Vodafone Oman has set a new benchmark in the Sultanate’s telecommunications sector by completing the fastest 5G network rollout in Oman’s history. With over 2,572 5G sites deployed, the digital operator has achieved over 98% population coverage, a milestone reached two years ahead of its original license obligation. This extensive rollout underscores Vodafone’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries and accelerating Oman’s digital transformation.
Dubbed its most powerful Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) API release to date, MEF’s ninth LSO API release solves (for the first time) complex addressing and operational challenges, including observability. Additionally, this release introduces a suite of advancements designed to enhance service provider and enterprise adoption of standardized, open ecosystem automation for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has developed the Digital Skills Framework, as the first executive initiative of the Digital Skills Working Group.
Gulf nations are hailed as global leaders in 5G roaming speeds, delivering an unparalleled digital experience for travelers in 2024.
The wholesale telecommunications sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation, reshaping its role in the broader digital ecosystem.
One hundred and eighty-one zettabytes of data is expected to be created, captured, copied, and consumed globally in 2025, according to the World Economic Forum, underscoring the urgent need for faster, more efficient, and intelligent communication networks.
Akamai is a leading security provider with unparalleled visibility into internet activity. The company partners with service providers to secure business assets, web resources, and workers. Akamai’s subscriber-facing services grow revenues, enhance differentiation, and improve retention.
The digital communications industry supports the highest levels of global internet use, social media interaction, and financial inclusion. At the core of this transformation lies the telecom industry—specifically the mobile sector, as mobile users generate approximately 60% of global internet traffic.
Among the ICT innovations set to dominate in 2025 is edge computing. This technology will continue to transform data processing by bringing it closer to the source of the data, improving response times and optimizing network resources.
The telecommunications industry stands at the forefront of the global technical revolution, with the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and radio access network (RAN) technologies reshaping the wireless connectivity landscape.
