Fifth generation networks, just like the preceding 4G LTE and WiMAX networks, are expected to greatly increase available bandwidth, with improved end-to-end performance providing a better end-user experience.
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Saudi Arabia Mobily signs new deal to modernise IP networks
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), a mobile and data service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has awarded Nokia a contract to modernise and optimise its IP and optical networks.0 12843
Middle East’s 5G ecosystem growing faster than expected: Huawei
At Huawei’s 5G is ON forum, organisations from the public and private sectors laid plans for 5G readiness in the Middle East.
Dimension Data, Cisco ink partnership for “deeper collaboration”
Dimension Data and Cisco have announced a new co-innovation agreement, to develop a deeper collaboration environment and framework to jointly solve customers’ business needs.
UAE-based Etisalat to invest $1 billion in digital transformation
UAE-based Etisalat plans to invest $1 billion during 2019 in digital transformation, mobile and fibre networks, according to the firm’s CTO Hatem Bamatraf.
Qualcomm brings AI expertise to data centres
Qualcomm has reportedly unveiled a new chip to accelerate its work around artificial intelligence technologies.
OPPO teams up with UAE’s Etisalat to conduct first 5G smartphone test
China-based OPPO has announced that its teaming up with UAE’s Etisalat to test the compatibility of its 5G smartphones with the telco’s 5G network.
UAE residents to get hands-on experience of 5G soon: Etisalat
UAE telecom provider Etisalat says its 5G network is fully ready in the UAE and consumers will be able to get hands-on experience when new 5G-enabled smartphones are rolled out in the market.
Ericsson, UNESCO to empower youth with AI skills
Ericsson and UNESCO have announced a new partnership aimed at educating and empowering the next generation with digital skills.
A10 Networks appoints new global field sales CTO
A10 Networks has announced that Ravi Raj Bhat has been appointed global field sales CTO and shared services SVP.
UAE telco makes the first Live 5G data call
UAE-based telecommunications service provider du has conducted the first-ever Live 5G data call on its production 5G network while rolling-out 700 5G sites across the UAE.