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 
The decisive dozen
January 19th, 2014 — Issue 41 December 2013/January 2014
The benefits of intelligence
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 
Marko Teivas is Senior Solution Manager, Packet Core Sales Team, NSN
No edge broadband
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 years
Bob Cai is Huawei’s VP or Wireless Network Marketing
Apple’s iOS 7 supports top Wi-Fi features
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 7
Nader Baghdadi, Regional Director MENA
