Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Jordan sponsored an IoT event at PSUT, bridging the gap between academia and industry while promoting innovation in technology. The event featured expert talks and workshops on the latest IoT developments, providing students and professionals with a platform for collaboration and exploring new opportunities in the tech sector.
Siemens has won a contract to retrofit 60 UAE government buildings with IoT sensors and software, driving energy efficiency and supporting the country’s decarbonization goals. The project will enhance building performance and help reduce CO2 emissions, aligning with the UAE’s target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The platform offers improved data communication, low latency, and increased network capacity.
This partnership strengthens Vodafone’s and e& UAE’s positions in the digital automotive solutions market.
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) in Saudi Arabia has updated its “IoT Regulatory Framework,” now called “IoT Regulations,” to promote investment, innovation, and service quality in IoT. The new regulations, effective in 60 days, aim to support smart cities, logistics, energy, and other advanced applications in the Kingdom.
Oman’s national telecom regulator has initiated a public consultation to optimize the use of the 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz frequency bands for advancing communication technologies, including satellite IoT. This aims to enhance spectrum management, attract investment, and stimulate innovation, with public feedback invited until July 25, 2024.
AI is playing a pivotal role in enhancing various logistics processes, from predictive analytics and route optimization to advanced customer service solutions.
Workz has launched a new eSIM solution for the IoT industry, designed to manage devices more efficiently and broaden market access. Based on the GSMA’s new eSIM standard, SGP.32, this solution enhances device connectivity and reduces operational costs, poised to significantly impact the rapidly growing eSIM IoT market.
LORIOT partners with Jordan IoT to accelerate IoT deployment in Jordan, aiming to meet the growing demand projected to reach US$6.68 billion by 2028. This strategic alliance focuses on enhancing sectors like smart utilities and agriculture, and is poised to drive innovation and digital transformation in the Middle East.