Telecoms industry has weathered the 2020 storm – survey
The industry professionals participating in Telecoms.com’s annual industry survey have shown plenty of resilience and optimism in a year overshadowed by COVID-19.
There is no denying that the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on many businesses in the telecoms industry. Over four in ten participants in this publication’s signature annual industry survey admitted that their businesses had been negatively impacted by COVID-19. But at the same time, two-thirds of them believed the telecoms industry as a whole has performed rather well. They were even more confident in the industry’s growth prospect for next year, with three-quarters predicting a positive outlook for 2021.
Huawei's Ryan Ding: Maximizing Wireless Network Value for a Golden Decade of 5G
At the 2020 Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), Huawei's Executive Director and President of the Carrier Business Group Ryan Ding gave his keynote speech "Maximizing Wireless Network Value for a Golden Decade of 5G". Ding said that the coming decade will be a golden age for 5G's progress around the world, and that the whole industry must have faith in 5G, build the best 5G networks, and make the most of them for shared value.
5G is developing much faster than previous generations. Currently, there are more than 100 commercial 5G networks worldwide, and budget 5G mobile phones have dropped to CNY1,000.
Nokia Digital Operations software supports digital transformation of Telefónica’s Movistar Colombia
Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that Telefónica Colombia affiliate, Movistar, has completed another stage of deployment in its digital transformation journey, simplifying operational complexities and improving service launch times. With Nokia’s Digital Operations software, Movistar has modernized its Operations Support Systems (OSS) to facilitate the provisioning of mobile and fixed services for all subscriber products.
Movistar Colombia is the latest company to benefit from Nokia’s Digital Operation’s software, underscoring the solution’s momentum in other Latin American markets, including Chile, Argentina and Peru. Through near-zero touch automation, Digital Operations software will enable Movistar Colombia to complete more than 43 million tasks on a monthly basis, optimizing its processes and providing a better experience to its users through multiple channels.
The 12th Optoelectronics China Expo 2020 Time: Nov. 30 to Dec. 02, 2020
Industry: Photoelectric technology
Pavilion name: Beijing National Convention Center
Sponsor: Chinese Society of Optical Engineering
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Huawei AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 Wins ''Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network Award" at the WBA Wi-Fi Industry Awards 2020 [Frankfurt, Germany, November 3, 2020] Huawei announced that it has won the "Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network Award" at the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) Wi-Fi Industry Awards 2020 held during the WBA-organized Wireless Global Congress (WGC) event. This award has been bestowed upon Huawei's AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 solution for enabling digital transformation of manufacturing factories. Never before has this award been presented to a Chinese Wi-Fi 6 vendor, which is proof of the widespread recognition of Huawei's AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 solution among global enterprises.
ZTE helps China Mobile deploy the intelligent management and control system to build a superior SPN network 26 November 2020, Shenzhen, China - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, has helped the Beijing branch of China Mobile commercially deploy the control plane of the ZENIC ONE (UME) intelligent management and control system on the existing SPN network, which will be able to manage thousands of 5G transport devices in 8 districts and counties in Beijing, China.
Etisalat selects Ericsson for 5G network core expansion Etisalat, one of the leading telecommunications operators in emerging markets recognized by Ookla® Speedtest® as the world’s fastest mobile network in 2020, has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to implement Ericsson’s Advanced 5G Radio and 5G Core network, including User Data Management (UDM). Harnessing the power of a cloud-native network, Etisalat’s subscribers will be able to enjoy the benefits of enhanced mobile broadband, Fixed Wireless Access and innovative industrial and IoT solution over 5G.
Enterprises
Veronica:How We Have Managed to Overcome Harsh Months ZARAGOZA,October 27(Cablescom), Cablescom’s CEO Veronica Iliescu had the opportunity to participate in an open table led by Miguel Ángel Martinez Villarig, at the Zaragoza Chamber of Commerce.
During the session, Veronica explained Cablescom’s history and how we have managed to successfully overcome the harsh months of the pandemic.
FiberHome Made a Brilliant Appearance at China Mobile Global Partner Conference On November 19, 2020, with hundreds of domestic and foreign partners, China Mobile held the China Mobile Global Partner Conference 2020 at Poly World Trade Expo in Guangzhou, China, with the theme of "5G integrates into hundreds of industries, digital intelligence leads the future".
This year is the 20th anniversary of the founding of China Mobile. Over the past 20 years, China Mobile has built the world's largest mobile communication network with the best quality, advanced technology and excellent service capability, leading and driving China's mobile communication industry from weak to strong. FiberHome is also a witness and participant of this glorious history of development, and a strategic partner of China Mobile.
Nokia and Togocom deploy first 5G network in West Africa Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has been selected by African mobile operator, Togocom in a three-year deal to deploy 5G across the country. In the capital city Lomé, the 5G network has just been launched -- the first time a 5G network has been deployed in West Africa. The deal, which also sees legacy 2G, 3G and 4G networks enhanced, will strengthen Togocom’s market-leading position in Togo and future-proof its infrastructure for the next-generation of digital services for Togolese citizens.