All technology companies focus on the future, but as the interconnection junction between network providers, cloud providers and the enterprise, Equinix has a unique perspective on IT trends and where things are headed. Jeroen Schlosser, Managing Director at Equinix MENA predicts what’s ahead in the IT industry in 2018. 2018 Prediction #1: Private blockchain networks […]

Ooredoo Tunisia and Sagemcom have just launched the first Tunisian Internet of Things (IoT) network, based on LoRa™ technology. The network enables devices to exchange small amounts of data, with a standard battery providing independent battery life of up to 10 years. This IoT network will also facilitate the development of solutions in various areas: […]

To help device manufacturers meet a growing demand for long-lasting low-power NarrowBand (NB) IoT modules, Gemalto and Huawei – via its semiconductor arm, HiSilicon – are working together to develop the next generation of modules that combine an extra level of security and consume very low power. By combining the expertise from both companies, these […]

Mobily has awarded Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) a modernization contract to upgrade its access network in the western region of Saudi Arabia, deploying the latest features of the Ericsson Radio System. The contract includes the Ericsson Baseband 52- and 66-series and mobile backhaul equipment such as the Ericsson MINI-LINK and Ericsson Router 6000 series. The products […]

Pacific Controls has selected DigiCert to help secure nearly 100,000 connected devices being installed in commercial, government and residential buildings in Dubai, as part of the Smart Dubai initiative. In choosing DigiCert for the first phase of a project expected to grow, Pacific Controls is gaining efficiencies through DigiCert’s high-volume digital certificate infrastructure and automation […]

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, today reveals that 81% of Middle East consumers view security as a key consideration while using Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This comes as the majority of consumers and organizations in the region support government regulations in setting IoT security. “It’s clear that both consumers and businesses in […]

Sensus, a Xylem brand, (NYSE: XYL) and industry leader in multi-utility smart metering communications technologies, advanced metrology, sensors and data analytics, announces the launch of FlexNet™, its utility-grade IoT communications network into the Middle East. Designed specifically for utilities and uniquely operating in dedicated and licensed radio spectrum, FlexNet will provide essential security for utility […]

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd shared its vision for a connected world with a widely accessible and open Internet of Things (IoT) platform. At the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2017, Samsung also announced that it will unite its IoT services under SmartThings, announce Bixby 2.0 with an SDK and advance its leadership in augmented reality (AR), […]

Deployment starts Q4 2017 and total contract value exceeds EUR 400 million Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and MTS, the largest telecommunications operator in Russia, have agreed to upgrade the network of MTS. Ericsson will deliver the newest software features that will be continuously developed during the next three years. The scope of the agreement also includes […]

Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider signed an agreement with two global companies to promote the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and build a IoT ecosystem in the Middle East: Nextek Solutions, a global IT & software provider and integrator and Quectel, a leading supplier of wireless modules. The two entities will […]