Thursday, 14 July 2016 09:45
idDAS helps operators make the most of infrastructure, says Cobham Wireless VP
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) have become essential to reliable connectivity as more and more people expect to upload and download information on the go. In a heavily crowded sports arena, thousands of fans are eager to upload their memories online. The only way that can happen efficiently is by using a DAS system: a network of separated antenna nodes connected to a common source via a transport medium that provides wireless service within a geographic area or structure. No stranger…
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Monday, 27 June 2016 09:14
Conax Principal Architect talks about securing content ‘from lens to lens’ in a digital age
With smartphone adoption, OTTs and hacker advancement is progressing like never before, with digital content continuously at risk. Many organizations have built an entire practice around the issue. One such leader in content security is Conax, a part of the Kudelski Group, who enables secure content revenues for over 400 operators, representing 140 million pay-TV consumers in 85 countries globally. Amidst the chaos of CommunicAsia2016, Conax EVP Principal Architect, Tor Helge Kristiansen, spoke exclusively to Active Telecoms about the company’s…
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Monday, 20 June 2016 07:47
Danial Mausoof spoke to Active Telecoms about Nokia’s role in Asia Pacific
Nokia’s recognizable brand spans the globe, from America to Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Undoubtedly its most diverse region, Nokia’s operations in Asia Pacific-Japan (APJ) covers a wide range of countries including Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. With more than 5,000 employees across the APJ region, Nokia is able to offer a strong local presence and understanding of specific requirements…
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Tuesday, 14 June 2016 05:20
Q&A with Es’hailSat CEO about ambitions to expand the company’s worldwide satellite footprint
Since its inception in 2010, Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has grown into a major satellite operator in Qatar in the Middle East. Based in Doha, with the aim to be a truly global satellite operator and services provider, Es’hailSat started the operation of its first satellite Es’hail-1 at 25.5° East in 2013 supporting key broadcasters in the region, beIN SPORTS and Al Jazeera Media Network. Es’hailSat President & CEO, Mr. Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari, spoke to Active Telecoms about…
Monday, 13 June 2016 08:14
Ericsson’s road to 5G: APAC CTO Magnus Ewerbring spoke to Active Telecoms
As one of the world’s leading telecom vendors, Ericsson is one of the most qualified industry leaders to predict future telecom trends. One area of particular focus for the Swedish communication technology provider is 5G. Ericsson expects 5G to enable organizations to move into new markets and build new revenue streams with radically new business models and use cases, including Internet of Things (IoT) applications. At BroadcastAsia2016 held in early June in Singapore, Magnus Ewerbring, CTO, Ericsson, Asia Pacific, spoke…
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Sunday, 29 May 2016 10:01
Elitecore Technologies’ Vaibhav Mehta discusses bridging the divide between connected services
Elitecore Technologies has over 16 years of experience in delivering next-generation BSS, packet core, and carrier Wi-Fi solutions having over 175 network deployments with 59 service providers worldwide. The company proudly serves 13 of the top 30 global telecom operators. In the following interview, Vaibhav Mehta, Sr. VP – New Business Development, Elitecore Technologies, discusses Elitecore’s unique capabilities to monetize IP networks; pain points facing operators; the struggle operators face to increase ARPU in the data market; and the Elitecore’s…
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Sunday, 08 May 2016 08:27
Eutelsat’s Ghassan Murat discusses the recent partnership with OSN and joint venture with ViaSat
Eutelsat, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, first took shape in 1977. Its first satellite was launched in 1983, revolutionizing satellite television. Today, Eutelsat stands as one of the most innovative, service-led operators in the commercial satellite business. Eutelsat operates 40 satellites that provide premium coverage for Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. Ghassan Murat, commercial development director for Eutelsat Middle East, discusses the company’s recent partnership with OSN for more HD channels, its joint venture…
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Tuesday, 03 May 2016 13:45
Nokia’s Noel Kirkaldy discusses the future of Nokia as the #1 vendor of 4G public safety technology
In light of the fact that Nokia has recently been identified by Current Analysis as the number 1 vendor of 4G public safety technology in a study involving 100 global operators, Noel Kirkaldy, head of Vertical Solutions Business Development, Middle East and Africa, Nokia discusses the company’s involvement with critical communications, as well as its selection by Nedaa in Dubai to deploy smart city solutions based on a 5G-ready next generation network. Nokia has been identified as #1 vendor of…
Tuesday, 03 May 2016 13:23
Q&A with Mehmet Balos: Mitel’s NFV technology required for a 5G future
Canadian-based Mitel is a provider of enterprise and mobile communications and powers over 2 billion connections every day, helping businesses to connect, collaborate and take care of their customers. The company has over 2,500 channel partners and regional headquarters around the globe. In the following Q&A, Mehmet Balos, Vice President, International Sales, Mitel, discusses the future of LTE, Mitel’s Mobile Carrier solutions, and its NFV technology which is essential for the future of 5G. Tell us about your portfolio of…
Tuesday, 19 April 2016 08:45
Intel Security VP shares his thoughts on the evolution of technology and security
Raj Samani is an active member of the info-security community. He assisted in the RSA Wireless Survey for London in 2006, participated on the consultation committee for RIPA Part III, and features in the Info-security Europe Hall of Fame 2012. As a highly accomplished author, Mr. Samani is the vice president and chief technical officer, EMEA, for Intel Security. In the following interview, Samani shares his thoughts on the evolution of technology and security. Can you tell us about Intel…
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Sunday, 17 April 2016 06:42
VP of QLogic on new FastLinQ Ethernet-based technology
US-based QLogic is a global leader and technology innovator specializing in high performance server and storage networking connectivity products. Leading OEMs and channel partners worldwide rely on QLogic for their server and storage networking solutions. At this year’s Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, QLogic introduced new ethernet connectivity products for its telco, enterprise, managed service provider, cloud and storage customers. In the following interview, Greg Scherer, VP & CTO, QLogic, at Mobile World Congress 2016, shares his insights about…
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Sunday, 17 April 2016 06:17
VP of Comarch talks about smart cities and expansion in the Middle East
Comarch stands as a leading global powerhouse, specializing in the design, implementation and integration of advanced IT services and software. The Middle East is an important region for the company as it expands its M2M and internet of things (IoT) portfolio. Marcin Dabrowski, vice president, Comarch, shares insights about the company’s strategy in the Middle East, recent partnerships with STC and Nokia, and expansion into smart cities. Comarch provides a range of IT systems and software services: banking, healthcare, insurance,…
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