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
Turk Telekom has partnered with Cisco to integrate Cisco BroadWorks Cloud solutions into its data centers and deploy the Cisco Mobility Services Platform using 5G technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance IoT experiences, improve network reliability, and drive Turkey’s digital transformation by offering faster and more secure connections.
Zain Group has launched its Global M2M offering to simplify IoT connectivity for OEMs across the Middle East. The solution streamlines integration, ensures regulatory compliance, and reduces operational costs by providing a single point of connectivity. Zain aims to be the preferred partner for digital transformation in the region.
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e& UAE has deployed Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) to enhance its optical network with ultra-high-speed 400G connectivity, supporting 10Gb home services and AI data center hubs. This deployment doubles its data transmission capacity to 1.6 Tb/s per wavelength, reinforcing the company’s digital transformation and AI readiness.
Tencent Cloud is set to invest over $650 million to expand its infrastructure in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company will establish its first data center in Saudi Arabia with a $150 million investment and build a third data center in Indonesia for $500 million, strengthening its global presence.
Nepal Telecom (NTC) is moving forward with plans to install a new Rs 5 billion convergent real-time billing system, aiming to streamline billing for all its services and improve customer care. The system will handle 34 million customers across various networks and services, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Mobile number portability in Nigeria surged by 190% in January 2025, with 8,708 subscribers switching networks. 9mobile faced the highest losses, losing 6,716 customers, while MTN, Airtel, and Globacom benefited. This shift reflects dissatisfaction with service quality and pricing. The telecom sector saw overall growth in subscriptions.
Iraq is working to bring global e-commerce companies like Amazon and SHEIN to the country by establishing the necessary infrastructure. The Ministry of Communications is also focusing on launching a national e-commerce platform and automating the postal system as part of a broader digital transformation effort.
HONOR Bangladesh has launched the HONOR X9c, the toughest phone in its range, earning a Guinness World Record for its durability. Featuring a 6600mAh battery, 66W fast charging, and a 108MP AI-powered camera, the X9c sets new standards for smartphone durability, performance, and photography capabilities.