Most Active Articles 2013-05-22T01:34:34.366-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:middle-east-telecom Marshal Joseph mjoseph519 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12306884131162715681-281bf5891e14ca91c889597d350c1972 2013-04-15T09:40:58.805-04:00

Roshan, Afghanistan's leading communications provider, haslaunched 3G Jahaan, which will be available in Kabul, and then rolled out nationwide.

Roshan, Afghanistan's leading communications provider, haslaunched 3G Jahaan, which will be available in Kabul, and then rolled out nationwide. http://www.rmndigital.com/roshan-launches-3g-jahaan-in-afghanistan/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:196054954906705124-b949e8042088554bbf23e6a3775b7bf1 2012-09-13T16:44:57.937-04:00

http://pareekhjain.blogspot.fi/2012/09/iphone-5-noise-cancelling-function-idea.html Pareekh Jain pjain022 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2845610364295845471-e815cc0a643e976bd451a9e7f126bbee 2013-04-17T09:23:14.954-04:00

If you are using one of the market leader Social Network Analysis (SNA) tools, it is very likely that you are not seeing the forest for the trees. While SNA is an effective tool for identifying subscribers who are social leaders and followers, using it for churn prediction and propensity modeling can be dead wrong. As Forte, we recommend all operators take a leap towards using Social Ripple Analysis (SRA)…

If you are using one of the market leader Social Network Analysis (SNA) tools, it is very likely that you are not seeing the forest for the trees. While SNA is an effective tool for identifying subscribers who are social leaders and followers, using it for churn prediction and propensity modeling can be dead wrong. As Forte, we recommend all operators take a leap towards using Social Ripple Analysis (SRA)… http://forteconsultancy.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/snas-failures-revealed-getting-it-right-with-social-ripple-analysis-2/ Forte Consultancy Group bozmen588 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15008746902032913323-e5b350575d87da2521d8f0d0c1c7078a 2013-04-12T16:44:31.227-04:00

Mobile data is a big part of this growth, accounting for nearly half of UAE mobile subscriptions. In Saudi Arabia, wireless broadband subscriptions reached 11.7 million in the third quarter of 2012 -- more than five times the number of landline broadband subscriptions. The fast-growing number of smartphone and tablet broadband connections is projected to consume more than 1.1 exabytes of data in Saudi Arabia and 677 petabytes in the UAE by 2017.

Mobile data is a big part of this growth, accounting for nearly half of UAE mobile subscriptions. In Saudi Arabia, wireless broadband subscriptions reached 11.7 million in the third quarter of 2012 -- more than five times the number of landline broadband subscriptions. The fast-growing number of smartphone and tablet broadband connections is projected to consume more than 1.1 exabytes of data in Saudi Arabia and 677 petabytes in the UAE by 2017. http://telecomtv.com/groupdetail_postsDetail.aspx?n=50123&id=4EFBED5A-0CC3-4EBD-BE09-94F384AF3E57 David Deans ddeans756 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13639725882414188798-df93e51e77c1353acd6340b4b2583796 2012-09-27T07:58:27.490-04:00

The concept is interesting. Hope it is successful and Renewable Energy Outsourcing becomes next big thing in outsourcing in India and Globally.

The concept is interesting. Hope it is successful and Renewable Energy Outsourcing becomes next big thing in outsourcing in India and Globally. http://pareekhjain.blogspot.in/2012/09/telecom-companies-plan-renewable-energy.html Pareekh Jain pjain022 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13432767368123662911-aaec09bc069f2a28a3fd09b0e1fc6ae6 2012-03-25T22:28:29.062-04:00

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has overseen the transportation of its second satellite Y1B from EADS Astrium facilities in Toulouse, France, to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan.

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has overseen the transportation of its second satellite Y1B from EADS Astrium facilities in Toulouse, France, to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. http://boonplanet.com/?sbarticleid=675 Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3569210691523082605-1e83b69658997a7dd55696971e934722 2011-11-27T09:37:52.935-05:00

http://www.econmatters.com/2011/11/shifting-power-in-middle-east-real.html Dian L. Chu dchu748 40 40 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1594131079097873047-6b6282a0c4aef2208a9fbed728a21749 2012-05-14T06:07:50.199-04:00

While there are countless articles and expert analysis on Nokia's recent under performance, it is always interesting to relook the history not after the events but when the events were happening.

While there are countless articles and expert analysis on Nokia's recent under performance, it is always interesting to relook the history not after the events but when the events were happening. http://pareekhjain.blogspot.in/2012/05/why-nokia-lost-its-way.html Pareekh Jain pjain022 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11085545332151323516-9625568adfc8eef4f32c159f0748f3ee 2011-12-26T23:36:35.871-05:00

Telco Carrier to Use NewSat's K-and-C Band Satellite, NewSat added $US67 million in its contract sales for its upcoming Jabiru-1 satellite.

Telco Carrier to Use NewSat's K-and-C Band Satellite, NewSat added $US67 million in its contract sales for its upcoming Jabiru-1 satellite. http://www.1888pressrelease.com/telco-carrier-to-use-newsat-s-k-and-c-band-satellite-pr-359840.html Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 12 12 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:600965665928321795-ddb81abe9554205b39d863c9e4cd54a8 2012-06-26T22:49:11.877-04:00

The independent satellite firm will provide Ka-band satellite transmission capacity for a South Asian satellite reseller serving the Middle East .

The independent satellite firm will provide Ka-band satellite transmission capacity for a South Asian satellite reseller serving the Middle East . http://www.widepr.com/press_release/42366/newsat_signing_in_more_mobile_backhaul_and_satellite_carriers_in_middle_east.html Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 37 37 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17117308497195465664-e2f0d107a1c588f053d39106392f0d4b 2012-05-29T22:26:30.152-04:00

Qatar Telecom $1.87 B rights issue covered from REUTERS Qatar Telecom has raised 6.8 billion riyals ($1.87 billion) from a fully subscribed rights issue, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday. The...

Qatar Telecom $1.87 B rights issue covered from REUTERS Qatar Telecom has raised 6.8 billion riyals ($1.87 billion) from a fully subscribed rights issue, the firm said in a statement on Tuesday. The... http://telecominventory.tumblr.com/post/23980855784/qatar-telecom-1-87-b-rights-issue-covered Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 40 40 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4438425383671479871-5311451a9a05d44432c7963866f2af05 2012-04-04T02:11:26.577-04:00

Orange Jordan has invested $114 million to introduce 3G services and increase the broadband penetration rate in the kingdom to drive economic growth. Orange Jordan has signed an agreement with Ericsson to expand and modernize its 3G network to meet the demands of its growing subscriber base.

Orange Jordan has invested $114 million to introduce 3G services and increase the broadband penetration rate in the kingdom to drive economic growth. Orange Jordan has signed an agreement with Ericsson to expand and modernize its 3G network to meet the demands of its growing subscriber base. http://boonplanet.com/?sbarticleid=829&orange-jordan-invests-114-million-to-launch-3g Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 40 40 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16163221129124378142-ea9be4130f31576451002814b5fe9730 2012-10-23T20:06:41.436-04:00

Canada law on telecom ownership changes; Orascom to take advantage Egyptian communications giant Orascom is planning to take advantage of Canada’s telecom ownership laws by converting its non-voting...

Canada law on telecom ownership changes; Orascom to take advantage Egyptian communications giant Orascom is planning to take advantage of Canada’s telecom ownership laws by converting its non-voting... http://telecominventory.tumblr.com/post/34151786748/canada-law-on-telecom-ownership-changes-orascom-to Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8424617226588073625-d32f28fc4de93b7b8863a7ea545d1b5d 2012-05-14T19:34:46.052-04:00

At Cairo ICT 2012, Cisco and Nilesat, the leading satellite operator in the MENA region, announced that Nilesat has successfully installed Cisco Digital Media solutions for its contribution network.

At Cairo ICT 2012, Cisco and Nilesat, the leading satellite operator in the MENA region, announced that Nilesat has successfully installed Cisco Digital Media solutions for its contribution network. http://telecomtv.com/groupdetail_postsDetail.aspx?n=48728&id=4efbed5a-0cc3-4ebd-be09-94f384af3e57 David Deans ddeans756 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13431328496391048434-9aed6ca8b026624b86cdb08310f21263 2012-03-22T00:41:55.032-04:00

Abu Dhabi: Etisalat is pushing for technological innovation to expand its market share and enhance shareholder value, a top official said. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, Ahmad Abdul Karim Julfar, etisalat group chief executive officer (CEO), said his company is also helping bring in social change in African countries where it has expanded footprints.

Abu Dhabi: Etisalat is pushing for technological innovation to expand its market share and enhance shareholder value, a top official said. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News, Ahmad Abdul Karim Julfar, etisalat group chief executive officer (CEO), said his company is also helping bring in social change in African countries where it has expanded footprints. http://boonplanet.com/?sbarticleid=614 Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 48 48 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:720495917734957553-7ac353124afff936ae0099be7e84b0bc 2012-05-11T01:51:56.783-04:00

Batelco begins mobile broadband upgrade work Batelco, Bahrain’s leading telecommunications provider, has started the process of enhancing both upload and download speeds for mobile broadband as part...

Batelco begins mobile broadband upgrade work Batelco, Bahrain’s leading telecommunications provider, has started the process of enhancing both upload and download speeds for mobile broadband as part... http://telecominventory.tumblr.com/post/22826058058/batelco-begins-mobile-broadband-upgrade-work Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 32 32 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12645362046026577875-de10c68080d6eec90319c7742c71d30c 2012-05-08T22:41:24.867-04:00

Etisalat casts prudent eye abroad Etisalat is considering the divestment or consolidation of some of its international operations following a period of aggressive but problematic global expansion for...

Etisalat casts prudent eye abroad Etisalat is considering the divestment or consolidation of some of its international operations following a period of aggressive but problematic global expansion for... http://telecominventory.tumblr.com/post/22305339720/etisalat-casts-prudent-eye-abroad Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 32 32 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:864148744060549812-8bcadf17aa25d815bf21736c5da0aba0 2011-10-03T04:17:12.884-04:00

"Survival of Cheapest"

"Survival of Cheapest" http://pareekhjain.blogspot.com/2011/10/telecom-strategy-sourcing-as.html Pareekh Jain pjain022 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12956557903911365448-7337982065bcec8634a2401d8a17d73e 2012-04-24T02:50:45.162-04:00

France Telecom unit opens Saudi office Orange Business Services, an arm of France Telecom-Orange and one of the Middle East’s major ICT employers, has announced the opening of its new dedicated office...

France Telecom unit opens Saudi office Orange Business Services, an arm of France Telecom-Orange and one of the Middle East’s major ICT employers, has announced the opening of its new dedicated office... http://telecominventory.tumblr.com/post/21633006117/france-telecom-unit-opens-saudi-office Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 30 30 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2985090328850170096-f8ae4cf73d26273b3281c81bfbfcc81c 2012-04-09T17:28:00.343-04:00

Qtel and Cisco have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see the two companies collaborate on a range of new services for business customers and consumers across Qatar by bringing together complementary skills, capabilities and solutions.

Qtel and Cisco have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see the two companies collaborate on a range of new services for business customers and consumers across Qatar by bringing together complementary skills, capabilities and solutions. http://www.telecomtv.com/groupdetail_postsDetail.aspx?n=48601&id=4efbed5a-0cc3-4ebd-be09-94f384af3e57 David Deans ddeans756 29 29 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:285040943955835098-aab6594f2a198bb50fd410fd2d5884a0 2012-02-07T23:47:05.325-05:00

CABSAT brings together digital media and satellite sectors from across the Middle East, Africa and Southern Asian regions. A satellite event for the MENASA region, CABSAT includes broadcast, telecoms, oil and gas, NGO’s and military applications, and features a range of leading global companies who provide convergence technology and services to these sectors.

CABSAT brings together digital media and satellite sectors from across the Middle East, Africa and Southern Asian regions. A satellite event for the MENASA region, CABSAT includes broadcast, telecoms, oil and gas, NGO’s and military applications, and features a range of leading global companies who provide convergence technology and services to these sectors. http://www.newsat.com/Events/cabsat-middle-east-digital-media-and-satellite-expo.html Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 11 9 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17247022759761984089-9512475cf5a2434107791f29bb8c1f2a 2012-06-19T19:32:54.711-04:00

Cisco announced that it has been selected by Israeli service provider HOT to provide networked video technology to enable new video services and applications.

Cisco announced that it has been selected by Israeli service provider HOT to provide networked video technology to enable new video services and applications. http://telecomtv.com/groupdetail_postsDetail.aspx?n=48849&id=4efbed5a-0cc3-4ebd-be09-94f384af3e57 David Deans ddeans756 10 9 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9933004454373976971-f262588e938a13dc752be799a0526a57 2012-01-05T00:33:53.684-05:00

Foreign communications from the U.S. have previously been difficult, as many satellite communications companies focus solely on the American market. In the past this has been problematic for military operations, as the U.S. Military... NewSat has made inroads into the U.S. communications market after forming a strategic alliance with channel partner, and defence communications provider, Proactive Communications Inc. (PCI).

Foreign communications from the U.S. have previously been difficult, as many satellite communications companies focus solely on the American market. In the past this has been problematic for military operations, as the U.S. Military... NewSat has made inroads into the U.S. communications market after forming a strategic alliance with channel partner, and defence communications provider, Proactive Communications Inc. (PCI). http://www.newsat.com/News-Archives/satellite-powering-uc-in-the-middle-east.html Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10360553118658172685-2fce2c1be571de492f15ab5d44c44879 2012-02-07T00:47:11.824-05:00

NewSat is set to execute its satellite capacity deal with MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT). The Australian satellite provider will provide transponder capacity to MEASAT on the upcoming Jabiru-1 Ka-band satellite. The first satellite to be owned and operated by wholly owned Australian firm, Jabiru 1 will carry multiple transponders which will cover MEASAT's markets across South and South East Asia.

NewSat is set to execute its satellite capacity deal with MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT). The Australian satellite provider will provide transponder capacity to MEASAT on the upcoming Jabiru-1 Ka-band satellite. The first satellite to be owned and operated by wholly owned Australian firm, Jabiru 1 will carry multiple transponders which will cover MEASAT's markets across South and South East Asia. http://www.newsat.com/Company-News/tech-deals.html Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1633549844649239932-3e66832f6872c9a48b2625f6911c81ae 2012-03-09T00:30:01.009-05:00

Top mobile operator Zain Group has selected NeuString, a provider of actionable business data analytics, to improve the cost and quality of roaming services across seven Middle East markets.

Top mobile operator Zain Group has selected NeuString, a provider of actionable business data analytics, to improve the cost and quality of roaming services across seven Middle East markets. http://boonplanet.com/?sbarticleid=469 Jeremy Thomposon jthompson830 21 21 0 0