Vodafone Group took steps towards increasing diversity and inclusion in the technology sector by introducing an “industry-wide initiative” focused on addressing inequalities and unveiling a strategy to boost women’s access to jobs in the field.

Reports and Coverage
Living on the edge: Edge computing explained
The success of the internet of things (IoT) and rich cloud services have helped create the need for a new approach to network architecture, in which data processing occurs at the network edge rather than completely in the cloud. Edge computing could address concerns such as latency, bandwidth costs, security and privacy.
Tunisie Telecom CEO appointed minister of ICT
Former CEO of Tunisie Telecom Mohamed Fadhel Kraiem was appointed minister of communication technologies and digital economy in Tunisia. As a result of this appointment, Khalil Laâbidi was chosen by the board of directors temporarily to lead the operator.
How 5G security goes above and beyond legacy measures
By Charles Yang, president, Huawei Middle East
The advantages of 5G networks are quite obvious by now. 5G not only provides faster connectivity speeds to the end consumer, lower latency and a greater number of possible connections, but also empowers all industries and enables economic growth. Connected societies clearly stand to benefit significantly from the rollout of 5G. It is also why network security is brought more under the spotlight and becomes such a priority in the 5G era.
Reaching out to Gen Z: The time is right to become a digital lifestyle provider
The Digital Natives of today demand that telcos provide the same differentiated and innovative customer experiences that they are used to getting from the Netflixes, Ubers and Amazon Primes of the world. Spurred on by this, telcos are moving towards innovation-led disruptive technologies, insights and processes to enhance customer experiences and operations.
5G spectrum allocation in the GCC
5G, the next generation network which has catapulted us into Industry 4.0, boasts a considerable improvement in mobile broadband performance, ultra-low latency and high throughput.
5G strategies are accelerating in the global rush to revenue
A new report reveals 5G timetables are accelerating as strategies shift in search of true market differentiation and a quicker path to revenue growth. Takeaways from hundreds of 5G engagements reveal where investment is strongest, the trends that are driving rollouts, and a view of the road ahead for operators, network equipment manufacturers and device makers
COVID-19: Consequences and opportunities for the ICT sector
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has hit a great number of countries and turned out to be even worse than the critical economic, strategic and political clashes happening around the world. The coronavirus outbreak has and still is impacting all industries, including the information and communication technologies sector. Tech giants have halted operations, cancelled their participation in important events and conferences and announced financial objectives below expectations.
NetSol CONNECT, Infinet Wireless deploy high-bandwidth, reliable networks across Pakistan
A subsidiary of NetSol technologies — the first and the only Pakistan-origin listed company on the NASDAQ — NetSol CONNECT is a network consulting and integration firm that specializes in the design, management and security of business-critical networks with its core focus in providing IP backbone services.
OECD grows to 9 countries with over 50% fibre broadband
Nine OECD countries – up from six a year ago – now have high-speed fibre making up 50% or more of their fixed Internet connections, according to an update to the OECD’s broadband portal.