Batelco and Ericsson have joined forces to successfully conduct the first-ever 5G trial in Bahrain at Batelco’s Headquarters in Hamala, …
How far off is widespread Li-Fi use in the Middle East?
Every year, we consume approximately 60 percent more wireless data as the number of connected devices continues to rise. …
Etisalat trials 5G with outdoor mobility
Ericsson and Etisalat successfully conducted a 5G trial with outdoor mobility today at Etisalat’s Head Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. …
Key takeaways from the Mobile World Congress 2017
The 2017 edition of Mobile World Congress saw the relaunch of the iconic Nokia 3310, concrete signs of 5G progress and the vast promise of network function virtualisation. Jeevan Thankappan reports from Barcelona.
F5 Networks highlights opportunities in 5G
F5 Networks has urged service providers to pull out all the stops to ensure the game-changing impact of 5G is optimised.
How VoLTE can benefit both operators and end users
Voice over LTE (VoLTE), which enables better quality voice calls on 4G networks, is a winning proposition for both operators and users.
The rapid digital transformation of the ME telecoms market
For the Middle East telecom market, 2017 could be a year of opportunities with the rise of IoT and digital services.
GCC fintech startups cash in on millennial banking needs
GCC Financial Technology (FinTech) startups are cashing in on the always-connected banking habits of millennials, industry experts have announced as part of the build-up to GITEX 2016.
The race to 5G
While it may still be years away, developing an understanding of how 5G will impact your enterprise will be hugely beneficial in the long run.
Mobile Internet fuelling consumer aspirations
The study, which represents the views of 58 million consumers across nine cities in Pakistan, explores how mobile broadband and smartphones are fuelling consumer aspirations for reliable connectivity, no matter where they are.
Technology for good
ICT offers an incredible platform for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Having already reached an estimated 20 million people with initiatives such as Connect to Learn, Reunite and Ericsson Response, Ericsson does not plan to slow down any time soon.
Going virtual
Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) promises to significantly change the way telecom networks are built and operated. However, there remain several challenges to widespread adoption.
The road to 5G
Rakesh Lakhani, Head of Mobile Broadband, Ericsson Middle East & Africa, talks about 5G and other trends in the telecom …
Broadband boost
The exponential growth in IP traffic, driven by new devices and applications, has made it imperative for operators to invest in fixed broadband networks. But, with prices stagnating, how quickly can they monetise these high-capacity networks?
5 things you need to know about 5G
While it may still be years away, understanding how 5G will impact the enterprise now will help you plan accordingly. We bring you five points on how industry players can tap into the benefits of the technology.
Sony Mobile appoints MEA VP
Sony Mobile has announced the appointment of Hirokazu Ishizuka as its Middle East and Africa’s Vice President, in a restructuring of its Global Sales Development division.
The wireless frontier
In the world of mobile broadband, LTE Advanced-Pro is on the tip of everyone’s tongues. Expected to be available this year, the world is waiting eagerly for the next step in the path to 5G. Can 4.5G deliver what most are expecting?
Dial M for money
Mobile payments market is growing at a rapid pace along with the adoption of mobile phones, and is slated to …
Dial D for digital
How can telecom operators offer a more integrated omnichannel experience and develop new products and services to meet the needs of their customers?
Wacom names news SVP for Global Brand Sales
Wacom has recently announced that Fredrik Torstensson joined the company as the Senior Vice President of Global Branded Sales.