Nokia announced the company’s financial results for the first quarter 2021, registering a strong start to the year with constant currency net sales up 9% year-on-year, driven by strong growth in network infrastructure and solid growth in mobile networks; reported net sales increased 3%.
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Huawei launches new program to support mobile app startups in Middle East, Africa
Huawei’s Eco-development department has started a first-of-its-kind initiative to support regional companies that have recently launched their mobile app within the Middle East and Africa regions. They can grow their userbase through Huawei’s official app distribution platform AppGallery that leverages the Huawei Mobile Service Core (HMS).
Huawei launches 6 new products to power up Cloud business
Huawei launched six innovative products and services to deliver new levels of efficiency and quality to help developers push new frontiers in the cloud sector. The announcement was made at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC.Cloud) 2021 in Shenzhen, China.
Huawei Middle East analyses target networks in NetX2025 white paper
Huawei launched the NetX2025 Target Network Technical White Paper which the company believes will unveil the key features of the future target network based on a “GUIDE” model.
Huawei proposes new ‘5G Experience Benchmark’ for ME
The 5G S.L.A user experience benchmark includes three main indexes, Speed, Latency, and Availability
Nokia, NCTC bring fiber solutions to 700 cable and broadband operators
Nokia announced an agreement with the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) to aid and expedite its member companies’ broadband service rollouts and expansions. Under the terms of the agreement, Nokia will provide NCTC members with tailored fiber solutions and access to premier service programs. Unique in the industry, the Nokia solution also enables a simple upgrade path to 25Gb/s.
Spirent unveils first subscription-based automated 5G core test suite
Spirent Communications plc, the leading provider of test, assurance, and analytics solutions for next-generation devices and networks, announced the availability of the industry’s first subscription-based, automated 5G core test platform, designed to accelerate time to market and significantly reduce costs associated with 5G core validation.
Nokia, Ernst & Young form alliance to boost enterprise 5G-led transformation
Nokia and Ernst & Young Oy (EY Finland) formed a strategic alliance to help enterprises and communication service providers (CSPs) accelerate their digital and business transformation journey and unleash the business potential of private wireless and 5G network capabilities.
Cisco commits $100 million for ‘meaningful impact’ on climate change
Cisco Foundation will be investing $100 million over ten years to fund nonprofit grants and impact investments that support bold climate solutions as well as community education and activation. The Foundation’s endowment is funded by Cisco.
Huawei's Eric Xu highlights company’s five strategic future initiatives
Eric Xu, Huawei's rotating chairman, shared the company's business performance in 2020 as well as five strategic initiatives moving forward during the 18th Huawei Global Analyst Summit attended by more than 400 guests of analysts, experts, key opinion leaders and media representatives from around the world.