In an interconnected world, where digital infrastructure underpins everything from global commerce to personal communication, keeping subsea cables stable has become a mission-critical task. These cables, which span vast oceanic distances, are the primary means of transmitting data across continents.
For over a century, information and communication technology (ICT) has been an important driver of economic and social development, facilitating and enabling progress in countries all around the world.
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 officially opened on March 3rd at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, marking the start of the world’s largest connectivity event.
The age of uncertainty in quantum computing has drawn to a close, marking the onset of intense competition. With quantum computing nearing its 'ChatGPT' moment, experts predict significant advancements by 2025.
Network automation and self-healing networks, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), are transforming the telecommunications landscape. The new imperative nowadays is for telcos to become cloud and AI-first organizations, with the ambition to AI-power everything, everywhere, requiring them to carefully select where to start and how to prioritize.
The cloud artificial intelligence (AI) market is poised for remarkable growth and is projected to rise to USD 847.8 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.34%, according to SNS Insider. This surge is largely attributed to the growing adoption of AI-powered cloud solutions across various industries, driven by the promise of enhanced efficiency, real-time analytics, and automation capabilities.
By Chip Strange, Chief Strategy Officer at Ookla
Vodafone Oman has set a new benchmark in the Sultanate’s telecommunications sector by completing the fastest 5G network rollout in Oman’s history. With over 2,572 5G sites deployed, the digital operator has achieved over 98% population coverage, a milestone reached two years ahead of its original license obligation. This extensive rollout underscores Vodafone’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries and accelerating Oman’s digital transformation.
Now part of Amphenol, ANDREW will make its first big appearance, revealing its new identity, at MWC-25.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has developed the Digital Skills Framework, as the first executive initiative of the Digital Skills Working Group.
