NetActuate has completed major upgrades to its Dubai data center, increasing capacity for bare metal, colocation, and virtual machines while enhancing low-latency IP bandwidth. The improvements align with the region’s digital growth, helping businesses expand across the Middle East and Africa with better connectivity and high-performance network services.
Zain KSA has partnered with Huawei to pilot network slicing for online gaming sessions over its fixed wireless broadband service. The trial, using Huawei’s gaming accelerator, resulted in a 90% reduction in jitters and a 70% decrease in latency, enhancing gaming performance. The proof of concept will advance Zain’s FWA broadband service.
Omantel’s financial results for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, showed a net profit of RO187.5 million and a 2.2% growth in revenues. Despite a decrease in domestic net profit due to investments in network expansion, the group remains on a solid growth trajectory, with Zain Group also posting strong revenues.
Es’hailSat has signed a multi-year deal with Morocco’s SNRT to provide Direct-to-Home services, Digital Terrestrial Television transponder, and video contribution via its Es’hail-1 satellite. This partnership boosts SNRT’s signal coverage across the Middle East and North Africa, enhancing access to quality Moroccan content regionally.
Local manufacturing and assembly of mobile phones significantly increased, with 22.59 million units produced in the first nine months of 2024.
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the registration of IP addresses and VPNs to ensure uninterrupted internet access for freelancers, businesses, and foreign embassies in Pakistan. This free registration aims to enhance connectivity, streamline internet usage, and mitigate cybersecurity threats while maintaining compliance with national regulations.
Speedtest by Ookla has updated its Global Index, showing that African countries, including Tunisia and South Africa, still trail behind global standards in mobile connectivity. The UAE leads the world in mobile speeds, while Singapore tops the fixed broadband rankings. Challenges in infrastructure and investment remain key barriers for African nations.
Quantum.Tech is expanding into the Gulf region with an event in Qatar in January 2025. The conference, in partnership with Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Invest Qatar, will focus on quantum technologies such as cryptography and AI, attracting global industry leaders and fostering collaboration in the region’s growing digital ecosystem.
Port City Colombo is working to establish Sri Lanka as a leading tech hub in South Asia, with 40 global IT companies already onboarded. The initiative supports the government’s goal of creating a $15 billion digital economy by 2030, fostering innovation and investment in the country’s tech sector.
