Telecom

How can telcos improve their business performance in the digital era?

Telecom companies are now using customer analytics, network analytics, CLV, automation, and big data to improve their business performance. Operators need to look at numerous factors to enable the implementation of such tools which even then, requires continuous monitoring. Many telecom companies have reaped the benefits of going digital by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and […]

Are telecom operators’ efforts to go green, realistic?

Sometimes, when operators boast their go green intentions, it can often leave industry watchers a little open mouthed. Perhaps there is something questionable about a multibillion-dollar company using huge amounts of resources and energy whilst getting excited about the no print policy in their headquarters. However, environmental efforts of operators are progressing and starting to […]

Ways for telecom operators to tap into their potential

Telecom operators are beginning to realize the importance of innovation efforts and unique value-added services. Initially, the role of a telecom operator was once defined as, providing limited voice services to consumers, but with the rapid developments of technology and connectivity, their role has evolved and diversified. However, experts say, that telecom operators have yet […]

SVOD will continue to drive OTT media service revenue

The Over-the-Top (OTT) video market is expected to top over $200 billion (US) by 2024, according to a report form ABI research. 90% of that value will be fueled by subscription and advertising revenue according to a new report by the global tech market advisory firm. Fresh and innovative services such as Disney+ and Apple […]

6G technology and future implementation

The idea of discussing 6G technology might seem a little ridiculous, especially, when we have yet to fully deploy 5G technology. But, based on our current observations of an increasingly digitised, hyper-connected, data driven society, is it any wonder that excitement is brewing over 6G technology and its future implementation? 6G refers to the sixth […]

Pakistan uses mobile technology to drive socio-economic development

The Government of Pakistan and mobile industry leaders, GSMA, have launched a report which takes a close look at the transformative opportunities offered by mobile-enabled digital services in Pakistan. The meeting was held in partnership with the GSMA and Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), […]

Telco responds to climate change through innovation

The World Economic Forum is currently taking place in Davos, Switzerland. One of the key launches of this year’s event came from Scandinavian telecom giant, Ericsson. In collaboration with partners, Ericsson has launched the first business playbook for exponential climate change. The playbook summarises a framework for businesses to drive strategies in line with stabilizing […]

Cloud telecom infrastructure with Etisalat

UAE Telecoms giant Etisalat has announced its plans to work with an association of global tech leaders to introduce a new vendor platform that will aim to provide cloud telecom infrastructure and host developing futuristic technologies and services. The creation of this respected group is aligned with the company’s corporate-wide programme launched to ‘cloudify the […]

The role of immersive technologies in the telecom industry

Immersive technologies can have a defining role in the world of telecoms, creating a broad scope of opportunities to support the changing, complex nature of the telecoms landscape. The industry at present, makes large investments in maintaining and developing its infrastructure, to ensure that technology across industries is represented by seamless, uninterrupted services. Deploying augmented […]