EDITORIAL
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Pakistani operator Warid has introduced postpaid hybrid bundles. These packages include SMS, minutes for voice calls, and MBs for data traffic. The bundles are available for both new and existing postpaid subscribers. Pakistan ended August with 133.90 million mobile subscribes, slightly up from 133.28 million in July, according to data from Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA). Mobile operator Mobilink led the Pakistani mobile market with over 40 million mobile customers at end-August, followed by Telenor (38 million), CMPak (25.8 million), Ufone (19.1 million) and Warid (10.7 million). Microsoft today announced the launch of Nokia 216 Dual SIM, a new feature phone that will keep users entertained with apps and games, and are great for capturing and sharing selfies and photos. Nokia 216 Dual SIM will be available in Pakistan from second week of November this year at an affordable price of approximately Rs. 4100/- Nokia 216 Dual SIM will be available in black, grey, and blue colors. YouTube, popular platform for sharing and uploading videos by Google, has opened its monetization gateway for Pakistan. With this recent update, YouTube users will be able to monetize their original content. Especially for cellphone Youtube users, this feature has been particularly popular in emerging countries where many face connectivity issues. Through this, a user can go to YouTube app (on Android as well as iOS), and save a video for later viewing. The video will be with them for 48 hours after downloading it. “We are delighted to launch this new offline experience on YouTube with some of the top Pakistani players in entertainment. By making these popular videos available for temporary offline viewing, our partners will help fans connect more easily with their favorite content, while also helping bring more viewers to their videos,” said Tania Aidrus, Head of Business Development, Next Billion Users team at Google Asia Pacific.
A project Uzbekneftegaz360, which allows to virtually tour Uzbekistan with help of panoramic photos and videos, was launched in Uzbekistan. The app was developed by Dinara & Co and launched within the project of Uzbekneftegaz “Energy for Prosperity: The Modern history of the Oil and Gas Industry of Uzbekistan”. Azerbaijan mobile operator Bakcell has refreshed its tariff line for corporate users. The name of the former Gold tariff line has been changed to Bakcell Business. Corporate products from the operator have also been upgraded. The operator’s corporate subscriber base totals over 1.7 million. Kyrgyzstan mobile operator Megacom has expanded its Online TV offer, adding the Russian First Channel. This brings the total channels available to 13. Russian channels dominate in the list, including Russia Culture, Russia 24, RTR Planet, CTC, Pffefer and others. The service is available using the Online TV application for Android and iOS. Daily subscriptions cost KGS 3. Armenian mobile operator Ucom has launched its LTE+ services. The operator is using multi-standard radio equipment from the latest Ericsson Radio System product family and Antenna Integrated Radio (AIR) systems, deployed in the capital city of Yerevan. Mobile operator Kar-Tel, working under the Beeline Kazakhstan brand, has introduced its ‘Free Unlimited LTE’ promotion, reports Profit.kz. Customers will be able to use LTE services from the operator free until the end of this year. The offer can be used by subscribers of the Premium tariff line and some other tariffs and packages. LTE services from the operator are available in Astana, Aksay, Borovoye, Zhezkazgan, Karaganda, Kostanay, Pavlodar, Satpayev, Semey, Uralsk and Ust-Kamenogorsk. A pilot area is also available in the city of Almaty. Azerbaijan and Georgia have carried out an audit of radio spectrum usage in border areas, reports Trend. The countries monitor GSM and CDMA telecommunications links on the border between the two states, under an agreement on the issue. They will share use of the frequencies on equal terms. Azerbaijan signed an analogous agreement with Iran earlier this April, and an agreement with Russia was signed in 2010.
Qualcomm QCA9379 chip is designed to be an affordable home entertainment solution for manufacturers and consumers. Because the technology integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a power amplifier, and a low-noise amplifier under the same hood, it is designed to allow manufacturers to optimize for cost, and for consumers to save money on their next smart TV. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, the LG V20, the latest in its V series of smartphones, intends to buck that trend. It’s engineered to harness the strength and finesse of its revolutionary processor to deliver immersive multimedia and gaming, ingenious productivity settings, and the intelligent power efficiency to make it all possible.
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Industrial News
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Pakistani operator Warid has introduced postpaid hybrid bundles. These packages include SMS, minutes for voice calls, and MBs for data traffic. The bundles are available for both new and existing postpaid subscribers.Source: Telecompaper
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Hong Kong mobile customer base grows to 16.7 million in June
Hong Kong ended June with 16.74 million mobile customers, up from 16.68 million in the previous month. Of the total, 7.99 million were postpaid users and 8.74 million were prepaid customers, according to figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (Ofca).Source: Telecompaper
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New ‘Etisalat Wallet’ service launched in UAE
Etisalat, a leading telecom operator, today launched its new Etisalat Wallet service in the UAE. Etisalat Wallet is a convenient, rewarding and highly secured service from Etisalat that allows customers to make purchases, pay utility bills, transportation fees, top-up Etisalat’s mobile credit and much more, using one simple mobile application.Source: Tradearabia
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Du to offer iPhone 7s from September 17
Du, a leading telecom provider in the UAE, will offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the most advanced iPhone, beginning September 17, the company said. Customers can pre-order iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus beginning on September 9, at www.du.ae Apple unveiled the iPhone 7 with high-resolution cameras and no headphone jack at its annual launch event on Wednesday.Source: Tradearabia
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T-Mobile US says Q3 customer growth already ahead of Q2
T-Mobile US announced strong subscriber growth in the third quarter to date, already surpassing its Q2 figures as it continues to win over customers from bigger rivals. The company has added a net 753,000 branded postpaid phone customers since the end of June, surpassing the gains of 646,000 in Q2, and also signed up 650,000 prepaid users in the quarter so far.Source: Telecompaper
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Telenor Serbia offers free use of Telenor Safe till year-end
Telenor Serbia is offering free use of the Telenor Safe service until the end of 2016 for anyone activating it by 31 October, reports Beta. The new digital service provides full and efficient protection on up to three smart devices. In addition to the standard protection against viruses, Trojans and spyware, Telenor Safe allows users to check the security of Wi-Fi connections that are currently being used. There is also the option of remote locating and locking of devices and deletion of content.Source: Telecompaper
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Project on virtual trip on Uzbekistan launched
A project Uzbekneftegaz360, which allows to virtually tour Uzbekistan with help of panoramic photos and videos, was launched in Uzbekistan. The app was developed by Dinara & Co and launched within the project of Uzbekneftegaz “Energy for Prosperity: The Modern history of the Oil and Gas Industry of Uzbekistan”.Source: Uzdaily
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Beeline subscribers can change their SIM cards to USIM 4G for free
Beeline, largest communication operator, said the subscribers can replace SIM cards to modern USIM cards with support of LTE for free at own offices of the company. Commercial director of Untel Maksim Efremov said the operator replaces old SIM-cards to new supporting LTE standard for free in connection with expansion of 4G network in Tashkent.Source: Uzdaily
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ICTSUMMIT 2016 opens ICTWEEK 2016
Annual ICTSUMMIT-2016 started its work in Tashkent on 20 September. The summit is taking place within the ICTWEEK Uzbekistan 2016 . The event is taking in format of plenary session and aimed at summing up development of information technologies and communications in 2016, discussing strategic tasks of the industry.Source: Uzdaily
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T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) provided a preliminary view of several key customer results
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) provided a preliminary view of several key customer results for the third quarter of 2016 that continue to show consumers are flocking to the Un-carrier in a quarter that saw the Company introduce T-Mobile ONE, announce key network milestones and witness the strongest iPhone pre-order in Company history.Source:T-Mobile.com
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Bakcell refreshes business tariffs
Azerbaijan mobile operator Bakcell has refreshed its tariff line for corporate users. The name of the former Gold tariff line has been changed to Bakcell Business. Corporate products from the operator have also been upgraded. The operator’s corporate subscriber base totals over 1.7 million.Source: Telecompaper
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Pakistan adds 625,000 mobile subscribers in August
Pakistan ended August with 133.90 million mobile subscribes, slightly up from 133.28 million in July, according to data from Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA). Mobile operator Mobilink led the Pakistani mobile market with over 40 million mobile customers at end-August, followed by Telenor (38 million), CMPak (25.8 million), Ufone (19.1 million) and Warid (10.7 million).Source: pta.gov.org
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Beeline Uzbekistan gets new CFO from Nokia
Uzbekistan mobile operator Unitel, a subsidiary of Russian mobile operator Vimpelcom and working under the Beeline Uzbekistan brand, has appointed Sergey Cherepin its new CFO, reports Comnews.ru. Unitel signed a two-year contract with Cherepin, who has resigned from his position as CEO of Nokia Russia.Source: Telecompaper
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Bakcell subscribers will be able to migrate from prepaid to postpaid tariff packages
Always focused on taking care of its customers, Bakcell – being the First Mobile Operator and the Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan, offers a new opportunity aimed at ensuring the proper convenience for its subscribers. Thus, starting from September 26th, 2016 Bakcell subscribers will be offered an opportunity to migrate from prepaid tariff packages to postpaid tariff packages. This offer will be made to subscribers by means of a phone call. The called subscribers will be offered one of the tariff packages with monthly subscription fees, and will be able to migrate only to the specific tariff packages offered to them.Source: bakcell.com
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AppLab shares the success of local developers: the “Kvotter” mobile social network has been launched
Bakcell, The First Mobile Operator and Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan, is pleased to announce yet another success of the “Kvotter” project, being the participant of “AppLab” program. Thus, the beta version of “Kvotter” application has been made available for use on Android devices.Source: bakcell.com
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[column places=”3″]Zain Bahrain unveils special iPhone 7 package
Zain Bahrain, a leading telecom services operator in the kingdom, launched the sales of new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the most advanced iPhones ever, which are being bundled with the operator’s Truly Unlimited Social Media package.Source: Tradearabia
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[column places=”3″]Algerian mobile networks receive green light for LTE launch
The Algerian government published the executive decree authorising the deployment of LTE mobile services in the country on 25 September, reports Agence Ecofin. The announcement follows the successful bids for LTE licences by Algeria’s three main mobile networks – Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo. The overall cost for each 15-year licence includes a fixed sum and a variable charge linked to LTE revenues. The fixed payment amounts to DZD 5 billion, while the variable charge corresponds to 1 percent of annual LTE revenues.Source: Telecompaper
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Megacom expands Online TV offer
Kyrgyzstan mobile operator Megacom has expanded its Online TV offer, adding the Russian First Channel. This brings the total channels available to 13. Russian channels dominate in the list, including Russia Culture, Russia 24, RTR Planet, CTC, Pffefer and others. The service is available using the Online TV application for Android and iOS. Daily subscriptions cost KGS 3.Source: Telecompaper
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Ucom launches LTE+ services
Armenian mobile operator Ucom has launched its LTE+ services. The operator is using multi-standard radio equipment from the latest Ericsson Radio System product family and Antenna Integrated Radio (AIR) systems, deployed in the capital city of Yerevan.Source:Telecompaper
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Unveiling “Mobily Protect” Program for Smartphones
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) launched “Mobily Protect” a special program for Mobily smartphones, enabling subscribers to repair or replace their smartphones for any accidental damage. “Mobily Protect” program is a unique service provided for the postpaid subscribers to repair or replace their purchased smartphones from Mobily for only SAR 49 Monthly fee. Accordingly, subscribers can enjoy “FREE” trial for the first 30 days of subscription for normal postpaid customers and 60 days for” Raqi” customers.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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Boost Mobile pulls back on offer of free phones for switchers
Boost Mobile has pulled in the reins on a promotion that offered free phones to users who switch from other carriers, extending something of a peace offering to its rivals, according to Wave7 Research. But its competitors aren’t responding in kind.Source: fiercewirless.com
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Sky Mobile launches new tariff line
Mobile operator Sky Mobile, working under the Beeline Kyrgyzstan brand, has introduced its new Suyle tariff line with three plans. The lowest Suyle 40 tariff contains 400 minutes of on-net calls and 400 SMS for KGS 40 monthly subscription. The highest, Suyle 100 offers 1,000 minutes of on-net calls and 1,000 SMS for KGS 100 monthly subscription. Calls to Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Turkmenistan and Turkey cost KGS 6 per minute under the tariffs.Source: Telecompaper
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Viva Kuwait offers latest iPhone models
Viva Kuwait announced it is offering the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the latest smartphones from Apple. Customers can purchase the devices at any of Viva’s 70 branches or via Viva’s 24-hour call centre.Source: Telecompaper
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Kar-Tel offers free LTE until year-end
Mobile operator Kar-Tel, working under the Beeline Kazakhstan brand, has introduced its ‘Free Unlimited LTE’ promotion, reports Profit.kz. Customers will be able to use LTE services from the operator free until the end of this year. The offer can be used by subscribers of the Premium tariff line and some other tariffs and packages. LTE services from the operator are available in Astana, Aksay, Borovoye, Zhezkazgan, Karaganda, Kostanay, Pavlodar, Satpayev, Semey, Uralsk and Ust-Kamenogorsk. A pilot area is also available in the city of Almaty.Source: Telecompaper
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Are telcos ready for the second industrial revolution?
Speaking at the Managed Services World Congress in London A1 Telekom’s Slobodan Keseljevic was asked to make his mind up and chose to provide insight into not only the role of digital within the telecommunications industry, but also the opportunities for growth.Source: Telecoms.com
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Megacom expands retail chain in Osh
Kyrgyzstan mobile operator Megacom has opened its new retail outlet in the city of Osh. The new shop is based downtown, and all the operator’s services are available there, including an opportunity to pay for services. The operator owns seven of its own branded shops in the city.Source: Telecompaper
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Globe Telecom hits 3 mln GoWiFi network users
Philippines operator Globe Telecom has announced that its GoWiFi open national WiFi network has reached nearly 3 million customers per month. GoWiFi was launched in 2015. GoWiFi customers can access internet speeds of up to 100Mbps, with YouTube Accelerator, and can use 30 minutes of internet traffic per day free of charge.Source: Telecompaper
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Du and Gemalto demonstrate e-SIM specifications
UAE operator Du has demonstrated the e-SIM for the first time in the Middle East, in collaboration with Gemalto, at a roundtable event held on 28 September. It will enable Du subscribers to activate the e-SIM on any device over the air. The e-SIM allows customers to flit between devices on the go.Source: Telecompaper
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Kingdom official country partner for Dubai Gitex Technology Week
Saudi Arabia has become the official country partner for the Gitex Technology Week, which begins in Dubai on Oct. 16. This follows an agreement signed between Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, deputy director for technical affairs at the National Information Center, and Ahmed Al-Khaja, senior vice president, Dubai World Trade Center, in Riyadh.“Saudi startups and entrepreneurs will drive Saudi Vision 2030 and Digital Economy competitiveness,” Al-Ghamdi said following the signing ceremony, adding that the Kingdom has been named GITEX Technology Week’s official country partner for the second consecutive year.
Source: Eye of Riyadh
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STME Wins ‘SMB Client Security Implementation of the Year’ Award
STME received its award for the comprehensive solution utilizing Symantec Endpoint protection for Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University’s (KSU) security issues. During the implementation process, STME had to comply with a policy document which recommended guidelines, industry standards, and the utilization of available best practices to cover approximately 21,000 Endpoints. “The KSU project required a lot of consultation, coordination, and evaluation of choices, finally deciding and implementing the Symantec solution as it best fit the requirements. We are proud of our achievements in that project, and honored with our award,’’ enthused Mr. Ayman Al Bayaa, CEO, STME.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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RADISSON BLU PORTMAN HOTEL, LONDON
4th October 2016 – 6th October 2016
Content Delivery World is the leading event looking at new technologies for video distribution over IP Networks.
Please visit:https://tmt.knect365.com/content-delivery-world/
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LTE Voice Summit
London
4th October 2016-6th October 2016
The 4th annual LTE Voice Summit 2016 addresses current challenges and issues from live deployments, and defines next steps for VoLTE services.The summit also concentrates on how operators can leverage VoLTE networks to protect critical voice revenues from attrition, and how partnering with OTT players would be beneficial. Along with additional services such as HD Voice + introducing Video!
Please visit:https://voice.lteconference.com/
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Broadband World Forum
ExCeL, London
18th October 2016 – 20th October 2016
The recognised annual meeting for industry leaders in broadband
Please visit:https://tmt.knect365.com/bbwf/
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SON
Kensington Close Hotel, London
18th October 2016 – 19th October 2016
SON 2016 is the only gathering of its kind, and year on year provides unique insights and networking opportunities for industry professionals getting to grips with SON. Benefit from 2 days of intensive content on SON, plus a pre-conference Summit focused on C-RAN. From presentations to interactive debates to interactive roundtables, and build contacts in the dedicated networking time (more than 12 hours in all) thanks to our drinks reception, Speed Networking, VIP dinner, 1-2-1 pre-arranged meetings, online networking tool, hosted lunch tables, and more.
Please visit:https://son-conference.com/
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36th GITEX Technology Week 16 -20 Oct 2016
GITEX is hosting the most global startup movement in DubaiThe GITEX STARTUP MOVEMENT aims to bring together the world’s most exciting Startups, Corporates, Governments, Investors and change-makers to enable the success of entrepreneurs and the impact on our lives.
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Internet of Things Security
BOSTON, USA
18th October 2016 – 19th October 2016
At a time when our secrets are only a passcode or swipe away, security is the #1 concern of every consumer in our modern connected world. As technology advances and dependence on our smart devices increases, are we putting ourselves at risk every time we tap our touch screen? The 2nd Annual IoT Security Summit is the first event dedicated to the key security and privacy issues surrounding IoT and will address the most crucial challenges that inevitably arise from managing the data associated with an ever increasing amount of connected devices and appliances.
Please visit:https://iotsecurityevent.com/
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TV Connect MENA
The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
31st October 2016 – 1st November 2016
Returning in 2015 for the eighth edition, TV Connect MENA is the premier networking event for senior level executives across the connected entertainment industry spanning the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.
Please visit:https://mena.tvconnectevent.com/
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Telecoms.com Awards
The Tower Hotel, London E1W 1LD
2nd November 2016 – 2nd November 2016
Now in their 4th year, the newly re-branded ‘Global Telecoms Awards’ produced by Telecoms.com, have quickly become established as a key event for the industry calendar.The awards recognise innovation and excellence in the global communications industry. They bring together the most successful and innovative companies with the most senior and influential executives for the ultimate celebration of the communications industry.
Please visit:https://awards.telecoms.com/
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Critical Communications Middle East
Dubai World Trade Centre
7th November 2016 – 8th November 2016
In its 4th year CCMENA moves to a new venue in the Dubai World Trade Centre to cater for the record attendance and record number of exhibitors from 2015. 2016 will draw over 1000 critical communications professionals from the region and over 50 of the leading solution providers.
Please visit:https://tmt.knect365.com/critical-communications-mena/
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OTTtv World Summit
Inmarsat – 99 City Road, London, UK
8th November 2016 – 10th November 2016
The OTTtv World Summit is the only global event that delves into the strategic and practical aspects of OTT video services.
Please visit:https://tmt.knect365.com/otttv-world-summit/
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5G World North America
Dallas, Texas
14th November 2016 – 16th November 2016
The Annual 5G North America summit is the industry’s meeting point to discuss the present and future of cellular networks in the region.
2015′s event saw keynote presentations from the likes of AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, FirstNet the FCC, and attracted the entire cellular ecosystem to build the next generations of LTE networks.
Please visit:https://americas.lteconference.com/
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ITU Telecom World Rewards 2016
Bangkok
14th November 2016 – 17th November 2016
ICT Telecom World Reward 2016 is Rewarding ICT innovations that are changing the world for the better.A unique international platform for influential figures from government and industry to connect with start-ups and digital entrepreneurs in the ICT sector, to exhibit and explore partnership solutions, investment opportunities, shared ideas and best practices.
Please visit:http://telecomworld.itu.int/2016-event/
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TV Connect Africa
Cape Town Convention Centre, South Africa
15th November 2016 – 17th November 2016
The most influential senior level discussion group focused on the monetisation of African video content in the new digital and pay-TV age.
Please visit:https://tmt.knect365.com/tv-connect-africa/
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AfricaCom
Cape Town Convention Centre, Cape Town
15th November 2016 – 17th November 2016
Over the past 19 years we’ve worked closely with our community to build the biggest and best tech event in Africa. Now it’s time to up the ante. We see an exciting opportunity to elevate AfricaCom to become a powerful vehicle for digital transformation, economic development and social empowerment. It’s an ambitious vision, so how do we get there?
Please visit:https://tmt.knect365.com/africacom/
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LTE Africa
Cape Town
15th November 2016 – 17th November 2016
The 4th annual LTE Africa gathers executives from across the globe for three days of exciting talks, live demos and interactive debates on how LTE is evolving in Africa.Co-located with the 19th annual AfricaCom conference, LTE Africa brings together the most senior speaker line-up to date to discuss topics including; LTE deployment, LTE monetization, service innovation, devices for LTE, network optimisation and more.
Please visit:https://africa.lteconference.com/
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Apps World
Excel, London
19th November 2016 – 20th November 2016
Apps World is the only event to focus on apps from conception, investment and startup through to design and development and marketing. With this focus it will bring together the whole Apps development chain, including startups, investors, developers and brands.
Please visit:https://world.apps-world.net/
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Carrier Network Virtualization
6-8 December 2016 Crowne Plaza, Palo Alto, California
6th December 2016 – 8th December 2016
Carrier Network Virtualization moves to Santa Clara for 2016! Due to the exciting growth plans for the show we’re moving to a larger venue and look forward to you joining us there! The event will once again bring together the virtualization community to discuss and evaluate the steps needed to further deployments of both SDN & NFV, featuring the Mobile Edge Computing Focus day and the Intel Network Builders workshop. Taking place in the heartland of virtualization solutions, the show will included dedicated sessions on Business Models and Evolution, Industry Openness and Collaboration, Management and Orchestration, Monetization and Quality Assurance.
Please visit:https://carriernetworkvirtualization.com/
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Smart Cities Summit
Boston
6th December 2016 – 7th December 2016
Municipalities all over the world are facing increasing pressures to grow, innovate and transform in order to become more sustainable, improve resilience, meet citizens’ demand and expectations, as well as to attract investment and new businesses! With increasing urbanization putting added pressure on governments to innovate, the concept of the Smart City is a hugely attractive principle for city officials, citizens and the private sector.
Please visit:https://smartcitiesevent.com/
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3G/4G DEVICE SECTION
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[column] Name Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA
4G Network LTE
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPU 1.6 GHZ Octa-Core Cortex-A53
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[column] Name Huawei Nova
GENERAL
2G Network 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA
4G Network LTE
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625
CPU 2.0 GHz Octa-Core Cortex-A53
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[column] Name QMobile Noir X950
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 /2100
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset Mediatek MT6752M
CPU 1.5 GHz Octa-Core Cortex-A7
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[column] Name Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Network LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800), 40(2300)
DATA GPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615
CPU 1.5 GHz Quad-Core Cortex-A53, 1.1 GHz Quad-Core Cortex-A53
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China-based Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, today (August 31) received a commercial licence to invest in Saudi Arabia and establish a centre of innovation. The licence was issued even as Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Crown Prince and chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, is on a visit to China.Source: Tradearabia
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Ericsson claims delivery of world’s first 5G New Radio kit
The race to 5G is hitting up with the launch by Swedish networking giant Ericsson of what it claims is the first hardware to enable 5G New Radio (NR) networks. NR refers to the new air interface that will come with 5G, although 5G will also apparently encompass an evolution of LTE – very long term evolution if you like. The new air interface will be characterized by the use of massive MIMO and multi-user MIMO alongside beam forming, which uses multiple focused radio beams rather than the scattergun broadcast model currently used by transmitters.Source: Telecoms.com
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Nokia Technologies president clears off
President of Nokia Technologies Ramzi Haidamus has unexpectedly stepped down, with almost immediate effect. Citing a desire to “pursue new opportunities”, Nokia says Haidamus, a member of the company’s Group Leadership Team, will be stepping down from his responsibilities on the board and as president of Nokia Technologies – the Finnish vendor’s R&D and technology licensing business. Little additional information was given over the circumstances of Haidamus’s departure, but a suspiciously short notice period will be served before he departs the company.Source: Telecoms.com
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Ericsson first to deliver 5G NR radio
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) is commercializing the world’s first 5G NR radio for massive MIMO, with the first deployments coming in 2017. Together with the Ericsson 5G Plug-Ins announced in June and Ericsson’s already commercially available Radio System Baseband 5216, which currently powers Ericsson’s award-winning Radio Test Bed, Ericsson is first to deliver all components of a 5G access network.Source: Ericsson.com
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Samsung has announced the launch of Tizen App Challenge
Samsung has announced the launch of Tizen App Challenge for Unity developers prior to the official reveal of the Samsung Z2, a new smartphone running on the Tizen operating system. Developers who have launched unity based games with over 10,000 installs are eligible for participating in this competition.Source: Techjuice
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Cherry Mobile launches Cherry Mobile Zoom smartphone
Philippine mobile handset maker Cherry Mobile has introduced the Cherry Mobile Zoom smartphone. The device features a 4000mAh battery, Quick Charge feature, and 3GB RAM. The 4G LTE-enabled device also includes a 5-inch display and 16GB of internal storage. It is also equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The dual micro-SIM smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop OSSource: Telecompaper
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Acer Announces World’s First Curved Screen Gaming Notebook
Acer today has unveiled its new Predator 21 X gaming laptop with the world’s first curved screen in a notebook, a series of monitors with the latest eye-tracking technology and GPU updates to the Predator 15/17 series. This announcement at IFA 2016 reinforces Acer’s dedication to premium gaming with a focus on expanding the number of high-performance Predator devices available to discerning enthusiasts around the world.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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Wassa to showcase latest technologies at Gitex
Paris-based Wassa, a leading web and mobile company, will present its latest solutions and technological developments at the Gitex Technology Week in October, in Dubai, UAE, The event will take place from October 16 to 20, at Dubai World Trade Centre.Source: Tradearabia
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Connected home entertainment techv
Qualcomm QCA9379 chip is designed to be an affordable home entertainment solution for manufacturers and consumers. Because the technology integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a power amplifier, and a low-noise amplifier under the same hood, it is designed to allow manufacturers to optimize for cost, and for consumers to save money on their next smart TV.Source: qualcomm.com
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Apple iPhone 6s tops smartphone Q2 shipments with 4% share
Apple’s iPhone 6s was the world’s top-selling smartphone model in the second quarter, with as estimated 14.2 million units sold, according to Strategy Analytics. That’s equal to 4.2 percent of smartphones shipped worldwide in the quarter. The iPhone 6 came second, with shipments of 8.5 million, and Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge was in third place, with 8.3 million units and a 2.4 percent market share.Source: Telecompaper
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Over 70% of Germans use Android smartphones
Android is the by far most used operating system for smartphones in Germany with almost two thirds of private smartphone owners (72%) compared to 14 percent using Apple’s iOS, according to a recent Bitkom survey. Microsoft’s Windows Phone lags far behind at 5 percent, ahead of Blackbery at 1 percent. Just under ten percent (8%) of the respondents could not name their operating system.Source: Telecompaper
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Google’s modular smartphone, Project Ara, is officially dead
Over the past few years, Google has been working on a modular smartphone concept that would allow users to swap certain components and customize the device. Potential add-ons ran the gamut from improved cameras to larger batteries. Initially, Google implied that core blocks like the CPU, display, and sensors might be swappable. But the company changed the design spec earlier this year to a much more limited platform in which the CPU, GPU, sensors, battery, and display were all locked down — leaving little reason to buy an Ara at all. Google seems to have read the writing on the wall and killed the project altogether.Source: Extremetech.com
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ZTE gains excellent performance in key network technologies in China’s 5G test
7 September 2016, Shenzhen, China – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, today announced the completion of key network technology tests in the first phase of China’s national 5G test with the “fastest speed, highest pass rate, ” becoming the first vendor to pass all four tests at the same time. In addition to the outstanding performance in the phase-1 key wireless technology tests, ZTE was praised once again by the organiser for its comprehensive network functions and performance, highlighting ZTE’s extensive technological accumulation and strong research and development (R&D) capabilities in the 5G field.Source: ZTE.com
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Google switches new undersea cable online in Asia
Back in June, the six-member FASTER Consortium began beaming light through the FASTER cable, the world’s fastest fiber optic undersea cable to date, which connects the United States and Japan. We wanted to spread this lightning fast connectivity a little bit farther, though. So, to extend the benefits of this Trans-Pacific link to the rest of Asia, we invested in a cable that links FASTER in Japan on to Taiwan, where our largest data center in Asia provides millions of people across Asia with quick access to our tools and services, at speeds of up to 26 terabits per second.Source: asia.googleblog.com
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Snapdragon 820 powered LG V20
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, the LG V20, the latest in its V series of smartphones, intends to buck that trend. It’s engineered to harness the strength and finesse of its revolutionary processor to deliver immersive multimedia and gaming, ingenious productivity settings, and the intelligent power efficiency to make it all possible.Source: qualcomm.com
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Optimizing commercial LTE networks for drone communication
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones and drone technology are serving as a launch pad for new services. For instance, they give farmers the opportunity to more cost effectively survey their fields and track livestock; they allow real estate agents to show clients entire neighborhoods and the proximity of important stores and services; they enable first responders to manage emergencies and disasters more efficiently, they provide wireless broadband services in remote regions or areas hit by natural disasters… the list goes on.Source: qualcomm.com
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Apple launches a whole lot of not much, again
The speculation is finally over and once more the big annual iPhone event fell hopelessly short of the hype, as usual. To be fair to Apple it would have to discover alchemy or turn water to wine for the evangelical fervour that infests its product launches to be justified. But then again the company is utterly complicit in whipping up that froth so it can hardly complain when even its army of compliant fanboys feel robbed of their happy ending.Source: Telecoms.com
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Avaya to redefine customer experience at Gitex
Avaya will showcase its latest innovations designed to enable companies to meet customer and employee expectations with true multi-touch communication capabilities, at the Gitex Technology Week 2016, in Dubai.Source: Tradearabia
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LG Takes The Multimedia Mobile Experience to The Next Level With V20
LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled the V20, the latest in its V series of smartphones, delivering the highest multimedia capabilities available in a mobile device. The V20 boasts new features including Steady Record 2.0, Hi-Fi Quad DAC, HD Audio Recorder and front and rear wide-angle lens cameras to deliver best-in-class performance. It is also the world’s first smartphone to come preloaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS and the new Google In Apps phone search function.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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Ericsson powers APT’s 4G expansion in Taiwan
Asia-Pacific Telecom (APT) has selected Ericsson to provide equipment and services to develop its nationwide 4G LTE network in Taiwan. The agreement includes LTE RAN, Evolved Packet Core equipment and services such as network rollout, network design and optimization, integration and training. APT was founded in 2000 and belongs to Foxconn Technology Group. APT reports it currently has 1.7 million mobile subscribers. Of these, nearly 70 percent are 4G users.Source: Telecompaper
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Samsung postpones Galaxy Note 7 launch in Myanmar
Amid Samsung’s global recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, Samsung’s distributor in Myanmar has announced that customers who have pre-ordered the device locally would receive a safety-tested working model in October, Myanmar Times reports. At the beginning of September, Samsung announced a recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after finding problems with the device’s battery. According to U Zarni Win Htet, head of IT and mobile at Samsung Myanmar, the smartphone was not due to launch locally until 11 September, but this would be delayed to October, due to the recall.Source: Telecompaper
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Nokia expands Flexi Zone small cell portfolio
Nokia is extending its Flexi Zone portfolio of small cell radios with new features designed to boost performance and simplify deployment. Nokia is introducing five Flexi Zone Controller-enabled distributed Self Organizing Network (SON) innovations in combination with the Nokia centralised SON Eden-Net platform.Source: Telecompaper
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Huawei says it may become No1 in Poland within four years
Poland may be the first European country in which Huawei becomes leader in the smartphone market within four years. The manufacturer strives to become No 2 within two years and No 1 within five years globally.Source: Telecompaper
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Astellia and Nokia sign OSSii agreement
Astellia, a provider of network and subscriber systems for mobile operators and network vendors, announced that it has signed a license agreement with Nokia to ensure compatibility of its solutions with Nokia’s infrastructure equipment, under the Operations Support System Interoperability Initiative (OSSii).Source: Telecompaper
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Intel and Amazon aim to learn from mobile mistakes with Thalmic investment
The smartwatch market may have already peaked but there is hope in the form of Thalmic gesture control, and some tech giants are smart enough to see it. As we argued recently there is little reason to buy a smartwatch, or indeed any wearable, unless you’re the kind of ostentatious exercise freak that needs to track every step, mile and calorie and share those Herculean efforts with the rest of the world.Source: Telecoms
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Huawei’s Not-So-Smart City strategy
Huawei unveiled its Smart City strategy at a recent event in China, but several major omissions revealed it needs to get a lot smarter yet. The concept of the smart city is one of the main driving forces behind the development and implementation of the Internet of Things, as central and local governments seek new means to cut costs. Research firm Markets and Markets estimate the smart city segment to be worth $757.74 billion by 2020 with energy consumption, transportation and healthcare notable areas of excitement.Source: Telecoms
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Google finally launches its Allo messaging app
Google promised it would release both Allo and Duo, its new chat and video calling apps, this summer. Duo landed more than a month ago, but Allo is just barely squeaking under the wire before it’s technically autumn.Source: pcworld.com
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Nokia 216 Dual SIM, This Feature Phone Can Take Selfies and Share Online
Press ReleaseMicrosoft today announced the launch of Nokia 216 Dual SIM, a new feature phone that will keep users entertained with apps and games, and are great for capturing and sharing selfies and photos. Nokia 216 Dual SIM will be available in Pakistan from second week of November this year at an affordable price of approximately Rs. 4100/- Nokia 216 Dual SIM will be available in black, grey, and blue colors.
Source: techprolonged.com
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Microsoft introduces feature phone Nokia 216 Dual SIM for PKR 4,100
Microsoft today introduced the Nokia 216 Dual SIM, a new feature phone that keeps you entertained with apps and games, and are great for capturing and sharing selfies and photos day or night. Nokia 216 Dual SIM will become available in Pakistan from 2nd week of November 2016 and will cost approximately 4100/- PKRSource: Techjuice
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YouTube allows monetization in Pakistan
YouTube, popular platform for sharing and uploading videos by Google, has opened its monetization gateway for Pakistan. With this recent update, YouTube users will be able to monetize their original content.Source:Techjuice
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Acer unveils thinnest notebook, other products
Acer, a leading hardware, software and services company, today unveiled the latest range of its products at a press conference at Dubai’s Westin Mina Siyahi.Source: Tradearabia
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Nokia unveils new network optimisation and planning service
Nokia has announced the launch of NPO Transformation, a new network planning and optimisation (NPO) service designed to help operators transition from multiple legacy radio technologies to 4.5G and 4.5G Pro and 5G. The service includes an operational assessment which uses value stream mapping and a task model to provide operators with a clear view of their current performance, measuring variables such as productivity, capital expenditure and the level of customer satisfaction, said Nokia.Source: Telecompaper
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EE offers Apple TV to customers
EE has made Apple TV available to its customers in the UK from 21 September. This follows an earlier announcement that it is offering six months of Apple Music for free for new and upgrading EE pay monthly customers. Apple TV will be available on EE’s Add to Plan scheme to new and upgrading EE customers who sign up for 24-month iPhone plans from EE stores and EE telesales. Apple TV will cost GBP 12 per month on an 11-month plan, or GBP 134.99 for a one off cost.Source: Telecompaper
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Yahoo says 500m accounts hacked in 2014
Yahoo Inc said on Thursday that information for at least 500 million user accounts was stolen from its network in 2014 by what it believed was a state-sponsored actor, a theft that appeared to the biggest cyber breach ever.Source:Tradearabia
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Sony Mobile Xperia™ XZ, with new Triple Image Sensing technology, now in UAE
Sony Mobile has announced the launch of Xperia XZ, its new flagship smartphone in the UAE market. Xperia XZ features Sony’s innovative new Triple Image Sensing technology that helps capture blur-free photos even with subjects in motion, in beautiful true to life colour. It allows smoother videos, even when walking or capturing extreme close-ups with its 5-Axis video stabilization with SteadyShot™. Other key features of Xperia XZ include a 23MP rear camera, 13MP front selfie camera, a 5.2” display, 64GB built-in storage and up to 2 times Battery lifespan.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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Teradata Punches the Value Accelerator
Teradata a leading analytics solutions company, today announced four powerful accelerators that speed up the transformation of Internet of Things (IoT) data to actionable insight. Teradata “Analytics of Things Accelerators” (AoTAs) are derived from field engagements at the world’s largest, most innovative IoT companies in manufacturing, transportation, mining, energy and utilities. The accelerators are comprised of technology-agnostic intellectual property (IP) and professional services, applied approaches proven to reduce implementation cost and risk, accelerate time to value, and drive business returns far greater than the initial investments.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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LAVA To Participate At GITEX Shopper 2016
LAVA International, the leading Asian mobile phone manufacturer; today announced they will participate at GITEX shopper taking place from 1st to the 8th October, 2016 at Dubai World Trade Centre. With over half a million units sold over in the first half of 2016, mobile phone manufacturer sees further demand for its feature-rich phones in Middle East. According to statistics; LAVA ranks TOP 5 locally among the handset brands and is seen as a fast selling phone among local retailers.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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SanDisk® mobile storage
As students prepare to go back to school, SanDisk, a Western Digital brand, provides the perfect companion to help students with both work and play this autumn. SanDisk’s Mobile Storage Solutions (MSS), designed specifically for smart phones, will mean that they’ll never run out of space again helping to save, back-up and free-up space with ease and at a student-friendly price.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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Computer, electronic devices manufacturing grows in GCC
The GCC computer and electronic products manufacturing industry has achieved significant growth in the past few years, with the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) posting 4.8 per cent since 2011, a report said. The private sector’s contribution was significant in meeting the growing demands on these products, the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) report said.Source: Tradearabia
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Yahoo faces growing scrutiny over data theft
Yahoo on Friday faced pointed questions about exactly when it knew about a cyber attack that exposed the email credentials of 500 million users, a critical issue for the company as it seeks to prevent the breach from affecting a pending takeover by Verizon Inc.Source: Tradearabia
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Mr. Mike Bailey call on MOS MoiT
Minister of State for IT & Telecom Mrs. Anusha Rehman stated that “e-content developers should focus upon the development of verified e-content to educate and facilitate mobile users particularly in the domain of digital health system. She stated this while talking to Mr. Mike Bailey a country representative of USAID sponsored mPowering the digital health providers who called on the Minister in her office today. Federal Secretary IT Mr. Rizwan Bashir Khan, Additional Secretary IT, Members Telecom & IT were also present in the meeting.Source: telcoalert.com
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Facebook apologizes to advertisers for counting error
Facebook is apologizing to advertisers for what it calls an error that overstated the average length of time users watched videos on the site. The measurement didn’t affect how much Facebook charges to run video spots, but analysts say ad agencies may have used the Facebook estimates as a key metric when they plan campaigns and decide how much advertising to place on Facebook or competing sites.Source: thenation
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Snapchat to launch ‘Spectacles’ smart glasses that capture video
Owners of Snapchat, formally renamed Snap Inc, have confirmed the release of their new physical gear “Spectacles” on their website. In separate statements released today, team Snap gave their fans the first look at the highly anticipated smart sunglasses with an integrated video camera and CEO Evan Spiegel announced the renaming of the company for the benefit of “the Wall Street crowd”. According to Cnet the tech community had picked up on the rumors about Spectacles launch after a leaked ad obtained by Business insider on Sep 23.Source: thenation.pk
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Samsung and MTS become friends with benefits
In the build up to the next major wireless standard the levels of flirtation between various telecoms stakeholders have already reached promiscuous proportions. While Samsung and MTS have only announced a relatively preliminary level of engagement, the MoU does encompass 5G, IoT and everything in between.Source: Telecoms.com
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Mobile phone market to stagnate for five years
Although the smartphone segment is expected to grow its proportion of sales over the period, the total number of mobile phone shipments will remain consistent at two billion. The doom and gloom forecast has been a favourite topic of analysts for some time now, so this prediction shouldn’t come as a shock and not many tears are likely to be shed in the broader industry if the multi-billion dollar profit margins of the likes of Apple are eroded slightly.Source: Telecoms.com
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Snapchat takes digital narcissism to a new level
Snapchat has announced the rebrand of the company to Snap as well as a new product launch Spectacles that promise to facilitate social media exhibitionism like never before. The rebrand is relatively simple. The company was built around the Snapchat app which was its only product at the time, what else would you name it? Now the team have stories, memories, sponsored channels, filters and now spectacles. The move is an attempt to show Snap is more than Snapchat – makes sense.Source: telecoms.com
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Study shows educators in MENA struggle to implement technology in the classroom
97% of educators in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) feel that technology plays a big role in transforming education systems. This is according to a recent survey conducted by Microsoft, which polled educators from primary, through to secondary and tertiary institutions, as well as academic governing bodies across the region. However, only 32% of respondents are implementing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and digital literacy as part of their curriculumSource: Eye of Riyadh
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Google celebrates 18th birthday with a Doodle – amid some confusion over the correct date
Google is now officially an adult. The internet giant is celebrating its 18th birthday on Tuesday with an animated Doodle shown to web browsers around the world.The company, founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, traditionally marks its birthday on the Google homepage on September 27.Source: telegraph.co.uk
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Ericsson Nikola Tesla, Ucom launch LTE in Armenia
After contracting LTE delivery in March, Croatian telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson Nikola Tesla and Armenian operator Ucom have now deployed an advanced LTE network in the capital city of Yerevan. The launch of the network, based on Ericsson’s multi-standard radio equipment and Antenna Integrated Radio (AIR) system, will meet Armenia’s rapid-growing data traffic and ensure a higher quality, higher speeds and advanced applications to Armenian citizens.Source: Telecompaper
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Samsung attempts to snatch victory from jaws of melting Note7 defeat
You’ve got to give Samsung top marks for sheer gall. Less than a month after the Note7 debacle the company is claiming a win from the fact that most people accepted a replacement device. In other words Samsung is attempting to steer the story from a catastrophic component failure to a statement of customer devotion and loyalty. Apparently 90% Galaxy Note7 users have accepted a replacement one with a less volatile battery. On the flip side, Samsung has lost 10% of its Note7 customer base, which amounts to hundreds of thousands of punters.Source: Telecoms.com
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Google has a crack at defining digital transformation
Digital transformation is a buzzword that entrenched itself in the tech and business worlds, but who actually knows what it means? Google’s Yuval Dvir had a go at pinning down a definition.Source: Telecoms.com
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Microsoft unveils new offerings to drive digital transformation
Microsoft has announced new products and services spanning security, productivity, intelligence and the cloud that will make it easier for IT professionals to drive digital transformation throughout their organizations.Source: Tradearabia
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Zain selected partner for Microsoft Azure program
Zain Group, a leading mobile telecom provider in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has announced that its fully owned global services subsidiary, Mada Communications, has been granted Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Program status.Source: Tradearabia
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MobiCon conference to be held in November
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A mobile conference MobiCon will be held in Uzbekistan in November 2016, which will be dedicated mobile marketing. The event will be held at International Hotel Tashkent on 2 November 2016.Source: Uzdaily
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Ericsson bets on the multiplay experience
The somewhat unglamorously named Ericsson Expert Analytics Release 16.1 is the latest iteration of its CEM (customer experience management) platform, featuring all the customary buzzwords and clichés including leading, award-winning, end-to-end, holistic and even the promise of a 360-degree view. So far so standard, but the difference this time is a focus on managing the customer experience across the whole multiplay spectrum – i.e. mobile, fixed, broadband, TV and content.Source: Telecoms.com
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Microsoft calls on Middle East and Africa enterprises to embrace digital transformation
Digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) are predicted to add US$14 trillion to the world’s 20 largest economies by 2030. That’s one fifth of the current world GDP. However, many enterprises in the Middle East and Africa are held back from fully realising digital transformation because of a lack of a clear digital strategy, robust IT policy, inability to change with the rapid pace, and a shortage of the business as well as technology skills.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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Samsung Partners with Emerging German Artists to Produce ‘The Origin of Quantum Dot’ Exhibition at IFA 2016
Samsung Electronics, the global TV industry leader, elevated its presence at IFA 2016 with a special exhibition designed by a team of rising German artists. The installation, entitled The Origin of Quantum Dot, showcased the beauty of Samsung’s SUHD TVs with Quantum dot display, while incorporating video, lighting and musical elements.The Origin of Quantum Dot is a stained glass-inspired art installation designed by Andreas Nicolas Fischer, Schnellebuntebilder, Christopher M. Bauder and Kling klang klong. The artists came together from different creative backgrounds – including sound, media art and sculpture – to build the unique work of art. The piece contains 45 SUHD TVs and 9,000 shards of stained glass.Source: Eye of Riyadh
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Huawei to showcase smart city tech at Gitex
Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, will showcase its ‘new ICT’ solutions that are helping to shape the future in a connected world at the upcoming Gitex Technology Week, a major ICT expo in Dubai, UAE.Source: Tradearabia
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BlackBerry to exit manufacturing business, will outsource to partners
BlackBerry said it will exit the smartphone manufacturing business after the company posted a net quarterly loss of $372 million. The onetime king of phones for the mobile enterprise said it will hone its focus on software development and licensing but will no longer build handsets in-house.Source: fiercewirless.com
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Google announces exciting new plans for Pakistani Youtube users
Especially for cellphone Youtube users, this feature has been particularly popular in emerging countries where many face connectivity issues. Through this, a user can go to YouTube app (on Android as well as iOS), and save a video for later viewing. The video will be with them for 48 hours after downloading it. “We are delighted to launch this new offline experience on YouTube with some of the top Pakistani players in entertainment. By making these popular videos available for temporary offline viewing, our partners will help fans connect more easily with their favorite content, while also helping bring more viewers to their videos,” said Tania Aidrus, Head of Business Development, Next Billion Users team at Google Asia Pacific.Source: Samaa
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IBM, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon form enormous AI partnership
On Wednesday, the world learned of a new industry association called the Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, and it includes some of the biggest tech companies in the world. IBM, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon have all signed on as marquis members, though the group hopes to expand even further over time. The goal is to create a body that can provide a platform for discussions among stakeholders and work out best practices for the artificial intelligence industry. Not directly mentioned, but easily seen on the horizon, is its place as the primary force lobbying for smarter legislation on AI and related future-tech issues.Source: extremetech
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GSMA calls for renewed talks on 4G licences in Egypt
The GSMA has called for a renewed dialogue between the Egyptian authorities and the country’s mobile industry after the offering of 4G licences failed to attract any bids from Egypt’s three mobile operators.Source: Telecompaper
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