The annual World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), themed 'Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development,' serves as a rallying point for visionaries, innovators, and policymakers worldwide. It beckons them to converge and align their efforts in leveraging digital technology for the collective advancement of humanity.
Telecom Review Group was invited to attend the SAMENA Leader’s Summit 2024, which explored the theme “Evolving Toward Integration, Intelligence, and Sustainability in Infrastructure.” This summit serves as a platform for dialogue among stakeholders from various industries, including prominent technology companies, emerging leaders in the digital ecosystem, policymakers, and decision-makers in the digital economy.
Cisco has recently appointed Zayan Sadek, as the new Middle East & Africa Service Provider Managing Director, leading Cisco’s strategy and commercial operations with service providers across the region.
The commercial internet era kicked off in 1995, marking the start of the dot-com boom. Moreover, the advent of wave division multiplexing (WDM) and the rollout of fiber optic cables in the mid-1990s greatly expanded the capacity of the internet, which had a ground-breaking impact on culture, commerce, and technology. As a result, the world witnessed the rise of near-instant communication via e-mail, instant messaging, voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone calls, video chat, and the World Wide Web, giving way to communication platforms such as blogs, social networking services, and online shopping, etc.
On the sidelines of the Digital Readiness Retreat 2024, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) launched the UAE Design System 2.0 (DLS 2.0) for Federal Government websites, with the support of the Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation.
Ericsson has announced that Fadi Pharaon, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa, has decided to leave Ericsson to pursue other opportunities. Pharaon has held his current position since 2019 but has been with Ericsson for 26 years during which time he has held several management positions within the company. Pharaon will leave Ericsson at the end of August and a successor will be announced in due course.
Following the success of last year’s virtual panel, we will once again explore the successful digital journey of the Sultanate of Oman. This incredible journey is a testament to the tireless efforts of Oman's telecom operators, vendors, government, and all industry stakeholders.
Continuing to reign supreme in the digital realm, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, such as telecommunications. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), a staggering 90% of new enterprise applications will embed artificial intelligence by 2025, indicating a substantial shift in leveraging its capabilities. In addition, a considerable number of organizations are turning to AI to improve their operations and services.
Consider the convenience of accessing government information or assistance around the clock. This possibility occurs through the utilization of AI tools such as Generative AI service desks, ChatGPT-like AI chatbots, and virtual assistants.
The demand for faster, more reliable broadband connectivity is greater than before, and fiber-to-the-room (FTTR) represents a quantum leap forward in broadband technology, offering unparalleled advantages over traditional in-home networks.
