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February 27, 2025

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TPT Global Tech joins SAMENA Council to bring VüMe Live Super App and other high value partnership innovations to telecom operators in the SA-ME-NA & Africa regions

SAMENA Telecommunications Council, a leading regional trade association and a private-sector representative body, serving as a unified voice for Telecom Operators, is pleased to announce that TPT Global Tech has officially joined as a new member. This strategic partnership underscores TPT Global Tech's commitment to driving digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa through its VüMe Live Super App, offering Telecom Operators a comprehensive platform to enhance customer engagement, improve operational efficiency, and diversify revenue streams.

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TPT Global Tech launches first "super app" in the United States With VuMe Live

VüMe Live is a next-generation all-in-one mobile app that seamlessly integrates messaging, payments, shopping, content creation and monetization, education, transportation, live broadcasting, social media,...

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Nokia launches MX Context to accelerate Industry 4.0 with AI-powered contextual awareness suites

Nokia announced MX Context, a new solution that leverages sensor fusion technology to deliver AI-powered contextual awareness for industrial enterprises...

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China Mobile Zhejiang and ZTE unveil AI O&M robot ChatZ, pioneering a new era of intelligent OTN network management

China Mobile Zhejiang and ZTE have successfully verified that the ChatZ can increase the O&M efficiency of the OTN network by more than tenfold, and shorten the resource query and fault location time to 15 seconds and 1...

Policy and Regulation

•	Qatar participates in UPU’s Council of Administration and Postal Operations Council Qatar is actively contributing to the advancement of a resilient and equitable global postal network by leading development cooperation and service modernization initiatives at the UPU, while simultaneously strengthening its...

•	Strengthening the world’s digital backbone The ITU is driving global digital transformation by ensuring equitable access, resilient infrastructure, sustainable practices, and responsible innovation in emerging technologies like AI and quantum, ultimately aiming to...

South Asia

•	Banglalink wants to transform Bangladesh’s economy through FinTech VEON's CEO believes that with necessary regulatory reforms, including licenses for digital financial services, Banglalink can significantly boost Bangladesh's economy within three years, mirroring the success of...

•	Nepal Telecom urges customers to use mobile data for digital payments over public WiFi Nepal Telecom (NTC) has issued a notice advising customers to use mobile data instead of public WiFi hotspots for digital payments, citing security concerns...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	TikTok brings STEM content feed to sub-Saharan Africa Popular social media platform TikTok says it has launched a feed dedicated to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in over 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa...

•	Amazon to launch linear TV channel Prime in Germany Amazon is set to further blur the boundaries between traditional TV and streaming with the launch of its own linear TV channel...

Global Telecom Update

•	Ethio Telecom unveils new lineup of enterprise cloud solutions These cloud-based solutions provide enterprises with scalable access to servers, databases, software, networks, and secure data storage, all delivered over a reliable connection...

•	Telefonica Germany upgrades to Mavenir's cloud-native IMS in five-year deal The agreement extends the companies' long-term partnership and covers both fixed and mobile IMS networks for O2 Telefonica Germany's entire subscriber base...

•	SKT joins forces with IonQ to advance quantum technology SK Telecom says that it has formed a strategic partnership with IonQ, a leading US-based quantum computing company, to advance artificial intelligence and quantum technology...

Middle East

•	Oman accelerates digital transformation with key initiatives Oman is rapidly advancing its digital transformation, aiming for 80% of key government services online by 2025, through initiatives like the 'Tahawul' program, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and the development of...

•	Northstar Telecom expands managed security offerings with SonicWall Northstar Telecom is strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio with SonicWall, introducing enterprise-grade Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) to businesses in Bahrain...

•	Space42 and FADA sign deal to boost UAE’s EO capabilities The contract between Space42’s Bayanat Smart Solutions and EDGE’s FADA will enhance the nation’s geospatial capabilities over the next five years...

•	Vodafone Qatar partners with SAWAA Technology to drive digital transformation for startups Vodafone Qatar has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SAWAA Technology, a digital transformation firm specializing in IT and mobile application development, at the Web Summit 2025...

North Africa

•	Egypt emerges as a cybersecurity leader amid growing digitalization and rising cyber threats Egypt has solidified its position as a regional leader in digital technology, with significant increases in internet users and a top cybersecurity rating...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	10 government funded 4G mobile mast upgrades go live in Scotland The UK's Shared Rural Network project has significantly expanded 4G coverage in rural Scotland by activating 10 government-funded mast upgrades...

•	Virgin Media O2 private 5G network at Overbury Farm Virgin Media O2 Business and RSPAWIR are trialing a 5G private network at Overbury Farms to demonstrate how advanced connectivity can revolutionize agriculture through innovative applications...

Satellite & Internet

•	Amazon Kuiper to bring satellite internet to far-flung corners of Kazakhstan The Amazon Kuiper company plans to cooperate with the Kazakh Samruk-Kazyna to provide satellite internet for the nation's remote and hard-to-reach regions...

•	Bullish Aim Group, YTL Communications team up to develop next-gen fiber infrastructure The collaboration will see the deployment of a unified fiber optic network designed to enhance data transmission capabilities and foster greater efficiency for telecom providers and businesses...

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