{"id":2498,"date":"2024-03-28T17:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/?p=2498"},"modified":"2024-03-31T12:56:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T09:56:31","slug":"weekly-news-blast-28th-march-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/weekly-news-blast-28th-march-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly news blast – 28th March 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to the GDCA Weekly News Blast! Check out the latest industry news from the GCC region below. Have any Middle East data centres news you\u2019d like to share? Email yours to imogen@gulfdca.com<\/a> with NEWS<\/strong> in the subject line.<\/div>\n
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Sponsor News<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Tate<\/u><\/b><\/h3>\n
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Tate release their new Tate Grid LEC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tate is a global leader in the engineering design and manufacture of internal data centre energy efficiency-enabling solutions, and their innovative new product, the Tate Grid LEC, is a perfect example. With renewables and sustainability initiatives taking centre stage in the market today, this new product is made with aluminium that is manufactured at facilities using renewable energy (predominantly hydroelectric power) and has half the embodied carbon compared to their standard Tate Grid\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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NBB launches innovative new product<\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Bank of Bahrain has recently launched its new NBB Digital Banking App, revolutionising the way customers do online banking. As part of their commitment to a digital-first and customer-centric approach, this new system provides users with the opportunity to explore their finances in a more streamlined and simplified way\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Batelco and Nokia partner for 5G rollout\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finnish vendor Nokia has been chosen by Batelco to facilitate the rollout of their 5G private wireless network. This private wireless network will be exclusive to Bahrain\u2019s mission-critical industries, hoping the availability of high-performance connectivity will nurture innovation, increasing revenue and productivity across a diverse range of sectors. To support, Nokia will provide technologies such as Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) and Modular Private Wireless (MPW); and with their track record of 5G network deals, including a US$22.2 Mn contract with Spanish telco Cellnex, they are definitely the correct partners for this venture\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Ericsson and du achieve groundbreaking download speeds on their new network<\/strong><\/p>\n

A recent trial on Ericsson and du\u2019s new 5G SA network, deploying 10 carriers per sector, achieved a total download speed of up to 16.7 Gbps. Using Ericsson\u2019s new radio dual connectivity and carrier aggregation products, the power of du\u2019s 5G Standalone Network and the benefits of this innovative application have been fully shown. Laying the foundation for increased network capacity across the UAE, enhancing user experience and bolstering use cases like AI, VR, and Cloud Gaming, it is exciting to see the levels that mobile communications are reaching\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Saudi Ministry of Investment sign an MoU with Endava<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ministry of Investment have entered a MoU with London-based firm Envada, supporting the government\u2019s economic goals in line with Saudi Vision 2030. This agreement will, hopefully, entice in global-leading technology companies, offering them an unmissable opportunity to actively shape the digital future of Saudi Arabia, in turn diversifying the economy and cementing the Kingdom as an epicentre of technology\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Microsoft and PwC ME launch new AI centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Announced at LEAP 2024 in Riyadh, PwC Middle East have partnered with Microsoft to create an AI centre of excellence; aspiring to upskill and nurture the next generation of talent in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Through training in cutting-edge AI skills and technologies, including Azure OpenAI, the centre will ultimately enable a more innovative and sustainable environment for companies across the country, in turn supporting the digital transformation and ambitions of the government\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia launches Digital Transformation Index 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia\u2019s government have released the Digital Transformation Index 2024, the latest edition of regulatory frameworks designed to accelerate digital transformation in the Kingdom, most specifically within e-government services. Saudi Arabia has aspirations to improve and reinforce the quality of e-government services offered to companies and locals, and emerge as a leading global player in digital administration\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Middle East<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tencent set to expand Cloud into KSA and UAE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tencent reportedly has plans to expand its Cloud business in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, following in the footsteps of giants AWS who recently announced their US$5.3Bn cloud investment a few weeks ago. The company will first focus on offering cloud storage to entertainment and gaming companies within the region, later setting their sights on computing power and AI applications\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ciena upgrades SeaMeWe-4 cable capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Networking systems provider Ciena has increased its cable capacity from 65Tbps to 122Tbps, utilising their cutting-edge GeoMesh Extreme and WaveLogic 5 Extreme solutions technology. Operated by a consortium of 16 Telco operators, the SeaMeWe-4 cable spans over 18,000km, connecting 14 countries across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe, and with the Europe-to-Asia route experiencing a major digitisation push, these extreme capacity demands could not have been met sooner\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Interesting News<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sub-sea cable industry predicted to implode\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A recent report, released by TeleGeography, has predicted a gigantic cable boom between 2023-25. Valued at approx. US$10Bn, totalling 78 systems and spanning over 300,000km in length, this expansion is significant. What remains abundantly clear in recent years is that sub-sea cables remain the infrastructure of choice for connecting the world; and with new technologies like AI, Virtual Reality, Automation, and Streaming all exacerbating our data demands, this dependence is not slowing down any time soon\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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