Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nigeria’s telecom operators face high diesel fuel costs due to unreliable electricity, raising operational expenses and security risks. Expansion of fibre networks and digital infrastructure progresses, but energy challenges threaten sustainable telecom sector growth.
Jazz transfers telecom infrastructure assets to Engro Connect under a long-term lease, strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. The partnership accelerates Jazz’s evolution into a diversified digital services company while ensuring nationwide mobile connectivity.
F5’s BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 delivers enhanced Kubernetes-native network functions, improving scalability, security, and operational efficiency for telecom and cloud providers handling complex, bandwidth-heavy applications.
IBM reveals plans for IBM Quantum Starling, a fault-tolerant quantum computer capable of 20,000x today’s performance by 2029. The architecture uses logical qubits and advanced error correction, aiming to revolutionize fields like drug development and materials science through scalable, practical quantum computing.
STADIO enters South Africa’s MVNO market offering affordable data to students nationwide, supporting digital education access. This move aligns with growing regulatory support and increasing competition in the country’s evolving telecom sector.
CITRA’s draft regulations aim to regulate telecom service distributors in Kuwait by enforcing licensing criteria, operational standards, and provider obligations to enhance transparency and service quality. The public consultation seeks balanced policies that encourage investment and fair competition.
Moro Hub teams up with OpenText to resell AI-powered information management solutions across the UAE, advancing digital transformation aligned with the nation’s 2031 vision. The partnership enhances smart infrastructure and positions both firms as leaders in secure, intelligent services.
Wipro relocates its Middle East HQ to Riyadh and partners with PMU to launch a Center of Excellence aimed at developing local tech talent. This strategic move supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital goals and reinforces Wipro’s commitment to sustained regional growth.
Pakistan is progressing swiftly on 5G rollout, improving infrastructure, policy frameworks, and spectrum management. Trials are active, and expert guidance is shaping auctions, positioning the country for enhanced connectivity and economic benefits.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are aggressively investing in AI hubs and massive data center infrastructure, positioning themselves as Middle East leaders in artificial intelligence amid geopolitical tech rivalries. Both countries aim to leverage AI for economic diversification but face challenges in talent and frontier innovation.