Telecom

Robotics in Telecom Industries

The demand for telecom services is at an all-time high. Such high demand is powered by the Internet of Things(IoT), 5G networking, and edge computing. The burning demand presents substantial revenue potential for communications service providers(CSPs). Yet with such prospects comes risk. The massive influx of users generates immense amounts of data. Telecom companies realized […]

Telecom Giants Aiming for Peak Fintech Adoption

Financial innovations are happening globally, with telecom companies aiming to be critical players and thrive alongside and by utilizing fintech solutions and finding a footing in the fintech space. Experts note that the shift into digital aspects will be permanent. Smartphones currently power financial services and payments, allowing access to revitalized data, embracing technological innovations, […]

An Overview of the Optus Infotech Hack

Australian telecom giant, Optus, fell victim to a hack. Exposing nearly 2.1 million of its current and previous clients suffered a data leak of their personal and critical information. With at least one form of their identification number leaked due to the breach. Optus infotech has already started its quest to try and save itself. […]

du Partners with Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development to Enable Telco Services on TAMM Platform

Dubai, UAE, 14 October, 2022: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) to enable telco services on TAMM, Abu Dhabi government services website. The announcement was made at GITEX Global 2022 – where du is presenting an innovative showcase under the theme ‘Powering Governments, […]

The Xiaomi Scale Up, Samsung Is Losing the Battle

Xiaomi has taken the smartphone world by storm. With an attractive line-up of cheap but jampacked with-specs phones. They seem like they will dethrone the big players, and maybe they already did. Samsung is facing its most brutal battle yet, and its scariest rival. Xiaomi is not here to participate in the mobile phone fight. […]

The Three As: A Telco’s Best Investment

Automation, Analytics and AI For a service provider (SP) to compete in an increasingly competitive market, it must invest in three categories. It’s well understood that analytics, AI and automation, the three As, will pave the way for any telco looking to futureproof its operations. But how can SPs make sure their investment is worthwhile? […]

Telco Industry Embraces MarTech Transformation to Win Over Consumers

Since the late 1970s, a new generational wireless network has evolved and revolutionized communications approximately every ten years. The launch of 1G in Japan in 1979 enabled the first commercially available cellphones from Motorola; 3G came with the ability to surf the internet; and 5G, launched initially in South Korea in 2019—although not yet available […]

du Signs MoU with Fazaa at GITEX Global 2022 to Offer Exclusive Benefits

Dubai, UAE, 11 October 2022: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has strengthened its partnership with Fazaa initiative to offer exclusive benefits to cardholders across the UAE. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at GITEX Global 2022 – enabling the telco to provide unique mobile offers and greatest benefits to its members and […]

du and Al-Futtaim Group Partner to Bring Exclusive Offers and Privileges to UAE Customers

Dubai, UAE, 13 October 2022: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has signed a strategic partnership deal allowing both du customers and Al-Futtaim Group’s Blue Rewards Members to benefit from exclusive offers and rewards. The announcement was made on the sidelines of GITEX Global 2022 – where du is presenting an innovative showcase under […]

Ericsson MEA - Accelerating MEA's Digital Transformation Through 5G

Multinational telecommunications company Ericsson has always been at the forefront of pioneering the journey to a more promising connected future. In the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, the mogul is setting the needed foundation for fueling mobile connectivity across the region. Ericsson MEA President, Mr. Fadi Pharaon shares his insights with Inside Telecom on […]