Ahead of GITEX Global 2024, Cisco has announced plans to establish a Point of Presence (PoP) for cloud-delivered security in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative aims to help customers protect their users, infrastructure, and investments against threat actors.
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Telecom Egypt and SubCom Complete IEX Cable Landings in Egypt
Telecom Egypt, the full-service telecom operator in Egypt and one of the largest subsea cables operators in the region, and SubCom, the global subsea data system supplier, along with the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) partners, have announced the successful completion of the IEX subsea cable system landings in Egypt.
Omantel Launches New Data Center in Salalah, Dhofar Region
Leading telecommunications company, Omantel, has launched its second-largest data center in Salalah, exhibiting the potential to significantly boost Oman’s digital infrastructure.
center3 Completes Acquisition of CMC Networks
center3, a wholly owned subsidiary of the stc Group, has officially announced that it has completed the acquisition of CMC Networks Mauritius (100%) and CMC Networks South Africa (49%). CMC is a global service provider offering market-leading networking solutions across Africa and the Middle East.
Telecom Egypt’s Total Revenue Surges to EGP 38.0 Billion in Q2 2024
Egypt’s leading telecom operator, Telecom Egypt, has announced its audited financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting a 35% year-over-year (YoY) increase in consolidated revenue, reaching a record of EGP 38.0 billion.
e& Enhances Connectivity with Equinix Fabric® in Two Key Markets
e& Carrier & Wholesale customers can now benefit from Equinix’s software-defined interconnection solution, Equinix Fabric®, in Frankfurt and Singapore. This will enable connections between distributed infrastructure and digital ecosystems on Platform Equinix® in these metros and provide e& Carrier & Wholesale customers with a seamless, reliable, and highly flexible global network connectivity experience.
Telecom Egypt Selects Mada Communications as its Preferred Partner for International SMS Services
07 August 2024: Telecom Egypt, Egypt’s market-leading telecom operator, announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Mada® Communications (Mada®), a leading telecoms solutions provider, to be its preferred strategic international SMS service provider.
Salam and GCX Partner to Launch Saudi Transit Corridor
Salam announced a strategic partnership with the Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) to inaugurate the Saudi Transit Corridor. This new venture is set to revolutionize connectivity between Asia and Europe, showcasing a significant leap in global telecommunications infrastructure.
Telecom Egypt and 4iG Invest USD 600 Million in Egypt's Fiber Infrastructure
Telecom Egypt and 4iG Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture to build, operate and commercialize Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and Fiber to the Site (FTTS) fiber access infrastructure on a wholesale basis in Egypt.
e&, Cato Networks Boost Next-Gen Connectivity and SASE Capabilities with SmartHub
During International Telecoms Week (ITW) in the United States, e& unveiled a strategic partnership with network security company, Cato Networks.