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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
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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

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
Indosat bets on inclusive AI to reach every corner of Indonesia

Indosat bets on inclusive AI to reach every corner of Indonesia

Operators
Indosat bets on inclusive AI to reach every corner of Indonesia
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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
Eutelsat and unconnected.org to bring community Wi-Fi to Tanzania

Eutelsat and unconnected.org to bring community Wi-Fi to Tanzania

Humanitarian Comms
Eutelsat and unconnected.org to bring community Wi-Fi to Tanzania

South & Central Asia Updates

Veon urges Bangladesh and Pakistan to cut telecoms taxes

Veon urges Bangladesh and Pakistan to cut telecoms taxes

Ucell deploys AI-powered RAN energy‑saving solution from ZTE

Ucell deploys AI-powered RAN energy‑saving solution from ZTE

Africa - Latest News

EAC to discuss ways to advance regional roaming

Vodacom M‑Pesa Tanzania announces alliance with PayPal

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

Ufinet Brasil taps Prysmian to boost data centre interconnectivity in Alphaville

Ufinet Brasil taps Prysmian to boost data centre interconnectivity in Alphaville

LATAM smartphone market grows despite memory price pressures

LATAM smartphone market grows despite memory price pressures

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YTL and Nvidia to build AI data centre in Johor

YTL and Nvidia to build AI data centre in Johor

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John Tanner
Category: Data Centres & Networks
11 December 2023
42596 views
  • Data Centres
  • Malaysia
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Southeast Asia
  • YTL Communications
  • NVIDIA
  • YTL Power International

YTL Power International revealed on Friday that it will collaborate with GPU chip maker Nvidia to build an AI data centre in Malaysia by the middle of next year.

Nokia and du complete 5G-Advanced RedCap trial in Dubai

Nokia and du complete 5G-Advanced RedCap trial in Dubai

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John Tanner
Category: Wireless Networks
11 December 2023
15516 views
  • Nokia
  • Dubai
  • UAE
  • du
  • Middle East
  • MediaTek
  • 5G networks
  • 5G-Advanced
  • RedCap

Nokia and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), say they have wrapped up a trial of 5G-Advanced RedCap technology over du’s commercial network in Dubai.

IHS raises bid in challenge to ATC tower deal with MTN Nigeria

IHS raises bid in challenge to ATC tower deal with MTN Nigeria

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
08 December 2023
18408 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Nigeria
  • MTN Nigeria
  • IHS
  • American Tower Corporation
  • MTN Group
  • Tower Leaseback

The apparent award of an enormous tower leasing deal to American Tower Corporation (ATC) by operator MTN Nigeria is facing a challenge from ousted rival bidder IHS Holding.

How True and ZTE deployed FTTR in Wyndham Royal Lee Phuket

How True and ZTE deployed FTTR in Wyndham Royal Lee Phuket

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John Tanner
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
08 December 2023
12219 views
  • ZTE
  • True Corp
  • Thailand
  • Optical Networking
  • Southeast Asia
  • FTTR
  • Wi-Fi 6

Thai telco True Corp and ZTE have revealed details on their collaboration to deploy a ‘fiber to the room’ (FTTR) optical Wi-Fi solution for Wyndham Royal Lee Phuket that provides gigabit connections for every room in the hotel.

du saves energy via in-house solar tech and Ericsson 5G gear

du saves energy via in-house solar tech and Ericsson 5G gear

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John Tanner
Category: Energy & Sustainability
08 December 2023
17778 views
  • solar power
  • Ericsson
  • Dubai
  • UAE
  • Energy Efficiency
  • du
  • Middle East
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Energy
  • 5G networks

UAE telco du announced that it has reduced power consumption on its mobile network by leveraging 5G technology from Ericsson, as well as its own in-house solar-power solution.

Nokia to deliver critical communications network for Polish power firm PGE

Nokia to deliver critical communications network for Polish power firm PGE

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James Barton
Category: Wireless Networks
07 December 2023
27417 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • Poland
  • Nokia
  • Backhaul Networks

Poland's largest power grid operator PGE has selected Nokia to deploy a country-wide critical backhaul network.

New partnership aims to bring solar-powered broadband to Africa

New partnership aims to bring solar-powered broadband to Africa

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Energy & Sustainability
07 December 2023
10242 views
  • solar power
  • Broadband
  • Internet
  • Africa
  • FWA
  • MoU
  • Curvalux

A recently announced collaborative effort aims to deploy sustainable broadband, connecting millions in Africa, fostering local businesses, and promoting sustainability.

Mobile money’s future is rooted in trust

Mobile money’s future is rooted in trust

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James Barton
Category: Mobile Finance
07 December 2023
312330 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Ericsson
  • Mobile Money
  • Financial Inclusion
  • M-Pesa
  • Features
  • Digital Identity

Last week, we examined the impact of mobile money in Africa, exploring the runaway success of M-Pesa in Kenya by framing this against the broader backdrop of the continent, where mobile money has frequently been touted as the solution to financial inclusion.

Safaricom Ethiopia and Chapa launch business-focused payment system

Details
Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Mobile Finance
07 December 2023
17872 views
  • Mobile Finance
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Ethio Telecom
  • Ethiopia
  • M-Pesa
  • Safaricom Ethiopia

Safaricom continues to enhance the offering of its recently launched Ethiopian service. The latest innovation is a payment system aimed at entrepreneurs, businesses and government.

Axiata Group will restructure XL Axiata and Link Net to chase FMC dollar

Axiata Group will restructure XL Axiata, Link Net to chase FMC dollar

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John Tanner
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
07 December 2023
21227 views
  • XL Axiata
  • Indonesia
  • Restructuring
  • Fixed Broadband
  • FMC
  • Axiata Group
  • Southeast Asia
  • Link Net

Axiata Group announced Wednesday that it will restructure its Indonesian subsidiaries XL Axiata and Link Net to better take advantage of growing demand for fixed broadband and fixed mobile convergence (FMC) services.

Madagascar calls for operators to provide satcoms services

Madagascar calls for operators to provide satcoms services

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
06 December 2023
13433 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Madagascar
  • Liberalisation
  • Satellite Services
  • ARTEC

According to local press reports an international tender notice has been launched in Madagascar for the provision of satellite services.

Vietnam’s cable issues over – for now

Vietnam’s cable issues over – for now

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
06 December 2023
17944 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Viettel
  • Vietnam
  • Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group
  • Undersea Cable
  • FPT Telecom

Is the long-running saga of the five broken undersea cables linking Vietnam with the world now over? Regional reports suggest it may be, at least for now.

Airtel Africa announces launch of Nxtra data centre business in Africa

Airtel Africa announces launch of Nxtra data centre business in Africa

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
06 December 2023
16865 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • India
  • Data Centres
  • Cloud Services
  • Nigeria
  • Airtel Africa
  • Data Sovereignty
  • Nxtra by Airtel
  • Power usage effectiveness

Pan-African operator Airtel Africa has announced the launch in Africa of Nxtra by Airtel, a data centre business.

Huawei and etisalat by e& demo net zero 5G massive MIMO

Huawei and etisalat by e& demo net zero 5G massive MIMO

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
05 December 2023
20630 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Huawei
  • Etisalat
  • Dubai
  • UAE
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Massive MiMo
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Sustainability
  • Net zero
  • COP28

UAE telecoms group etisalat by e& has announced a strategic alliance with Huawei to unveil what is described as the first net zero 5G Massive MIMO site deployment in the MENA region.

Three-party deal creates MENA’s biggest tower company

Three-party deal creates MENA’s biggest tower company

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Wireless Networks
05 December 2023
27594 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Towers
  • Ooredoo
  • Zain
  • carbon emissions
  • TASC

Service providers Ooredoo Group and Zain Group, along with TASC Towers Holding have joined forces to create what is described as the largest tower company in the MENA region in a cash and share deal after talks that began in July.

Smart puts RIC through its paces in Open RAN POC with DoCoMo

Smart puts RIC through its paces in Open RAN POC with DoCoMo

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John Tanner
Category: Wireless Networks
05 December 2023
9753 views
  • PLDT
  • Philippines
  • Smart Communications
  • NTT Docomo
  • Open RAN
  • Southeast Asia

PLDT’s wireless arm Smart Communications says it has successfully tested a fully functional Open RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) in a proof of concept (POC) with Japan’s NTT DoCoMo.

Kyivstar partners with AWS to migrate Ukranian firms to the cloud

Kyivstar partners with AWS to migrate Ukranian firms to the cloud

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John Tanner
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
05 December 2023
9716 views
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Data Centres
  • Cloud Services
  • Ukraine
  • Kyivstar
  • Public Cloud
  • Veon
  • Amazon Web Services

Veon’s Ukrainian subsidiary Kyivstar announced it will partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support businesses in Ukraine with cloud infrastructure and related services.

Liberty Networks, Gold Data combine LATAM subsea system projects

Liberty Networks, Gold Data combine LATAM subsea systems

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John Tanner
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
05 December 2023
20391 views
  • Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Panama
  • Data Centres
  • Caribbean
  • Subsea Cable
  • Columbia
  • Liberty Latin America
  • Gold Data

Liberty Latin America (LLA) subsidiary Liberty Networks has partnered with Gold Data to create a pan-regional subsea cable system connecting the US and Mexico to Colombia and Panama by combining two cable projects.

Tigo Pesa in Tanzania joins forces with DCB Bank

Tigo Pesa in Tanzania joins forces with DCB Bank

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Mobile Finance
04 December 2023
17759 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Mobile Money
  • Financial Inclusion
  • Tigo Tanzania
  • Tigo Pesa

Operator Tigo Tanzania has partnered with DCB Bank to expand financial inclusion for the unbanked through a service partnership that will enable customers to access the bank's services through mobile payment service Tigo Pesaʼs network of mobile money agents.

Globalsat Group to add Rivada LEO connectivity to its Americas coverage

Globalsat Group to add Rivada LEO connectivity to its Americas coverage

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
04 December 2023
16535 views
  • Latin America
  • Low Latency
  • Seamless Connectivity
  • Satellite Networks
  • Globalsat
  • LEO Satellite
  • Rivada Space Networks

Globalsat Group, a provider of mission-critical satellite and wireless connectivity solutions is partnering with satellite network operator Rivada Space Networks to provide access to a next-generation data network for customers in the energy, government, NGO, agriculture, utilities and transportation sectors throughout the Americas and beyond.

STT GDC and B.Grimm to explore green DC energy solutions

STT GDC and B.Grimm to explore green DC energy solutions

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John Tanner
Category: Energy & Sustainability
04 December 2023
9023 views
  • Green energy
  • Data Centres
  • Thailand
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Electricity
  • Southeast Asia
  • STT GDC

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres’ Thailand unit says it has signed a strategic MoU with industrial power company B.Grimm Power to study, design and jointly develop low-carbon energy solutions for the data centre sector.

Axiata picks AWS as main cloud provider for digital transformation drive

Axiata picks AWS as main cloud provider for transformation drive

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John Tanner
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
01 December 2023
12584 views
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Public Cloud
  • Digital Transformation
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Axiata Group
  • Southeast Asia
  • South Asia

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said on Thursday that Malaysia’s Axiata Group has selected AWS as its primary cloud provider as part of its plan to accelerate digital transformation across its operating companies in Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Mitratel buys more towers and fiber in deals worth US$167 million

Mitratel buys more towers and fiber in deals worth US$167 million

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John Tanner
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
01 December 2023
24280 views
  • Acquisitions
  • Indonesia
  • Tower Infrastructure
  • Optical Fibre
  • Mobile Towers
  • Southeast Asia
  • Mitratel

Indonesian telecoms infrastructure Dayamitra Telekomunikasi (Mitratel) said it has added more towers and optical fibre to its portfolio via separate acquisition deals worth a combined US$167.3 million.

TASL and Satellogic collaborate on space technology for India

TASL and Satellogic collaborate on space technology for India

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
30 November 2023
14912 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • Data
  • Satellites
  • Earth observation
  • Satellogic

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), India’s leading private sector player for aerospace and defence solutions, and Satellogic, a major name in sub-meter resolution earth observation (EO) data collection, have announced a collaboration for establishing and developing local space technology capabilities in India.

Warply and Mastercard announce MENA fintech alliance 

Warply and Mastercard announce MENA fintech alliance 

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
30 November 2023
18206 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Mastercard
  • Fintech
  • Digital Transformation
  • MoU

Warply, described as a leading fintech innovator with a growing presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry.

DataVolt set to build sustainable data centres in Uzbekistan

DataVolt set to build sustainable data centres in Uzbekistan

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James Barton
Category: Data Centres & Networks
30 November 2023
17980 views
  • Central South Asia
  • Data Centres
  • Uzbekistan
  • Sustainability
  • DataVolt

DataVolt has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with three ministries in Uzbekistan that will see it developing green data centres in the market.

Unlocking Possibilities for New 5G Services – NEC and Juniper Networks - Embrace Network Freedom from Vendor Lock-Ins!

Unlocking Possibilities for New 5G Services

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Julian Bright
Category: Wireless Networks
30 November 2023
342680 views
  • Global
  • NEC
  • Network Modernisation
  • Juniper Networks
  • 5G
  • IP Transport Networks
  • Data Networks
  • Partner Content

The need for connectivity is universal and is continually growing as more and more aspects of our lives are enhanced by it. Service providers must, therefore, adapt to survive, transforming their architecture with open networks to deliver a superior user experience while growing sustainably and avoiding vendor lock-ins.

TM One teams with PLANMalaysia to boost smart city development

TM One teams with PLANMalaysia to boost smart city development

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John Tanner
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
30 November 2023
11785 views
  • Malaysia
  • Telekom Malaysia
  • Smart Cities
  • Southeast Asia
  • Proof of concept
  • TM One

Telekom Malaysia’s enterprise/government business arm TM One said on Wednesday it is collaborating with the government’s PLANMalaysia to help local city councils accelerate their smart city initiatives.

Edotco teams with Zeta IOS to create rural connectivity solutions

Edotco teams with Zeta IOS to create rural connectivity solutions

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John Tanner
Category: Satellite Networks
30 November 2023
8090 views
  • Malaysia
  • Satellite Broadband
  • Rural Connectivity
  • Digital Divide
  • Satellite Backhaul
  • Edotco
  • Southeast Asia

Telecoms tower company edotco announced a new partnership with integrated network solutions provider Zeta IOS to provide satellite-based solutions to boost rural connectivity in Malaysia.

Collaboration aims to accelerate hybrid multicloud adoption in Egypt

Collaboration aims to accelerate hybrid multicloud adoption in Egypt

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
29 November 2023
17016 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Cisco
  • Cloud Services
  • Egypt
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • SaaS
  • Enterprise Networks
  • Nutanix

Hybrid multicloud computing company Nutanix and enterprise networking and security group Cisco have announced a collaboration in the Egyptian market.

Weather data group plans to expand offering to African farmers

Weather data group plans to expand offering to African farmers

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Enterprise Ecosystems
29 November 2023
7343 views
  • Africa
  • Climate Change
  • Data Services
  • Gates Foundation
  • Weather Monitoring
  • Farming

A group that gives African farmers improved access to localised weather data has enjoyed a major boost to its efforts to supply value-added weather intelligence services.

Has mobile money had its day in Africa?

Has mobile money had its day in Africa?

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James Barton
Category: Mobile Finance
29 November 2023
315508 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Ericsson
  • Mobile Money
  • Financial Inclusion
  • M-Pesa
  • ABI Research
  • Features

Mobile money is one of the great success stories in Africa – or at least, this is the popular narrative around the technology. In this two-part series of Features, we will examine mobile money’s impact in Africa, and the extent to which it really has revolutionised financial inclusion in the continent.

Smart Africa Alliance offers support to African fibre project

Smart Africa Alliance offers support to African fibre project

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
29 November 2023
9282 views
  • Fibre Optic Cable
  • Africa
  • Subsea Cable
  • Digital Transformation
  • Smart Africa Alliance
  • MoU
  • Africa50
  • Bayobab
  • Project East2West

The Smart Africa Alliance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with pan-African digital connectivity solutions company Bayobab and infrastructure investment platform Africa50 to support the fibre optic cable initiative Project East2West with regulatory and policy engagements.

Realme hits 200m smartphone milestone

Realme hits 200m smartphone milestone

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Manny Pham
Category: Devices & Platforms
29 November 2023
15797 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Realme

Chinese smartphone vendor Realme announced it had shipped 200 million units since launching in 2018, making it the fifth largest vendor according to Counterpoint Research. 

Wireless Networks Article Count:  2338

Optical & Fixed Networks Article Count:  1381

Satellite Networks Article Count:  1126

Data Centres & Networks Article Count:  800

Service Management Article Count:  444

Revenue & Billing Article Count:  346

Energy & Sustainability Article Count:  314

Cybersecurity Article Count:  167

Cloud & Virtualisation Article Count:  372

Customer Management Article Count:  192

Mobile Finance Article Count:  734

Enterprise Ecosystems Article Count:  621

Consumer Ecosystems Article Count:  820

Devices & Platforms Article Count:  563

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Features

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
Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Consumer Ecosystems
Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

MENA - Latest News

Beyon signs Kuwait fixed network deal 

Emerging market telcos squeezed by diesel crisis

Emerging market telcos squeezed by diesel crisis

Events

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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Digicel PNG becomes Starlink’s first reseller in Papua New Guinea

Digicel PNG becomes Starlink’s first reseller in Papua New Guinea

Avelacom launches low-latency route between Bangkok and Tokyo

Artificial Intelligence

Ucell deploys AI-powered RAN energy‑saving solution from ZTE

Ucell deploys AI-powered RAN energy‑saving solution from ZTE

Energy & Sustainability
Ucell deploys AI-powered RAN energy‑saving solution from ZTE
PLDT’s Smart to bundle Rokid AI glasses with postpaid plans

PLDT’s Smart to bundle Rokid AI glasses with postpaid plans

Consumer Ecosystems
PLDT’s Smart to bundle Rokid AI glasses with postpaid plans
MTN Group towers could become an AI inference grid

MTN Group towers could become an AI inference grid

Wireless Networks
MTN Group towers could become an AI inference grid
Kasi Cloud Datacenters completes hyperscale AI data centre in Lagos

Kasi Cloud Datacenters completes hyperscale AI data centre in Lagos

Data Centres & Networks
Kasi Cloud Datacenters completes hyperscale AI data centre in Lagos
Colt expands network in Turkey with a second Istanbul PoP

Colt expands network in Turkey with a second Istanbul PoP

Data Centres & Networks
Colt expands network in Turkey with a second Istanbul PoP
NextDC expands overseas with AI data centre in Kuala Lumpur

NextDC expands overseas with AI data centre in Kuala Lumpur

Data Centres & Networks
NextDC expands overseas with AI data centre in Kuala Lumpur

Central & East Europe Update

Kyivstar buys six solar plants to expand renewable energy portfolio

Kyivstar buys six solar plants to expand renewable energy portfolio

Everbridge to boost Estonia’s public warning capabilities

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