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.
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.
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.
By Dr. Claudio Mazzali, senior vice president & CTO – Corning Optical Communications
In times when headlines are making the most of technology buzzwords, it is essential to filter some of the noise and to focus on key drivers behind the ongoing transformation in our industry. Without a doubt, 5G has a primary position within the rank of current buzzwords, but its importance and impact go beyond wireless services and expand to the entire telecom/datacom infrastructure. In other words, 5G is the catalyst accelerating evolution and connecting different spaces in our industry.
Canada’s decision on whether to allow Huawei Technologies Co. access to its next-generation wireless network won’t be a political one. That’s what PM Justin Trudeau said at a year-end news conference in Ottawa.
Technology has evolved at such a rapid pace over the last 10 years that it has caused severe disruption across almost every major industry globally. The general consensus is that enterprises need to embrace new technologies in order to remain competitive and relevant. Businesses that don’t adapt or evolve will simply not survive.
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.
How is technology affecting our daily life? This topic was debated by Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review and CEO of Trace Media and Hatem Dowidar, CEO, Etisalat at the 11th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit which was held on December 10-11, 2018 at The Meydan Hotel, Dubai, UAE.
By Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver on December 19, 2018
Meng Wanzhou has kept a diary for years. Below is what she wrote on December 19, 2018:
Year 2019 has been linked with the rollout of fifth generation technology (5G). Industry experts have embarked on their 5G journey and are aspiring to see their efforts bear fruit in 2019. However, other trends are expected to impact the telecommunications industry. Technological advances have created what is dubbed the ‘digital era’ and are paving the way for significant IT and network architecture changes in 2019.
