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Cloudera
BREAKING NEWS Business Telecom

Cloudera joins AI-RAN Alliance to advance AI integration in telecom networks

Arnold Pinto
As AI emerges as a key differentiator Data and artificial intelligence firm Cloudera has joined the AI-RAN Alliance, a global consortium focused on embedding AI into telecommunications infrastructure, as the industry pushes to modernise networks through intelligent automation and edge computing. The AI-RAN Alliance, which includes founding member Nvidia and other key
SAMENA
Business Telecom

SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 focuses on AI, 5 G-Advanced, and sustainable smart infrastructure

Arnold Pinto
On May 26, 2025, in Dubai City The SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 is taking centre stage in Dubai City on May 26, 2025, having drawn together high-profile policymakers, regulators, and ICT industry leaders from the SA-ME-NA (South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa) region and beyond. This year’s Summit is framed around the […]
Kids
Lifestyle Telecom

e& UAE unveils Kids SIM Card

And Parental Control Service e& UAE has introduced its Kids SIM Card and Parental Control Service, which are designed to provide a secure online experience for children in the UAE. The new offering aims to safeguard children’s digital activities while ensuring their connectivity and access to educational content. The Kids SIM Card allows children to […]
Cable
Telecom

New undersea cable set to boost Pakistan’s internet speed

Part of 2Africa project Internet users in Pakistan are set to experience a significant upgrade in connectivity with the imminent completion of a new undersea cable linking the South Asian country to Africa. The cable link, part of the expansive 2Africa project, is expected to become fully operational in the coming days. The 45,000 km-long […]
Vodafone
Telecom

Vodafone Idea selects Nokia as a 5G partner

Arnold Pinto
Covering major Indian cities Nokia has announced a three-year partnership with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to enhance its 4G and 5G infrastructure across India. The collaboration aims to modernise and expand VIL’s existing network, delivering premium connectivity to approximately 200 million subscribers in India. Under the terms of the deal, Nokia will replace the
Nokia
Gitex Telecom

Nokia expands its R&D footprint in India

Arnold Pinto
With largest fixed networks lab in Chennai Nokia has unveiled plans to expand its fixed networks Research and Development (R&D) facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The new lab will be the largest within Nokia’s fixed networks division and one of the largest globally. The expansion, facilitated with the support of the Tamil Nadu state […]
beOnd
Business Telecom

beOnd Airlines and Ooredoo Maldives in new collaboration

To elevate the travel experience for island visitors beOnd Airlines, the world’s first premium leisure airline, has partnered strategically with Ooredoo Maldives, a leading international telecommunications provider. Effective August 2024, all travellers flying with beOnd Airlines to the Maldives will receive an exclusive travel SIM card courtesy of Ooredoo Maldives,