Zong, Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services provider, has achieved the TIA-942-C Rated-3 Certification for its Data Center at Zong HQ in Islamabad. This certification reinforces Zong’s commitment to providing advanced data services and robust infrastructure, ensuring high security and reliability for its customers.
Ericsson and Zain Group have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency. The partnership focuses on deploying advanced 5G solutions and energy-saving features to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption across Zain’s networks, supporting the transition to Net Zero.
Smart Salem, the UAE’s leading visa medical testing and wellness screening clinic, has announced an extended parental leave policy offering 24 weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave. The clinic also confirmed its Great Place to Work certification, reflecting its commitment to employee well-being.
The TDRA, in collaboration with OpenSignal, Advatek, UAE telecom providers, and Deloitte, hosted a workshop focused on improving customer Quality of Experience (QoE) through digital transformation in the telecommunications sector. The event emphasized strategies and technologies to enhance service quality and foster innovation in the industry.
Almarai, the world’s leading vertically-integrated dairy company, partners with Google Cloud to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience through digital transformation. By migrating critical systems to Google Cloud, Almarai aims to boost innovation, scalability, and data sovereignty, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 for national digital advancement.
To keep pace, logistics companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline their operations, enhance decision-making, and optimize every step of the supply chain.
Robi reported a 5% revenue decline in Q3 2024, impacted by an internet shutdown and floods. Revenue reached 2,474.4 crore taka, with voice revenue up 3.7% but data revenue down 15.5%. Despite challenges, profit after tax grew significantly, reflecting strong cost efficiency measures.
Altegio has expanded into the UAE to support local service businesses with advanced online booking and management tools. This move aligns with the UAE’s digital transformation goals, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and customer retention across industries such as beauty, wellness, sports, and healthcare.
ADNOC is collaborating with G42, Microsoft, and AIQ to implement autonomous agentic AI in the energy sector. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency by reducing seismic survey times and improving production forecasts, aligning with the UAE’s strategy to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on oil.
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC has appointed Dr. Mothilal de Silva as the new Chairman of its board of directors, effective November 4, 2024. Dr. de Silva brings extensive experience in corporate strategy and operational excellence, previously restructuring Telecom Fiji Ltd to profitability and holding leadership roles at Dialog Axiata and MTN Networks.
