The telecom giant Verizon tells Telecom Review that it was installing its head of technology as chief executive, just as it and other wireless carriers grapple with new technologies and a wave of consolidation in the fast-changing industry. Telecom Review has met with Hans on several occasions and applauds his selection as the new CEO.
Telecom Operators
French operator partners with Google to fund AI start-ups in the Middle East
French telecommunications operator Orange has announced it has agreed to partner with US technology colossus Google, in an effort to explore opportunities to fund and potentially acquire start-ups in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Mobily selects European vendor to modernize its IP and transport networks
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), a leading mobile and data service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has awarded Nokia a contract to modernize and optimize its IP and optical networks.
British telecommunications operator appoints new CEO
British telecommunications colossus Vodafone Group has announced that its current CEO Vittorio Colao has decided to stepdown after ten years at the helm. He will be replaced by Vodafone's Chief Financial Officer Nick Read.
du introduces new data plans to help business customers enjoy greater flexibility
du's business customers can now enjoy a greater degree of reliability, flexibility and mobility by keeping their employees connected with Business Data Plans. Available immediately, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is offering new data plans for data-only SIM cards, tailored to meet the needs of enterprises in the UAE. Business customers can also subscribe to roaming data packs up to 10GB, starting as low as AED 300 for 1GB.
“We’re proud to be recognized for our innovations in customer service” - Osman Sultan
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), was awarded the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) 5 Star Gold Rating for its consistent innovation in contributing to the UAE happiness agenda.
EITC committed to building knowledge-based economy in the UAE
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has recently participated in Adam Burfield Innovation Expo, the newly launched initiative by GEMS Founders School's that aims to inspire young students to think innovatively and utilise technology.
Telecom Egypt obtains financing facilities for 4G network rollout
Telecom Egypt and Huawei announced the signing of a US$200 million long-term financing with Chinese financial institutions including the Bank of China and China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure). Huawei facilitated providing competitive financing conditions to Telecom Egypt to finance the roll-out of the 4G network and the deployment of transmission and core networks. The tenor of the facility is 48 months with a grace period of 24 months.
STC modern data centre will accelerate its digital transformation plans
KSA telecommunications operator STC has inaugurated its new data Centre in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh, in the Presence of HRH Prince Mohammad K Al Faisal Alsaud, Chairman of the Board, and Dr. Khaled Biyari, Vice Chairman of the Board, and Haitham Alohaly, Deputy Miniser of CIT.
Etisalat partners with local charity as part of CSR program
Building on last year's success, Etisalat has collaborated once again with Al Ihsan Charity Society for the 'Medicine Box Initiative' to facilitate the donation of unused medicines by all its employees.