Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Morocco has partnered with Microsoft to enhance its cloud-managed services for B2B customers. This collaboration offers access to Microsoft Azure, providing capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence, data analysis, storage solutions, and cybersecurity, designed to support businesses in their digital transformation and boost operational efficiency.
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Egypt recorded the highest number of data breaches in the region.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a manual establishing India’s first standard framework for rating properties on digital connectivity. With indoor coverage critical for 4G and 5G services, the framework provides transparent criteria to guide developers, operators, and consumers toward stronger, future-ready digital infrastructure nationwide.
BTRC is advancing telecom sector reforms in Bangladesh, focusing on affordability, service quality, and digital services. The proposed framework includes three telecom license categories. Stakeholders discussed infrastructure sharing, regulatory flexibility, market competition, and aligning policies with ICT regulations to enhance connectivity and investment opportunities.
Grameenphone has begun piloting Open RAN technology with Rakuten Symphony to test 4G and 5G NSA solutions ahead of a nationwide rollout in Bangladesh. Despite economic constraints, the Telenor-owned operator sees Open RAN as key to digital transformation, AI-driven growth, and enhancing its MyGP platform for millions of users.
Telenor Pakistan was awarded the top honor at the Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2024 for its exemplary performance in cybersecurity. The company’s compliance with critical telecom security regulations was recognized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), reinforcing Telenor’s commitment to securing its services and leading industry standards in Pakistan.
This growing threat is prompting organisations to prioritise cyber defense expertise, with many turning to cybersecurity vendors for specialised support…
QNB has become the first bank in the GCC to enable unified digital wallet acceptance via Mastercard Gateway hosted checkout. The integration simplifies merchant onboarding, accelerates e-commerce adoption, and enhances secure digital payments, reinforcing QNB’s leadership in payment innovation and Mastercard’s vision for an inclusive digital economy.
DITO Telecommunity has partnered with Rakuten Viber to give Filipinos affordable, seamless connectivity through free Viber data, unlimited calls, and expanded features like Viber Plus and Viber Dating. The initiative, under DITO’s “Kaya DITO” campaign, enhances digital lifestyles with meaningful, secure, and fast connections nationwide.
Wink Pay, in collaboration with Visa and Codebase Technologies, has launched Lebanon’s first service for instant issuance of Visa prepaid virtual cards. This innovative solution facilitates secure, transparent payments and digital financial inclusion, targeting over 5 million Lebanese, particularly benefiting those without traditional bank accounts.