Cisco and NTT DATA have expanded their partnership to offer a unified solution that simplifies and secures wireless connectivity for global enterprises. Leveraging Cisco’s eSIM technology and NTT DATA’s Transatel network, this collaboration enables businesses to easily set up, manage, and scale secure mobile branches worldwide.
A delegation from Bahrain, led by Bader Hood Al Mahmood, attended the 26th GCC Ministerial Committee Meeting on Transportation in Doha. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in land and maritime transport, discussing key topics such as the GCC Railway Authority and green corridor initiatives for ports.
Orange Egypt has won the 2024 Telecom Review Excellence Award for Corporate Social Responsibility in the telecommunications sector, recognized for its efforts in environmental protection and climate action. Key achievements include a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2040, reducing carbon emissions by 18%, and pioneering sustainability initiatives in the region.
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has achieved the prestigious TIA-942-C data center certification, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s data center industry. The certification emphasizes PTCL’s commitment to excellence, offering secure, cost-effective, and resilient hosting services that support businesses’ IT infrastructure needs across major cities in Pakistan.
The UAE Ministry of Economy has welcomed UK-based TG0 and Chinese firm Zelos Technology to its NextGen FDI programme. These companies will leverage the UAE’s infrastructure to advance innovations in touch-sensing and autonomous driving technologies, contributing to the country’s knowledge economy and Vision 2030 goals.
Zain Omantel International (ZOI) has joined One Consortium, a global organization combating telecommunications fraud. As a voting member, ZOI will help develop solutions and standards to enhance trust in international communications, supporting over 55 million customers across the Middle East and contributing to global industry advancements.
Tunisie Telecom has partnered with Telepin to launch a converged charging system for its customers. This partnership aims to unify Tunisie Telecom’s charging services into Telepin’s platform, enhancing customer experience for its six million subscribers with secure and integrated top-up solutions.
FOO, a leading B2B SaaS provider, has partnered with eNovate to enhance Egypt’s digital payment solutions. This collaboration will leverage FOO’s modular platform and Fintech as a Service (FaaS) solutions to empower fintechs and accelerate digital transformation. Key projects, including a university digital solution, are already underway.
Telecom Egypt and Alcatel Submarine Networks have successfully landed the Africa-1 subsea cable system at the Ras Ghareb cable landing station. This initiative, part of a larger project to enhance connectivity across the Middle East and Africa, is expected to boost broadband capabilities and meet growing demand for high-speed communications.
Cisco is collaborating with the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) to advance Industry 4.0 adoption in the UAE manufacturing sector. The initiative focuses on boosting productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through IoT and real-time location services, aligning with the UAE’s national strategy to become a global industrial hub.
