Alfa, the first Lebanese mobile network managed by Orascom Telecom, signed an agreement with Ericsson to deploy 4G LTE-A network across Lebanon.
Networking, News, Telecoms
Bahrain mulls single broadband network roll out
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain held a series of briefings with telecom operators this month to discuss the new economic regulatory framework, a key step towards achieving single network in the kingdom.0 4222
A cloudy forecast
The forecast for unified communications in the cloud seems bright with clear skies ahead. Alan Shen, Vice President of Consulting Services, Unify Square, weighs in on the benefits and pitfalls of UC in the cloud.
Gemalto’s mobile security solution achieves ANSSI certification
Gemalto has announced that its mobile security solution, Ezio Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK), has achieved security certification from ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information) governmental agency for network and information security.
The in-thing
In a world driven by as-a-service models, telco providers stand to suffer if they do not get their fair share of the services they provide. How can they differentiate themselves in terms of delivering Internet of Things infrastructure, and what hurdles must be overcome in this process?
Last chance to nominate for Network World ME Awards 2016
The nominations deadline for CNME’s seventh annual Network World ME Awards has been extended until 3rd March 2016.
Cisco launches new NFVI solution
Cisco recently introduced its new NFV Infrastructure Solution (NFVI), which according to the company, combines both virtual and physical environments, and provides all the necessary compute, storage, and networking infrastructure to run NFV network services.
Evanssion partners with Avi Networks
Evanssion, a regional value added distributor for cloud transformation and information security solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Avi Networks, a vendor in next-generation Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs).
Infor announces Cloudsuite programme for alliance partners
Infor recently announced a new Infor CloudSuite specialisation programme for alliance partners.
du, SAP launch cloud services in the UAE
During the World Government Summit held recently, du and SAP signed a strategic partnership agreement that will enable UAE government enterprises gain access to smart applications in 2016.
Ingram Micro announces Cisco Learning Partner status in Gulf
Ingram Micro announced its Authorised Learning Partner status from Cisco across the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Afghanistan and Yemen.