O3b mPOWER constellation

SES adds first revamped satellites to O3b mPOWER constellation

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
20 December 2024
20248 views
  • Global
  • SES
  • Satellite Broadband
  • MEO Satellites
  • O3b mPOWER

Satellite operator SES has added two more satellites to its next-gen O3b mPOWER constellation that are also the first two satellites with new designs to address power issues in the first six satellites.

Mixed fortunes in a challenging 2024 for the telecoms sector

Mixed fortunes in a challenging 2024 for the telecoms sector

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Julian Bright
Category: Trends & Forecasts
18 December 2024
281951 views
  • Satellite
  • Global
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • 5G-Advanced
  • Features

As had been anticipated, 2024 proved to be another challenging year for the communications industry. Declining growth in fixed and mobile broadband network investments coupled with the ongoing struggle to monetise new 5G services, and accompanied by the global economic downturn, continued to impact business performance for many telcos, equipment vendors and the wider industry.

Paradise Mobile taps iBASIS for global reach

Paradise Mobile taps iBASIS for global reach

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Manny Pham
Category: Operators
05 December 2024
17549 views
  • Global
  • iBasis
  • Paradise Mobile

Connectivity solutions provider iBASIS announced it was selected as Caribbean-based operator Paradise Mobile’s international gateway partner.

Enabling Ethical AI Adoption

Enabling Ethical AI Adoption

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James Barton
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
02 December 2024
240520 views
  • Global
  • Telefonica
  • GSMA
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Features
  • Ethics

With around 75% of operators now launching Generative AI commercially, integrated AI strategies are increasingly essential for facilitating the interactions between AI and networks. Societal concerns around AI adoption put pressure on businesses to demonstrate an ethical approach in implementing this technology.

Huawei Connect: Working Together for a Greener, More Intelligent Future

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Julian Bright
Category: Vendors
19 November 2024
174054 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Digital Transformation
  • Partner Content

Thousands of guests including industry leaders, technical experts, and partners from around the world, gathered in Paris last week at Huawei Connect 2024, to explore how digital and intelligent technology can accelerate Europe's twin green and digital transition.

Reshaping things to come: Operations in the AI era

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Staff Writer
Category: Service Management
18 November 2024
111882 views
  • BSS
  • OSS
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Events
  • Digital Transformation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Partner Content
  • OTF
  • MBBF 2024

How should the telecommunications industry respond to the transformation that technology evolution – and especially AI – will drive? It’s a transformation that will affect strategy, services and operations, as Huawei’s Liu Kang explained at OTF2024.

Net5.5G: Unlocking the Power of Intelligent Networks

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Didem Karabatur
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
18 November 2024
95165 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Intelligent Network
  • Events
  • Broadband Networks
  • Partner Content
  • Net 5.5G
  • MBBF 2024

As industries worldwide accelerate digital transformation in an AI-driven era, resilient, high-speed networks have become essential.

AI is crucial for achieving Net Zero goals

AI is crucial for achieving Net Zero goals

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James Barton
Category: Energy & Sustainability
08 November 2024
157460 views
  • Global
  • Data Centres
  • Google
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Sustainability
  • Features
  • Net zero

At the recent Net Zero Festival in London, the role of AI in the transition towards net zero was the subject of a panel discussion that brought together key thinkers in the sector.

MBBF 2024: Networks for AI, AI for Networks

MBBF 2024: Networks for AI, AI for Networks

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Staff Writer
Category: Wireless Networks
06 November 2024
99753 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Events
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • 5G-Advanced
  • Partner Content
  • MBBF 2024

On Day 2 of the Global MBB Forum 2024, Yang Chaobin, Huawei's Board Member and President of ICT Products and Solutions, opened the keynote speech with the declaration that the mobile AI era is roaring in.

MBBF 2024: Day One Keynote – A New Era of Mobile AI

MBBF 2024: Day One Keynote – A New Era of Mobile AI

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Staff Writer
Category: Wireless Networks
01 November 2024
106782 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Events
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Partner Content
  • 5.5G
  • MBBF 2024

The Day One Keynote session at MBBF 2024 emphasised that we are entering a new era of AI facilitated by the expansion of 5.5G. With 5.5G expanding the boundaries of connections, AI allows them to connect intelligently.

Video interview at GITEX GLOBAL 2024: Huawei's Peter Zhou

Video interview at GITEX GLOBAL 2024: Huawei's Peter Zhou

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Suneeti Ahuja-Kohli
Category: Data Centres & Networks
28 October 2024
590535 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Events
  • Data Storage
  • Gitex 2024
  • Partner Video

Peter Zhou, President of Huawei Data Storage Product Line, talks about Huawei’s all-flash storage solutions, its recently launched next-generation OceanStor Dorado, and how the company is deploying the latest technology and large models in storage products.

Huawei introduces fgOTN: The Next Evolution in Optical Transport Networks

Huawei introduces fgOTN: The Next Evolution in Optical Transport Networks

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Suneeti Ahuja-Kohli
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
24 October 2024
121391 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Events
  • Optical Transport
  • Partner Content
  • Gitex 2024

At GITEX Global 2024, Huawei unveiled a ground-breaking innovation set to redefine the optical transport landscape — the industry's first end-to-end fine-grained Optical Transport Network (fgOTN) product portfolio.

Huawei’s GDI Report demonstrates the Digital Dividend of ICT Maturity

Huawei’s GDI Report demonstrates the Digital Dividend of ICT Maturity

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Staff Writer
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
24 October 2024
112525 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Events
  • Digitalisation
  • Partner Content
  • Gitex 2024

As technologies such as AI, 5G-A, and cloud computing accelerate ever more rapidly, our physical and digital worlds are growing increasingly intertwined.

railway digitalization

FRMCS: the future of railway digitalization

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Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
23 October 2024
106586 views
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  • Huawei
  • GSM-R
  • Railways
  • RailTel
  • Partner Content

GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway) specifications were released two decades ago. These have been successfully used around the world, but can no longer support the bandwidth, latency, and connectivity required by railways as they go digital.

Huawei wins awards in two categories at Network X

Huawei wins awards in two categories at Network X

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Category: Vendors
17 October 2024
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  • Huawei
  • Partner Content

Huawei has won two awards at Network X 2024, held in Paris, France, which has demonstrated Huawei's technological advantages in the global optical network field.

Huawei pushes partner ecosystem for digital and intelligent transformation at GITEX Global 2024

Huawei pushes partner ecosystem for digital and intelligent transformation at GITEX Global 2024

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Staff Writer
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
16 October 2024
116864 views
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  • Huawei
  • Enterprise
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  • Digital Transformation
  • Partner Content
  • Gitex 2024

From October 14 to 18, with the theme Accelerate Industrial Digitalization and Intelligence, Huawei, as a Diamond Sponsor, is participating in the GITEX GLOBAL 2024, one of the world's largest tech exhibitions.

Whale Cloud Together Summit 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of Telecom

Whale Cloud Together Summit 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of Telecom

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Staff Writer
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
14 October 2024
105710 views
  • Global
  • Customer Experience
  • Digital Transformation
  • Digital Payments
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Whale Cloud
  • Partner Content

After a five-year break, the Whale Cloud Together Summit 2024 made a grand return in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together industry experts, innovators, and telecom leaders.

Huawei announces an intelligent WAN designed to transform cloud network connectivity for the AI era

Huawei announces an intelligent WAN designed to transform cloud network connectivity for the AI era

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Staff Writer
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
09 October 2024
118783 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Partner Content

As AI technologies become all-pervasive, they are starting to impact service development and digital intelligence transformation across a range of industry sectors, in turn imposing ever greater demands on existing enterprise and carrier network infrastructures.

Huawei's Wen Tong: 6G Needs to Embrace AI for Shaping Future Network

Huawei's Wen Tong: 6G Needs to Embrace AI for Shaping Future Network

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Staff Writer
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
03 October 2024
115610 views
  • Global
  • Huawei
  • Standardisation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • 3GPP
  • 6G
  • Partner Content

At the 6G Conference held in Istanbul, on September 24, 2024, Dr. Wen Tong, Huawei Wireless CTO, delivered a keynote speech on 6G standardization and innovation. With the release of the ITU-R 6G vision framework, the 3GPP will start 6G standardization in 2025.

Can direct-to-device technology enhance connectivity in emerging markets?

Can direct-to-device technology enhance connectivity in emerging markets?

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James Barton
Category: Satellite Networks
02 October 2024
229393 views
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  • Standardisation
  • 3GPP
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  • direct-to-device satellite

Satellite communications are a longstanding technology that have remained inaccessible due to their higher costs – and arguably limited capabilities - compared to terrestrial networks. However, recent advances in the technology have seen direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity gaining significant traction, with D2D now able to offer an easier and more cost-effective way for devices to access reliable connectivity.

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Data centres and digital finance in Africa: the state of play

Data centres and digital finance in Africa: the state of play

Data Centres & Networks
Data centres and digital finance in Africa: the state of play
Emerging market telcos squeezed by diesel crisis

Emerging market telcos squeezed by diesel crisis

Operators
Emerging market telcos squeezed by diesel crisis
How AI is exposing cybersecurity weaknesses in emerging markets

How AI is exposing cybersecurity weaknesses in emerging markets

Cybersecurity
How AI is exposing cybersecurity weaknesses in emerging markets
Could eSIM IoT lock emerging markets out of global cellular connectivity?

Could eSIM IoT lock emerging markets out of global cellular connectivity?

Enterprise Ecosystems
Could eSIM IoT lock emerging markets out of global cellular connectivity?
How is the RAM Crisis impacting emerging markets?

How is the RAM Crisis impacting emerging markets?

Consumer Ecosystems
How is the RAM Crisis impacting emerging markets?
To the max? Orange has high hopes for African super app

To the Max? Orange has high hopes for African super app

Devices & Platforms
To the Max? Orange has high hopes for African super app

MENA - Latest News

ViaTunisia segment of Medusa subsea cable is now live

ViaTunisia segment of Medusa subsea cable is now live

Ooredoo Qatar, HKBU and Defence Ministry deploy quantum-safe comms link

Ooredoo Qatar, HKBU and Defence Ministry deploy quantum-safe comms link

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InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE

InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE

Enterprise Ecosystems
InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation

Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation

Cloud & Virtualisation
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation
AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems

AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems

Enterprise Ecosystems
AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems
Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia

Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia

Vendors
Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia
CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions

CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions

Enterprise Ecosystems
CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions
Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment

Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment

Cybersecurity
Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment
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Maharashtra announces possible data centre deal with AirTrunk

Maharashtra announces possible data centre deal with AirTrunk

BDx secures power deals for digital infrastructure in Indonesia

BDx secures power deals for digital infrastructure in Indonesia

Artificial Intelligence

IQSTEL plans to acquire 51% of Ghana’s Ultranet

IQSTEL plans to acquire 51% of Ghana’s Ultranet

Investment
IQSTEL plans to acquire 51% of Ghana’s Ultranet
How AI and satcoms can make cities cooler

How AI and satcoms can make cities cooler

Devices & Platforms
How AI and satcoms can make cities cooler
BDx secures power deals for digital infrastructure in Indonesia

BDx secures power deals for digital infrastructure in Indonesia

Energy & Sustainability
BDx secures power deals for digital infrastructure in Indonesia

Google to partner Kenyan Tourism ministry 

Service Management
Google to partner Kenyan Tourism ministry 
Partnership to drive private cloud service offer at Togolese data centre 

Partnership to drive private cloud service offer at Togolese data centre 

Cloud & Virtualisation
Partnership to drive private cloud service offer at Togolese data centre 
DDSP secures green financing for data centre campus

DDSP secures green financing for data centre campus

Data Centres & Networks
DDSP secures green financing for data centre campus

Central & East Europe Update

Why Veon isn’t worried about hyperscalers winning the AI race

Why Veon isn’t worried about hyperscalers winning the AI race

Rostelecom and VimpelCom integrate network access processes

Rostelecom and VimpelCom integrate network access processes

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