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Inter-carrier billing and routing optimisation solutions Specialist, i-conX Solutions is to implement its Routing Optimisation solution at Canar Telecommunication in Sudan. Canar, an existing customer of the i-conX Interconnect Billing solution since 2007, chose i-conX Routing Optimisation Core along with two additional modules for managing Quality of service, and for real-time dashboard reporting on the Network. Canar now enjoys a integrated billing and routing optimisation solution, based around a single core database architecture with fully harmonised reference data management.Read More…

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Emircom today announced that it has been awarded the TelePresence Video Master Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco which will enable it to sell, deploy and support Cisco TelePresence Video products and solutions across the region. Emircom invested heavily into demo equipment and also acquired the required technical skill sets indepth knowledge to deploy Cisco video endpoint portfolio, which comprises single- and triple-screen Cisco TelePresence units, custom TelePresence suites, and infrastructure solutions. Read More…

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Verizon expanded its global enterprise network platform in the Middle East region to enable multinational corporations to take advantage of Verizon’s Private IP service. The expansion will make it possible for Verizon customers with locations in these emerging markets to more effectively exchange data and global business applications and employ the company’s world-class managed network and security solutions. Leveraging the strengths of Verizon’s global multiprotocol label switching network and the reach of the company’s network alliance provider Vodacom Business in Africa, Verizon enterprise customers can add Private IP services to their offices in: Gabon on Africa’s western coast; Djibouti and Ethiopia on the Horn of Africa; Malawi and Zimbabwe in Eastern Africa; and Swaziland in the southern region.Read More…

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With a last favourable quarter in Saudi Arabia and growth in deployment of LTE along with continuous support for WCDMA/ HSPA across the region resulted in positive networks sales for Ericsson in the Middle East region by 12% in the last quarter of 2011. Ericsson increased focus on rendering services for the telecom operators who are actively looking to increase efficiency also helped enhance its revenue stream from the region.Read More…

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IT Consulting and Technology Solutions Provider, Informatica Qatar (iQ) recently partnered with two new channel partners Saudia Hyper and Al Anees Group to distribute Huawei mobile phones in Qatar. Huawei has chosen iQ to exclusively distribute and provide after-sales service for the IDEOS, IDEOS X5 and other future Huawei mobile phones launching in Qatar. IDEOS is a mid-priced multimedia and social networking focused phone, while the IDEOS X5 is a higher-end unit with a 3D user interface aimed at tech enthusiasts and professionals. Both units are powered by the Android operating system. Read More…

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Leading mobile value-added-service (VAS) provider, Qanawat took another step to expand its footprint in the region by opening an office in Saudi Arabia. The new office is based in Riyadh and Qanawat expects this new move will further improve customer relations in Saudi Arabia, helping to acquire localised content and broaden Qanawat’s service portfolio through providing dedicated local resources.Read More…

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Bee mobile announced the launch of Bee 7100, an Android powered touch and type enabled smart phone in the UAE, Saudi and lower Gulf countries. Bee 7100 is the cheapest Android phone available in the market today. It is the newest addition to the range of hugely successful Bee mobile phones including Bee Talk, the Bee P320 and Bee Transformer which was sold out within days of its launch early this year.
The brand Bee focuses on overall customer experience and is committed to offering the best benefits and value for their purchase. Read More…

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Samsung announced the availability of its flagship Wave 3 smartphone in the UAE market. The new Samsung Wave 3 features the latest bada 2.0 operating system, 4-inch Super AMOLED display and a 1.4 GHz processor packaged in a sleek 9.9mm bushed metal case. Additionally, the advanced smartphone enables access to tens of thousands of localized applications through Samsung Apps, Samsung’s dedicated application store.Read More…

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Leading African mobile network operator, Gateway Communications continued its expansion in the MENA region by establishing an office in Beirut. The move is in response to the increasing traffic into and out of the MENA region, and demand for connectivity within the region from Gateway’s existing customer base. The MENA market has seen rapid privatisation in the last five years resulting in fierce competition to gain the largest market share in the region.Read More…

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South Africa based leading ICT solutions company, The Webcom Group recently signed up an reseller agreement with Huawei to sell range of products and solutions like, video ATMs, networking, data centre and telepresence solutions in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Commenting on the tie-up Pieter le Roux, Technical Director at The Webcom Group, said, “These four mainline product segments broaden our scope of offering, allowing us to deliver a Tier 1 brand to our customers. Huawei’s product offering is competitive and complements our existing offering to customers.”Read More…

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Canada based DragonWave plans to acquire Nokia Siemens Networks microwave transport business, including its associated operational support systems (OSS) and related support functions. In the post acquisition scenario, Nokia Siemens Networks would be responsible for its existing solution sales and associated services for microwave transport, while DragonWave would be responsible for the product line, including R&D, product management and operations functions.Read More…

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Kenya based largest data and internet backbone in East Africa, Altech Kenya Data Networks (KDN) the provider of comprehensive suite of services over its 6,000 km fibre optic network, including Internet Protocol services, broadband transport, infrastructure and collocation services appointed Shahab Meshki as the CEO. Meshki comes with over 20 years of working experience in the information technology and telecommunications sector, brings a wealth of global management experience and expertise in the convergence of IT and telecommunication services. Read More…