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SAMENA Council On

AI Driven Visual-Intelligence

SAMENA Council Identifies Visual-Intelligence as a Key Opportunity for

5G-Advanced Networks & Fixed Wireless Access Growth

As telecom operators across the South Asia - Middle East - North Africa sectors and industries. The integration of visual-
(SA-ME-NA) and Central Asia regions accelerate their 5G and 5G-Advanced intelligence over modern networks presents new
deployments, the SAMENA Telecommunications Council is planning to unveil revenue opportunities, enriches service offerings,
a new whitepaper highlighting visual-intelligence as a key opportunity area that and enhances network performance, making
will help unlock the full potential of next-generation networks, thus adding to the it a critical area of focus for operators today.”
momentum in driving the growth of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in the region.
FWA is increasingly being adopted as a cost-effective
The whitepaper is aiming to highlight the growing significance of visual- solution for providing high-speed broadband
intelligence technologies, such as AI-powered video analytics, machine- access, particularly in areas where traditional fiber
vision, edge-based vision processing, cloud technologies, and real-time data infrastructure is difficult or expensive to deploy. The
interpretation, in transforming network management, customer experiences, SAMENA Council has already linked FWA to digital
and service offerings, including for both private and public domains. The work- inclusion, and positioned it as a reliable complement
in-progress also intends to highlight how visual-intelligence can serve as a to and pillar of regional digital infrastructure
catalyst for FWA's growth ofacross the SA-ME-NA and Central Asia regions. development plans. By adopting visual intelligence,
operators can offer a range of new services,
Visual-intelligence, when paired with the ultra-reliable, low-la- from AI-driven surveillance to real-time traffic
tency capabilities of 5G, offers telecom operators a unique oppor- management. This not only boosts the operator’s
tunity to deliver a wide range of new applications, from smart-city bottom line but also drives broader socio-economic
solutions to advanced industrial automation and real-time security systems. benefits by enhancing urban living, improving
public safety, and fostering innovation in industries
“We are at the forefront of a transformative era in telecommunications,” said including retail, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Bocar BA, CEO of the SAMENA Council. “As telecom operators continue to evolve
their 5G and 5G-Advanced capabilities, and as regulatory demand for video- “FWA has become a reliable solution for expanding
capture and intelligent decision-making rises, visual-intelligence is emerging as broadband connectivity in underserved and remote
one of the most promising use-cases and can drive innovation across multiple areas,” continued Bocar BA. “However, the real
value of FWA lies in its ability to deliver not just
connectivity, but the foundation for new, next-
generation services. By combining FWA with visual
intelligence, telecom operators can address regional
connectivity gaps while simultaneously enabling
cutting-edge use-cases in sectors like public safety,
transportation, healthcare, and urban development.
This integrated approach offers telecom operators
the opportunity to not only meet growing demand
for broadband but also establish themselves
as leaders in the emerging digital economy.”
The whitepaper provides actionable insights, policy
recommendations, and case studies to help telecom
operators navigate and accelerate the integration
of visual-intelligence into their 5G strategies,
ensuring they are well-positioned to capture the
full potential of this transformative technology.

To access the whitepaper or for further information,
please visit the SAMENA Council website.

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