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Enabling possibilities for the region

by February 20th, 2014 — Issue 42 February/March 2014

The last year has seen the very definition of connectivity evolve as the technologies, services, and the companies behind them underwent widespread transformation. Reflecting on the many revolutionary changes taking place within the Middle East’s flourishing telecommunications sector, Mr. Shi Yaohong, President of Huawei Middle East, sheds light on how the global solutions provider has sustained business growth in an increasingly competitive market, and outlines plans for supporting partners and customers in the region during the year ahead Huawei - Mr. Shi Yaohong, President of Middle East (1024x989)

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The decisive dozen

by January 19th, 2014 — Issue 41 December 2013/January 2014

2013 was a tricky year for mobile operators in the Middle East and Africa as they struggled to maintain margins at previous highs. It was also the first full-year in which capex spending rebounded strongly for the first time since the start of the global economic recession in 2008, with CEOs having to act particularly strategically with respect to where to invest further resources CM*5549223

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The benefits of intelligence

by January 12th, 2014 — Issue 41 December 2013/January 2014

The phenomenal growth in mobile data traffic since the launch of the first 3G networks a decade ago has been well documented. This surge in usage has only accelerated as networks and connecting devices have grown in sophistication and processing power, and Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) is a firm believer that intelligent management of mobile broadband infrastructure is necessary for operators to fully maximise the opportunities IMG_4318 (1280x853)

Marko Teivas is Senior Solution Manager, Packet Core Sales Team, NSN

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No edge broadband

by January 5th, 2014 — Issue 41 December 2013/January 2014

In an exclusive interview with Comm., Bob Cai, Huawei VP of Wireless Network Marketing highlights the role being played by the technology provider in driving forward the mobile broadband success story and forecasts key developments that are set to define the further development of the industry in the coming yearsBob Cai, VP Wireless Marketing, Huawei (2)

Bob Cai is Huawei’s VP or Wireless Network Marketing

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Apple’s iOS 7 supports top Wi-Fi features

by December 5th, 2013 — Issue 41 December 2013/January 2014

Apple recently announced that it has already sold nine million 5s and 5c iPhones. Reports revealed that some 200 million existing iOS devices have already been updated to its new iOS 7RuckusWireless_NaderBaghdadi_2013

Nader Baghdadi, Regional Director MENA

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