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Industry News Briefing
February 21, 2025

Featured Member News

ZTE again makes CDP A List for leading climate action, reinforcing global climate leadership

ZTE was awarded the CDP A score for two consecutive years, and achieved A score across multiple climate categories...

Member News

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Eutelsat announces changes to the composition of the Board of Directors

Eutelsat Group announced changes to the composition of its Board of Directors, aimed at fostering greater agility in decision-making in the fast-evolving Satellite industry...

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Nokia’s Corteca Cloud for device and Wi-Fi management adds hundreds of legacy broadband devices

Supporting both the legacy TR-069 and new TR-369 protocols, Nokia’s Corteca Cloud provides CSPs with a single pane of glass for legacy and new broadband devices, simplifying in-home Wi-Fi connectivity and device...

Recent Developments

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AT&T to webcast fireside chats with CEO & CFO at upcoming analyst & investor conferences

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Cisco redefines data center architecture with new smart switches, embedding services directly into the network

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UAE Cybersecurity Council Chairman highlights advanced defense against digital threats

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stc Bahrain announces MOU with Fortinet to launch Bahrain’s first Sovereign Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) service

Policy and Regulation

•	CST participates in the Arab Preparatory Meeting for 2025 Telecommunication Development Conference Saudi Arabia, represented by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), participated in the Arab Preparatory Meeting for 2025 World Telecommunication Development Conference, which were held in Amman, Jordan...

•	NITDA implements data classification framework to boost Nigeria’s digital economy The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced a data classification framework that mandates cloud service providers to establish local operations in Nigeria...

Middle East

•	Zain KSA and Dell forge alliance to revolutionize Saudi Arabia’s cloud ecosystem Zain KSA and Dell partner to transform Saudi Arabia’s cloud ecosystem, offering seamless, automated, and scalable cloud solutions for businesses...

•	Microsoft AI Tour showcases innovations in Oman Microsoft’s global AI Tour arrived in Muscat, bringing together industry leaders, developers, and government officials to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in accelerating Oman's...

•	Kuwait launches “TechEdge” program to equip youth with cutting-edge tech skills The program aims to provide young Kuwaiti professionals with advanced expertise in high-demand technological fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity, ensuring they are well-prepared to thrive...

South Asia

•	HG Telecommunication and One Network partner to expand Pakistan’s digital infrastructure The agreement will enable HG Telecommunication to leverage One Network’s extensive dark fiber network to improve its service offerings and reach underserved areas...

•	SLT-MOBITEL revolutionizes connectivity with new fiber speed-based unlimited data packages Based on consumption patterns, these packages delivers speeds from 100Mbps up to 1000Mbps, meeting the diverse needs of customers...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	CosmoBlue Media expands Nordic presence with YouLook.tv CosmoBlue Media has announced the strategic acquisition of YouLook.tv as its primary AVOD (Advertising Video On Demand) brand...

•	A1 Croatia expands content & service portfolio A1 Croatia has expanded its content and service portfolio with a new strategic partnership with SkyShowtime, the latest streaming service in their offering...

North Africa

•	Payments and loyalty app Trevi launches in Egypt With a focus on financial inclusion, Trevi aligns with the government’s vision and provides digital payment solutions tailored to the needs of today...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Hrvatski Telekom brings down curtains on 3G network Hrvatski Telekom has successfully completed the project of retiring its 3G network, which has now been fully shut down across the entire territory of the Republic of Croatia...

•	CentrePort, Tū Ātea collaborate on New Zealand’s first commercial private 5G network CentrePort has announced it is set to incorporate 5G coverage across its Wellington port facilities by deploying an innovative new network with Māori-run communications provider Tū Ātea Limited...

Satellite & Internet

•	Vodafone sets up space research hub to develop 4G/5G satellite connectivity This initiative will enable seamless switching between 4G/5G networks and satellite connections using standard smartphones...

•	UK Gov's Project Gigabit brings superfast broadband to Scotland Around 11,000 Scottish homes and businesses will gain access to lightning-fast broadband, as joint efforts by the UK and Scottish governments to supercharge internet access in rural areas across the nation get underway and...

Global Telecom Update

•	MasOrange, Telefonica, Vodafone Group, and i2CAT present their first Open Gateway use case at MWC The Spanish company LAUDE is the partner selected to develop this use case, which aims to enhance security for individuals protected by restraining orders...

•	RingCentral and BT launch cloud work RingCX A cloud-based contact center platform with AI assistance built in, Cloud Work RingCX is designed to be easy to use and deploy – empowering corporate and public sector organisations working with BT to deliver...

•	Highlander adds new module to Hainan underwater data centre Chinese maritime and marine technology company Highlander has reportedly added a new module to its underwater data centre in Lingshui, off the coast of Hainan island, to support demand for AI workloads....

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