Urban cities in the Middle East are facing challenges of increasing population, and scarce of resources that make these cities suffer from high rate of pollution, limited supply of water and energy, traffic congestion, lack of enough communication facilities, not enough space of residential and commercial areas, high rate of sickness and illness, and increase […]
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With ultra-high speeds, super-low latency and the potential to connect a vast number of devices, 5G is the lynchpin that will make the smart city a reality. When combined with next-generation technologies like cloud computing, AI and IoT, the 5G network can flexibly meet the needs of differentiated network services. This presents telecommunications companies with an invaluable opportunity […]
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In the past twenty years, digital technology has transformed our lifestyles and uses to become utterly unavoidable. Clearly, the global health crisis has hastened this digital transition. The proliferation and convergence of disruptive innovations (AI, IoT, big data, blockchain, API) are set to further multiply its uses at a time of global economic recovery. […]
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New priorities – new objectives The term sustainability is often used as an excuse not to implement measures. «That’s not sustainable,» I hear time and time again. But sustainability quickly becomes tangible when we define specific goals. Even though the goals of the UN are rather general, concrete and individual guidelines for sustainable action can be derived […]
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First the values … Technology topics such as digitalization and 5G dominate many debates today. They are often mentioned in connection with ecological issues. Many things are quickly placed under the same umbrella and the conclusion is that new technologies are going to have to save the climate. A flippant conclusion. Technology can be a […]
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Urban cities in the Middle East are facing challenges of urban congestion, traffic safety and air pollution. Rather than just investing in roads and public transport systems, Smart Cities applications (Smart Mobility) are able to provide efficient, sustainable and data driven urban transportation networks that can be used by governments to mitigate traffic collisions […]
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A White Paper from Prysmian Group outlines how fibre can provide the sustainable digital infrastructure underpinning the EU’s digital ecosystem. According to Prysmian, ultra-high-capacity networks are vital to powering a more green, digital, resilient Europe. This requires high-quality, reliable fibre infrastructure that is energy efficient, uses eco-friendly materials, and cuts emissions throughout the supply chain. COVID-19 and […]
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Transition to the cloud, smart city development, spreading deployment of the internet of things and the advent of 5G are converging on service providers and multiservice operators (MSOs) in a perfect storm. According to recent research, the world spent a combined 1.25 billion years online in 2020 alone. With 40 percent of the global […]
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Network connectivity has often been referred to as the 4th utility of the 21st century. But even in many developed countries, affordability and access to this critical part of the national infrastructure is still lacking. In the U.S., for example, when the coronavirus pandemic forced millions to stay home, an estimated one in five […]
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Or hit me upThe FIBERCONNECT Council Middle East and North Africa is an industry organization with a mission to accelerate FIBERCONNECT adoption by all broadband stakeholders through information and promotion, in order to accelerate the availability of fiber-based, ultra-high-speed access networks to consumers and businesses. We promote FIBERCONNECT because it delivers a flow of new services that enhances the quality of life, contributes to a better environment and boosts competitiveness. For more information, please contact the FIBERCONNECT Council MENA team:
