Application programming interfaces (APIs) are widely used in IT and telecom as the need for a secure exposure platform arises to make the development easier, brings agility to the creation of services, and hides complexity. This makes APIs an obvious choice for providers to implement over-restrictive and expensive integration techniques.
Reports and Coverage
CITC announces Salam Mobile as the newest Saudi mobile virtual network operator at LEAP
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) officially presented the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) license to Salam Mobile (Integrated Mobile Telecom Co. Ltd.) during the LEAP tech conference in Riyadh. The license was presented by the CITC deputy governor for regulation and competition Eng. Omar AL Rejraje in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Muhammad bin Saud Al Tamimi, CITC governor, to Eng. Abdul Mohsin bin Abdullah Al Joyan, CEO of Salam Mobile.
The new wireless fiber: 5G mmWave network
The tremendous growth in mobile phone usage worldwide and a number of trends will underpin the continued emergence of a 5G market that uses the millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum.
LEAP allows us to lead with agility, resilience, talent, and technology, says MCIT minister
Addressing the keynote stage at the LEAP 2022 event, HE Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, the minister of communications and information technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), shared the aspirations and notable technological developments behind the nation’s leap towards innovation.
WomenTech Leaders: Success stories and promising experiences
In a one of a kind virtual event hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain on 25-26 January, over Zoom, WomenTech Leaders was the most important meeting for women leaders in the field of technology from more than 20 countries. Women leaders shared their experiences besides the challenges they face in the society and in their work field.
Saudi Arabia is undergoing major tech shifts from 4IR technologies
Over the course of three days, Riyadh is hosting one of the world's largest tech conferences, serving as a meeting place for the global tech community to discuss the most prominent social and cultural challenges facing the world.
Virtual roundtable by Telecom Review: Wi-Fi 6E and 6 GHz band under the spotlight
Following CITC’s pivotal decision to make the entire 6 GHz band license-exempt to capitalize on the global Wi-Fi 6E momentum, Telecom Review organized the Wi-Fi 6E virtual roundtable on January 24.
Technology forecasts to watch out for in 2022
The pace of innovation in technology is accelerating at a break-neck speed. Such developments have the power to bring significant business benefits for the organization as well as end-users.
Temenos set to fuel digital payment innovation in Iraq
Largest debut tech event in KSA begins
LEAP 2022, to be held in Riyadh Front Expo Centre, Saudi Arabia from February 1-3, 2022, is set to become the largest global platform to connect pioneers, innovators, and disruptors to explore and engage with the latest technology advancements — fintech, smart cities, fourth industrial revolution (4IR), future energy, creative economy, and healthtech, among others.