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Reading Time: 7 minutes The advent of 5G promises revolutionary advances in networked technology. For telecommunications companies, this brings both opportunities and challenges. While 5G deployment is a vital strategy for network providers to keep up with the competition, up until now 5G monetization has been a notorious conundrum.  One of the most profitable avenues to explore is projected […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Telecoms is one of the most rapidly evolving global industries. Standing at the intersection of technological advances and their social consequences, telecom companies are faced not only with the task of meeting current customer demand but also with the challenge of preparing proactively for changes to come. This makes optimising internal processes crucial, and thus, […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes Middle East telecom news is always of keen interest to the wider industry, as the region is increasingly seen as a bellwether for innovation. Telecom networks have grown to become some of the most valuable brands in the region. As operators take advantage  of regulatory shifts and increased autonomy, they find themselves in a position […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Once a concept exclusive to the realm of science fiction, the smart home is now a reality for many. It’s on course to become a mainstream feature of contemporary life, but as consumers optimise their households with a growing number of interconnected devices, the demands placed on home connectivity are set to increase dramatically. This […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes At this year’s TM Forum’s Digital Transformation World event in Copenhagen, Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt Technology Services, made a sobering observation. Casting her eyes around the auditorium at the Bella Centre, she said, “Just look around – we’re facing a retirement cliff in our industry…the great resignation is upon us.” Undoubtedly, the ageing workforce […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes Last year the European Commission unveiled its plan to connect every European household to a Gigabit network by 2030. Dubbed the Digital Compass, this programme will pump an unprecedented amount of money into fibre buildout in the European Union. However, you can’t just build a fibre network; you have to sell it. That’s why when […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes OTT is the future of entertainment. It’s a future that has already very much dawned; platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Now TV are already commanding substantial market shares. Anyone looking to compete needs to sit up and pay attention to the formula. This is why so many telecom providers are reappraising the ways in which […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes A management shakeup can be a seismic event for any organisation. It can signal a major shift in company culture, objectives, and operations, never mind the trigger for a lengthy recruitment process. Meanwhile, the proverbial ship can’t be without its captain, so securing a competent, agile interim manager is essential. Finding these individuals can be […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes In 2021, analysts predicted that the value of the global smart cities market will more than double over the next five years, ballooning from $457 billion to $873.7 billion USD. Significant growth is expected in emerging economies across APAC, and meanwhile, incredible innovations are emerging in more established markets in MENA. The leading-edge smart city […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Data consumption has proliferated more over the past two years than the last decade. Lockdowns drove mass adoption of video calling, instant messaging and integration of all these means, and today, data traffic is increasing by up to 50% every year. As telecom providers consider how to operate in this exploding market, many are asking […]