This latest project from Batelco is central to the overall data centre plan for Bahrain, in line with the vision to be a leading data hub in the region.
Bahrain’s Zain inks connectivity partnership with K Hotel
Zain Bahrain and K Hotel, operated by the Gulf Hotels Group, have signed an enterprise partnership for full connectivity solutions …
Emirates to boost inflight WiFi connectivity by 2020
Emirates has signed a new agreement with Thales to equip its 777X fleet with the “next generation broadband inflight connectivity” using Inmarsat GX global network.
Riverbed’s Jerry Kennelly on the benefits of SD-WAN
Jerry Kennelly, CEO of Riverbed, describes the functionality and benefits of the latest networking technology, SD-WAN, which uses policy-based rules to orchestrate applications routing in the cloud.
Colt to demo cross-carrier automated network provisioning
Colt Technology Services, in conjunction with technology partners AT&T, Orange, Ciena, Amdocs and Fujitsu aims to bring the concept of the customer controlled network closer to reality.
Waseela rolls out high-speed wireless network in Jordan schools
Waseela’s project aims to provide a high-speed wireless network between schools and education directories in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Ericsson: 17 million MENA 5G subscriptions by 2023
Ericsson’s upcoming Mobility Report has predicted that the first 5G subscriptions in the Middle East and North Africa region are …
Zain Group addresses DDoS threats with new mitigation service
Zain Group’s fully owned global services subsidiary, Mada Communications, has announced that it will be rolling out a next-generation, cloud-ready DDoS mitigation technology in partnership with application security experts F5 Networks.
Swisscom offers Gigabit LTE with Radio Dot System
Ericsson and Swisscom are bringing gigabit connectivity to Swiss consumers, starting with the deployment of the Ericsson Radio Dot System in the operator’s retail stores.
UAE-based satellite operator trials high-speed in-flight WiFi
The high-speed broadband offering, known as WiFly, will be available for airlines to offer its passengers within the next year.
Huawei spotlights role of 5G in region’s digital transformation
Huawei has shared its vision of 5G as the enabler of adequate mobile broadband services and the fabric for the Internet of Things.
TRA instructs operators to publish coverage map
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has published on its website information on Service Coverage Interactive Maps of the telecom operators …
Batelco selects Ciena to build new Gulf network
The BGN cable system will connect countries across the GCC, enabling consumers and businesses to consume more OTT (Over-The-Top) content such as HD video and services from local and international providers.
TP-Link MEA, Areej Group ink distribution deal for Middle East
TP-Link Technologies has announced that it has appointed Dubai headquartered Areej Group as its official distributor in the UAE market for the SMB products.