April 3rd, 2013 — Issue 37 January/February 2013
BlackBerry said that it shipped one million devices powered by its BlackBerry 10 platform in its most recent quarter to March 2, as the recovering smartphone maker also reported a profit for the period. However, the numbers also showed many of the challenges still facing the company
BlackBerry CEO, Thorsten Heins is excited about the new, dynamic culture at BlackBerry, where they are laser-focused on continuing to drive efficiency and improve the company’s profitability
March 26th, 2013 — Issue 37 January/February 2013
Ericsson ConsumerLab was formed in 1995 and has been studying people’s behaviours and values, including the way they act and think about ICT products and services ever since. Cecilia Atterwall, head of ConsumerLab talks to Comm. about the trends leading the modern-day mobile telecom industry 
March 22nd, 2013 — Issue 37 January/February 2013
Over the past 18 months Saudi Telecom Group (STC) has been plagued by a crisis in management with senior figures having departed the telco suddenly. Given it is based in the largest economy in the region the ripples of its disquiet can be felt across the Middle East and beyond as the telco grapples to correct its course
Saud Al Daweesh’s resignation as STC Group CEO in April 2012 marked the start of numerous senior management resignations at the telco
March 11th, 2013 — Issue 37 January/February 2013
Ericsson continues to dominate the global telecom infrastructure market, though its performance in 2012 highlighted some weaknesses that the company is looking to improve. President and CEO Hans Vestberg articulates the company’s future plans and direction 
Hans Vestberg believes the further investment in LTE infrastructure in 2013 shall boost Ericsson’s prospects even further during the course of the year
March 7th, 2013 — Issue 37 January/February 2013
Nokia Siemens Networks’ performance in 2012 took many industry analysts and commentators by surprise as the technology provider reported its best financial year yet, with forward momentum also being present for 2013 and beyond. Igor Leprince, NSN’s man for Middle East and Africa describes why the sense of surprise is not as animated internally, and what the company is doing in the region to ensure further gains 
Leprince was appointed head of MEA at the start of 2013, and amongst his main priorities is the development of sustainable growth for NSN in the region
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