The line between the physical and digital worlds has been steadily blending, with the goal of fulfilling the future metaverse. This total immersion experience could take years to mature but the metaverse market is already estimated to generate almost $800 billion in 2024.
On the sidelines of the world telecommunication standardization assembly (WTSA-20), Egypt’s national telecom regulatory authority (NTRA) and Saudi’s communication and information technology commission (CITC) have signed an MoU to cooperate and exchange expertise on several areas, including smart cities, radio spectrum management and capacity building in digital transformation.
In various parts of the world, a global campaign on safer internet day aims to promote being “together for a better internet”. Everyone is encouraged to join the movement and participate in shaping and adapting platforms, services, and content for a safer and better internet.
5G, the new generation of mobile technology, is on track to become the dominant mobile access technology. It is expected to account for around 50% of all mobile subscriptions worldwide – covering 75% of the world’s population and carrying 62% of the global smartphone traffic by 2027.
With around 200 operators having commercial 5G deployed, and almost 300 operators investing in this technology, the commercialization of 5G networks is accelerating globally. Over 1 billion 5G connections are expected by 2023, making 5G communications a key to personal consumption experience upgrades and digital industrial transformation.
Sofrecom, a specialist in telecom consulting and engineering, and Docaposte, the French leader in digital trust solutions, will be combining their expertise to meet the needs of telecom operators, governments, and international institutions in order to successfully deliver digital services that promote inclusion and economic development.
Telecom Review had the opportunity to conduct exclusive interviews with Ericsson’s top C-level executives as well as the leaders of Ericsson Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Nixu’s board of directors has appointed Teemu Salmi as the new CEO of Nixu Corporation, effective September 1, 2022. Salmi is currently serving as CIO, head of IT & digitalisation and a member of the group leadership team at Stora Enso.
The late JFK said that automation does not need to be our enemy. “I think machines can make life easier for men, if men do not let the machines dominate them,” he said. This cannot be more relatable today where systems and processes across offices, factories, and homes are often automated.
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has published a public consultation on “Information Memorandum and Auction Rules” for the 5th spectrum auction for International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) systems. CITC intends to award the spectrum bands (600, 700, and 3800) MHz through the auction on June 19, 2022 in accordance with CITC’s spectrum outlook for commercial and innovative use 2021-2023.
