PCCW Global, a leading telecommunications service provider, has expanded its advanced Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) services to include both Universal Customer Premise Equipment (uCPE) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technologies, supporting companies that plan to leverage the benefits of digital transformation and cloud-based services.
Reports and Coverage
US President Joe Biden temporarily lifts ban on TikTok and WeChat
What could come as a big relief to Chinese tech companies banned in the US, newly elected President Joe Biden has temporarily halted legal action against Chinese social media apps TikTok and WeChat, which could have been banned in the United States.
Mobile money thrives in times of crisis
The GSMA has published its annual ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money’. It reveals a dramatic acceleration in mobile transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdown restrictions limited access to cash and financial institutions. The report found that the number of registered accounts grew by 13 per cent globally in 2020 to more than 1.2 billion – double the forecast. The fastest growth was in markets where governments provided significant pandemic relief to their citizens.
O3b mPOWER – the next generation O3b system
Many countries embarking on telecom development with a view to improve connectivity are considering satellite uses. Satellites will be highly beneficial to improve ICT capabilities, usher in economic growth, boost connectivity and market/country competitiveness, leverage technology transfer benefit, and develop the overall ecosystem that will spread to other industries.
Enterprise spending on cloud surged to almost $130 bln in 2020: report
According to the findings of Synergy Research Group, enterprises are continuing to spend heavily on cloud infrastructure. In fact, this spending grew by 35% in 2020 to reach almost $130 billion.
Infoblox SP Virtual Summit by Telecom Review – Register now
The Infoblox SP Virtual Summit by Telecom Review will be held on February 17 at 15:00 (Dubai time). Entitled “Thoughts and consideration for designing next generation service providers network”, the virtual summit will address the requirements of next generation SP networks.
Egypt embarks on its artificial intelligence journey
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Egypt has signed a MoU with Thales, a global leader in high technology solutions to further develop Artificial Intelligence applications in the country.
Telecom Review honors the achievements of Benya Group
Telecom Review organized a virtual award ceremony to honor one of The region’s leaders in the ICT industry. Benya Group was announced as a winner at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards ceremony which was held in December 2020 in Dubai.
A new acquisition drives Monty Mobile to plan $6 Billion fund
Monty Mobile, a leader in VAS, a telecom solutions provider and an international SMS wholesale intermediary hub, has struck a new strategic acquisition of a reputable financial institution.
Egypt looks at increasing telecom sector’s GDP contribution to 8 percent in 3 years
Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat announced on Sunday that his ministry is looking to bring the telecommunications sector’s contribution to Egypt’s gross domestic product to eight percent over the next three years.