Nokia and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced the successful conclusion of the UAE's first 5G-Advanced 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) trial over a commercial network. The trial showcased the readiness of du’s 5G network for innovative use cases in areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), wearables, and Industry 4.0 to address 5G monetization challenges.
Nokia’s research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, and Aramco, the world’s largest energy company, have signed a non-binding R&D collaboration agreement to support Industry 4.0/4IR digital use-case creation and proof of concept development for priority industrial sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Beyond ONE, the digital services provider and TMT-sector (technology, media, telecommunications) investment and operations company, has announced the appointment of Shadli Al Abdulsalam as Chief Executive Officer for FRiENDi Mobile Oman.
Nokia is taking a big leap forward in making networks truly autonomous as Nokia Bell Labs announces an industry-first research breakthrough called Natural-Language Networks that will allow networks to be operated through plain speech or text prompts. These networks will understand the intention of users and have the intelligence to act upon them autonomously.
Nokia and Ooredoo Qatar have reached a significant milestone by establishing the Middle East and Africa's (MEA) first private wireless network in the region for the energy sector. This first-of-its-kind project will provide dedicated voice and customer data services in the most remote and challenging locations.
In the ever-evolving world of telecommunications, Huawei maintains its commitment to innovation and leadership in the microwave industry. During the 2023 Global Mobile Broadband Forum, Huawei introduced its latest microwave technology, MAGICSwave, which paves the way for a smooth transition to 5.5G with full-band and multi-channel capabilities. The new-generation MAGICSwave supports ultra-wide multi-channel transmission to enhance backhaul efficiency, offering increased capacity for urban areas and longer transmission distances for suburban areas. It boasts a high level of integration, allowing networks to adapt and evolve over the next decade.
MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9300, its newest flagship mobile chip with a one-of-a-kind All Big Core design. The unique configuration combines extreme performance with MediaTek’s industry-leading power efficiency to deliver unmatched user experiences in gaming, video capture, and on-device generative AI processing.
Telecom Review attended an exclusive media roundtable organized during the second day of Huawei’s Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) 2023, discussing 5.5G technology, and how this empowers an infrastructure for a digital-intelligent society.
Nokia has announced its ambitious plan to transition to 100% recyclable packaging for its entire Lightspan portfolio of broadband access nodes by the end of 2023. This significant step builds o Nokia's dedication to fostering a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to its product packaging.
In a groundbreaking achievement, stc (Saudi Telecom Company), in collaboration with Nokia and MediaTek, has marked a significant milestone in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region's telecommunications landscape. The successful trial of 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) Devices, using a 5G Standalone (SA) network and n1 FDD band (2100 MHz) 20 MHz Band with MediaTek’s RedCap testing platform, not only opens doors to new possibilities in IoT (Internet of Things) but also paves the way for industry 4.0 acceleration.
