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Reports and Coverage
The Rise of 50G-PON: Delivering Enhanced Fiber Performance
Over the last two decades, passive optical network (PON) technology has evolved exponentially to support the fast-growing demand from emerging services like ultra-HD video, immersive experiences, 5G wireless transport and cloud, among others.
Iraqi Minister of Communications Meets With GBI on Country’s Strategic Location
In an effort to invest in Iraq's strategic location, the Minister of Communications, Dr. Hiyam Al-Yasri, held a meeting at her office at the Ministry with the submarine cable company, Gulf Bridge International (GBI).
SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2023: ‘Sustainable Connectivity and Emerging Ecosystems in the Digital Economy’
SAMENA Telecommunications Council announces that the annual congregation of global and regional leaders, the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit, bringing market and government-sector representation from multiple continents, will be held in Dubai on May 15th.
Google, Alphabet CEO Receives Backlash With Compensation of Over $200 Million Amid Layoffs
SEC filings showed that CEO Sundar Pichai was paid a total of $226 million in 2022, mostly through a $218 million stock award, which he receives every three years.
COVERAGE: How Modernized DDI Underpins the Future of Telco Cloud
Bringing together CSP experts and leaders to discuss their DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions, collectively known as DDI, Telecom Review successfully hosted the virtual panel, “How Modernized DDI Underpins the Future of Telco Cloud,” in collaboration with Infoblox.
Global Smartphone Shipments Continue to Slump
Shipments totaled 268.5 million units in Q1 2023, which, when compared to the previous year, marks a decrease of 12.7%. Two of the largest OEMs, Samsung and Xiaomi, reported 18.3% and 22.0% falls in shipments year-on-year, respectively. Realme has taken one of the largest YoY falls, from 15 million shipments in Q1 2022 to 8 million in Q1 2023, a 43.8% slump.
COMING TOMORROW: Do Not Miss Telecom Review's Next Virtual Panel
Telecom Review's 2023 Virtual Panel Series continues tomorrow, May 2. Join us for an informative and engaging panel discussion with CSP experts to learn how to modernize DDI solutions for the future of telco cloud.
Technology Assisting Humanitarian Efforts to ‘Open New Horizons’
In war-ravaged Libya, young people are actively turning towards technology to help themselves get back on track toward progress. After years of political disruption, a tech competition organized to encourage and promote tech culture and the start-up spirit among the youth witnessed overwhelmingly enthusiastic participation. The event organizers hope that such events will "open new horizons" for young Libyans. They say that the competitions are helping the young to not only dabble with technology but also manage their relationships and work towards inclusion, unity and peace.
GSMA Open Gateway: Mapping the Scale, Significance and Strong Business Case It Offers
As we look closer at the global telecom industry and how it aims to monetize network investments and effectively overcome any future challenges, the GSMA’s Open Gateway Initiative has garnered much global attention with the support of 21 MNOs, representing a significant shift in telcos’ design and delivery services. In this article, e& enterprise explores the impact of the GSMA Open Gateway, how it enables new business models and the scale at which it is being implemented by industry leaders, demonstrating the strong business case it offers.