Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
MTN South Africa and Ericsson have completed a landmark 5G core modernisation project, deploying cloud-native solutions to boost network performance, automation, and agility. The upgrade—executed with zero disruption to millions of live sessions—prepares MTN for a seamless transition to a 5G standalone core.
Airtel has announced India’s first AI/ML-powered, cloud-based location service, in partnership with Swift Navigation. The Airtel-Skylark Precise Positioning Service promises centimetre-level accuracy to transform industries from transport and logistics to agriculture, with the first phase launching in the Delhi NCR region before expanding nationwide.
IBM and AWS are expanding their collaboration to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East, with plans to establish their first joint Innovation Hub in Riyadh. The hub will drive cloud adoption, AI innovation, cybersecurity, and sustainability, while supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE Digital Economy Strategy.