Ericsson has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based managed services offering for communications service providers – the Ericsson Operations Engine. The solution is an end-to-end managed services operating model that, through Artificial Intelligence, automation, and the power of data, reimagines network and IT operations, network design and optimization, and applications development and maintenance.
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Italian wholesale player selects Nokia for FTTH rollout program
Open Fiber, the sole wholesale-only player in the Italian broadband market, selected Nokia for a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) rollout that will bring ultra-broadband services to the small towns and rural areas of Italy.
SAP to cut 3,000 jobs as part of €1bn restructuring plan
German software behemoth SAP has stunned staff by announcing that it will cut 3,000 jobs as part of a €1bn restructuring plan after profits stagnated in 2018.
EITC highlights exciting opportunities in ICT sector for Emirati talent
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), will be on the lookout for future Emirati talent as it embarks on Tawdheef 2019 in Abu Dhabi. As part of its commitment to supporting the Emiratisation strategy, du is calling on Emirati graduates and professionals throughout the UAE to explore the exciting career and development opportunities on offer within the vibrant information, communications and technology (ICT) sector.
Chinese minister says Huawei is the victim of ‘immoral political campaign’
A Chinese ambassador has leapt to the defense of under-fire telecommunications behemoth Huawei in an interview with the Financial Times.
Hauwei launch new ICT academy with Saudi operator
Mobily, a leading Saudi Arabian telecommunications services company, and Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, have launched the first Joint ICT Academy among operators in the Kingdom.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer selects Dubai as regional hub in ME
OPPO, a global smartphone brand, has opened its second regional hub within the UAE and will make Dubai its new center for operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
Ericsson beats expectations in Q4
Swedish telecom vendor Ericsson has surprised analysts with reduced losses in Q4 driven by the increase of sales revenues and costs reduction. Sales as reported increased by 10% Year-on-Year and sales adjusted for comparable units and currency increased by 4%. Costs related to revised Business Support Systems (BSS) strategy impacted Digital Services operating income in Q4.
Huawei to unveil foldable 5G smartphone at MWC
Chinese telecommunications vendor Huawei has announced that it will unveil its foldable smartphone that will be powered by a 5G modem at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month.
Major technological breakthroughs crown Huawei world’s 5G leader
At a 5G launch event in Beijing that doubled up as a pre-briefing for the MWC Barcelona 2019, Huawei officially launched its 5G multi-mode chipset Balong 5000 – along with the first commercial 5G device powered by it, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro. Together, these two new products provide the world's fastest wireless connections for your smartphone, your home, the office, and on the go.