Exclusive Interviews

The ICT industry has become the cornerstone of social development. Advanced technologies such as 5G in the post-pandemic era will enable more industries to benefit from the digital economy.

Telecom Review secured an exclusive interview with Dmitry Okorokov, CEO of InfiNet Wireless to discuss the company’s participation at GITEX Technology Week 2020, its mission to provide new wireless solutions for the region and lessons learnt during the pandemic.

du showcased some of its cutting-edge innovations and solutions at the 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week. In its mission to help enterprises achieve their digital transformation objective, the company announced the launch of its digital platform, newly-formed partnerships, and opening of data centers in the region. As always, du's strategic vision is clear and that is to help customers embark upon digitalization.

At GITEX 2020, Telecom Review spoke to Ayhem Al Zaem, ICT regional sales manager, Middle East and Africa, Red Hat to discuss the company’s participation at the annual exhibition and the measures it took to guarantee business continuity during these challenging times.

Every year at GITEX, Etisalat showcases some of the most innovative technologies and solutions of our time. The advanced use cases which were exhibited this year spanned across a variety of industries, some of which included retail, healthcare and mobility among many others.

Etisalat has proven its leadership in 5G over the past 2 years through numerous milestones that it has achieved ever since it launched 5G commercially in May 2018. At GITEX 2020, Etisalat demonstrated cutting-edge use cases functioning over its 5G network.

Huawei’s presence at GITEX this year has been nothing short of impressive and innovative. Huawei UAE very recently appointed cybersecurity expert, Aloysius Cheang to be their Chief Security Officer, making him Huawei’s first CSO in the region.

5G has become more than just a buzzword and this is particularly evident in the MENA region since 2019. Nokia, one of the region’s most prominent players in the 5G space, has been at the forefront of innovation throughout the development of network infrastructure, be it 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G.

Telecom Review secured an exclusive interview with Dmitry Okorokov, CEO of InfiNet Wireless to discuss the company’s participation at GITEX Technology Week 2020, its mission to provide new wireless solutions for the region and lessons learnt during the pandemic.

Sofrecom’s CSR has been a model for many others to follow. The company’s distinguished approach to social responsibility was recognized at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards ceremony. Claire Khoury, marketing, communication and CSR director, Sofrecom tells us why the company won the Best CSR Initiative and how Sofrecom is contributing to digital inclusion.