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The digital disruptions that are changing the world

Disruptions are a welcome break in almost all the industries around the world; however, some disruptions can indeed be catastrophic, but as every coin has two sides, it also brings great opportunities. The digital disruptions brought by the global pandemic has created a difficult situation for a few but there are several institutions that took […]

Google's parent deflates internet-beaming balloon company

Google’s parent company is letting the air out of an internet-beaming balloon company that was providing online access from the stratosphere. The plan to shut down Loon was announced late Thursday, ending what started out nine years ago as one of Google’s secret projects in its so-called “moonshot factory,” a division now called X. Google, […]

AI to shape telecom investments in 2021

As the world came to a screeching halt due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the tech world adopted a full steam ahead approach This has rapidly pushed technological advancements to the forefront. Everything from augmented reality (AR), Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and the like were propelled forward and began integration within […]

Applications of blockchain technology during the pandemic

The potential applications of blockchain technology go far beyond just cryptocurrency. Digital currencies are just the tip of the iceberg of what blockchain can be used for, especially in terms of digital health, and using technology to fight the pandemic. What makes this method much more secure for large-scale data driven operations is that if one block is hacked or tampered with, all the ones that […]

Digital health: a crop worth tending for telcos worldwide

Even as the demand for consistent high-quality connectivity continues to rise as the pandemic has us jumping in and out of lockdowns, telcos have been looking to expand their revenue streams. Their desire to diversify their revenue streams beyond simple utilities has led to an explosion of services, where digital health has presented itself as […]

UnitedHealth to pay nearly $8B for technology company Change

UnitedHealth Group will spend nearly $8 billion in cash to add a health care technology company to its growing Optum business. UnitedHealth said Wednesday that it will add Change Healthcare to its OptumInsight segment and boost its ability to provide data analytics and revenue cycle management support, among other offerings. Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth brings in […]

Post-pandemic IT strategy; comfort, productivity, security

While almost all industries where rattled by the advent of the pandemic – a commonality that they all shared was just how crucial tech is right now, and how it has acted as an enabler in 2020. These strides in tech where what allowed companies to continue operations throughout lockdowns and enabled staff to work […]

Mohanned Alosta, CEO of Libyana Telecom

How has Libyana handled the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic? What were the main challenges? And how were they met? The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the entire world, we, at Libyana, faced challenging issues on both the service providing and operation sides; however, we find ourselves in the right direction facing all of them. […]

A changing workforce during Covid: the top trends of 2021

Covid-19 was the major theme throughout 2020. It tested the fortitude of governments, companies, economies, and individuals alike in the face against a radical disruption that heavily touched the way we live our lives on every level. As with any sudden shift in global lifestyle, there have been those who have painfully adapted, while others […]

STC, Alibaba Group announce cloud services deal

State-owned Saudi Telecom Company (STC) announced a $500 million partnership deal with venture capital fund eWTP Arabia Capital, and Alibaba Cloud to provide high-performance public cloud services in the Kingdom. Alibaba Cloud, which is the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, considers KSA as a strategic market for its operations in the GCC […]