Cloud computing has been a trending topic for a good number of years. But recently, many are under the impression that edge computing will eventually replace traditional cloud architectures. This is almost certainly not the case. There are use cases, such as the internet of things, where edge computing architectures provide advantages over fully-centralized cloud designs, especially when talking from a networking and data storage standpoint.

Read more: Is cloud getting edged out of IoT applications?

Lebanon has seen in the past couple of years its telecommunications sector take a giant leap forward which was translated on the ground with technological and ICT achievements. The Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications has committed to transforming the sector through the improvement of telecoms infrastructure and investment in ICT, and was able to honor a great part of its commitments.

Read more: Two years of achievements put Lebanon back on track

By Femi Oshiga, vice president of Service Providers, Middle East and Africa, CommScope

In 2019, we enter a cautious, early adoption phase of this next generation of wireless technology. A small number of users will get a first taste of 5G in specific geographic locations, using specific applications, none of which are ubiquitous or cost-optimized.

Read more: Major trends driving 5G innovation in the Middle East: The 5G future begins now

Integrated Telecom Company (ITC) has achieved for the third quarter in a row the first rank in the CITC fixed internet services providers in KSA for Q3, 2018 for the least complaints recorded. The number of complaints in Q3 was 62 for every 100,000 customer.

Read more: ITC records the least number of complaints for the 3rd quarter in a row

By Ahmad Sayed, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa at Nexign

Happy New Year! I trust the holiday season was a time of celebration and delight for all of you. In an expat-heavy region, you undoubtedly observed another tradition—that of phoning home. That simple observance probably had a range of outcomes. Some of you may have been connected straightaway; others may have experienced lags; others may have given up and tried the next day.

Read more: Effective Congestion Management―the key to a prosperous 2019 for MEA telecom operators

UAE consumers are increasingly relying on technology and have a growing desire to be connected, with 67 percent stating that they see value in harnessing the power of technology. This is according to the findings of the UAE edition of a new study by KPMG International, titled Me, my life, my wallet. The report analyses factors driving consumer behavior and choices in the UAE — and how these could change as the customer of tomorrow emerges.

Read more: Report finds that UAE consumers are amongst the most connected technologically

By Femi Oshiga, vice president of Service Providers for MEA, CommScope

As technology continues to be part of our everyday lives, online shopping is becoming the norm. White Friday, popularly known in the U.S. as Black Friday, draws thousands of people to shop both online and in-stores. 

Read more: Online shopping is not a fad

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