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May 1, 2025

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AT&T joins forces with Palo Alto Networks to introduce secure connectivity solution for business customers

AT&T and Palo Alto Networks have signed a strategic agreement to provide secure connectivity solutions tailored to address the complex security needs of businesses...

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stc Bahrain sponsors CyberX Bahrain 2025 and showcases cybersecurity expertise

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, successfully concluded its participation in CyberX Bahrain 2025, the region’s premier cybersecurity summit...

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Ahead of GISEC 2025, Cisco unveils findings from its State of AI Security Report for 2025

Ahead of GISEC GLOBAL in Dubai from 6-8th May 2025, Cisco, the global leader in networking and security, has unveiled the findings of its inaugural global State of AI Security report...

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Tech Mahindra releases fnancial results for Q4 FY'25

Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries announced the audited consolidated financial results for its quarter and year ended March...

Policy and Regulation

•	Second Arab Postal Leaders Forum kicks off in Doha to shape the future of the postal market Organized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) represented by the UPU’s Regional Office for the Arab Region in partnership with the Communication Regulatory Authority (CRA), this landmark event brings together...

•	US FCC to review spectrum sharing rules to boost space-based telecom The review by the U.S. telecom regulator aims to allow a greater and more intensive use of spectrum for space activities...

South Asia

•	PTA conducts QoS survey to evaluate mobile service performance across Pakistan The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has conducted an independent Quality of Service (QoS) survey to evaluate the performance and quality of services provided by Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) across Pakistan...

•	Robi holds 29th Annual General Meeting Despite a challenging 2024, Robi Axiata achieved record profits and declared a 15% cash dividend, driven by prudent cost management and continued network investment to support Bangladesh’s digital progress...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	BBC Studios launces new streaming service in the Netherlands BBC Studios has announced an expansion of its content offering for audiences in the Netherlands with the launch of a multi-genre VOD and streaming service, BBC NL+...

•	Kenya surges to 4th globally in digital content consumption, beats big economies Kenya has firmly positioned itself on the global digital map, recently earning the 4th spot worldwide for digital content consumption...

Global Telecom Update

•	FORCESPOT set to showcase niche cyber and AI security solutions at GISEC Global 2025 The rapid adoption and deployment of AI models and agents have resulted in increased threats and it is critically important to ensure security of the digital assets of the organisation and privacy related challenges are...

•	NetApp announces cybersecurity advancements for storage resiliency Security teams can now leverage NetApp, the most secure storage on the planet, to take a proactive approach to data security at the storage layer and strengthen their overall security posture...

•	Partnership supports digital transformation of Brazil’s retail sector Magalu Cloud, a cloud computing services platform, and data centres and connectivity company Ascenty, have committed to continuing a partnership to support the digital transformation of Brazil’s retail sector...

Middle East

•	Zain Iraq partners with Krafton Europe to boost gaming and eSports in Iraq The two companies plan to provide Iraqi gamers with access to Krafton’s premium game library, while also organizing events and activities to nurture the country’s growing eSports community...

•	du plans for AI-driven data center with Microsoft du noted that new AI data center facility will enhance the company’s existing network of data centers across the UAE...

•	Revealing hidden insights: Data center pricing, services, and transparency gaps Arab Advisors Group’s latest research report, “Unlocking the Data Center Landscape in the GCC region and Yemen Exclusive Insights from Telecom Operators and Data Center Provider", delves into 9 key data center...

•	Jordan accelerates digital transformation Jordan has made significant strides in its digital transformation agenda, with 65% of public services now digitized, according to the Q1 2025 report from the Executive Program for the Economic Modernization Vision...

North Africa

•	Chari partners with Visa to drive financial inclusion and innovation in Morocco By leveraging Chari’s market insights and innovative solutions, the two companies plan to increase their customer base and unlock new revenue streams...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Airtel Uganda expands 4G network coverage to Kazo Airtel Uganda has expanded its 4G network to Kazo District with the establishment and launch of new base stations in Rwemikoma as part of a broader drive to deploy more base stations and upgrade existing ones in the Ankole...

•	Vodafone Idea expands 5G to Chandigarh and Patna Indian telco Vodafone Idea announced that it has expanded its 5G service to the metropolitan region of Chandigarh in Punjab and Patna in Bihar, just an month after debuting the service in Mumbai...

Satellite & Internet

•	Rivada gets market access to Costa Rica and Czech Republic Aspiring LEO satellite player Rivada Space Networks announced that it has signed new deals enabling it to launch its "Outernet" services in Costa Rica and the Czech Republic...

•	SUSE builds powerful private cloud platform for Aussie broadband SUSE has announced that Aussie Broadband has built a modern, cloud-native private cloud platform using SUSE Rancher Prime, SUSE Virtualisation, and a number of other SUSE technologies, achieving 20–30 per cent...

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