Reports and Coverage

MYCOM OSI has announced the appointment of Charles Bligh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Andrew Coll, who will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board.

Researchers have set a new data transmission record of 402 terabits per second (Tbps) using standard optical fiber. These fibers are indispensable to modern communication infrastructure, and are criticial in addressing the capacity demand needed to support networks in the 5G-Advanced and 6G eras.

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) concluded its participation in the 44^th edition of GITEX GLOBAL 2024, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 14 to 18. At the closing ceremony, the TDRA honored its strategic partners that preside on the Digital Government Platform, which hosted 37 federal entities.

Achieving a successful telco to techco transformation is a complex and multifaceted process that requires a holistic and strategic approach. It involves not only technological upgrades but also significant changes in culture, operations, and customer engagement strategies.

Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced substantial progress toward its ambitious pledge to train one million individuals in cybersecurity by the end of 2026. At the halfway point of its five-year initiative, the company has already trained over half a million people, helping to address the global cybersecurity skills shortage.

In 2023, data centers saw the second-largest investment year in the past decade globally. According to a report by global law firm, Linklaters, investment in data centers reached USD 36 billion in the past year, with USD 22 billion invested in the first five months of 2024.

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has been at the forefront of advancing the United Arab Emirates’ digital transformation and is spearheading the development of intelligent and efficient government services.

Did you see the blue screen of death on July 19, 2024? If yes, then you are one of the 8.5 million Microsoft users that were affected by CrowdStrike’s faulty software update.

The UN has revealed that the world’s generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling initiatives. Embedded in this e-waste are over 30 billion kilograms of metals valued at USD 91 billion.

The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) is showcasing its latest smart digital platforms and systems at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, including its most prominent smart digital initiatives and platforms such as the ‘Smart Communication Platform,’ ‘Innovation Platform,’ ‘Digital Service Platform,’ ‘Remote Voting,’ and ‘Electronic Voting’ systems.