Generative AI (GenAI), as part of AI and machine learning (AI/ML), took center stage in the telecoms industry in 2024. A lot of operators and CSPs experimented heavily in 2023 and 2024 to select which proofs of concept (POC) have achieved the highest merit to deliver tangible outcomes.

Read more: Taking AI from Concept to Value to Accelerate Telco Innovation in the Middle East and Africa Region

The Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) market is projected to reach USD 42,606.90 million by 2030, signifying an increase of 38.9% in terms of compound annual growth rate (CAGR), according to market intelligence and consulting firm, Prescient and Strategic Intelligence.

Read more: Accelerating Enterprise Growth with SD-WAN in Multi-Cloud Environments

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced new data center components designed to support the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and customers’ evolving needs. These capabilities combine innovations in power, cooling, and hardware design to create a more energy efficient data center that will underpin further customer innovation.

Read more: AWS Announces Data Center Innovations for 2025

To empower organizations as they embrace AI’s full potential while safeguarding their critical assets, Cisco is finalizing a deal which involves integrating Robust Intelligence’s technology into the Cisco Security Cloud. 

Read more: Securing AI-Driven Enterprises: Cisco to Acquire Robust Intelligence

Cloud services provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS), recently launched the Generative Artificial Intelligence Partner Innovation Alliance, expanding the reach of the Generative AI Innovation Center (GenAIIC) which supports the establishment and deployment of generative AI (GenAI) solutions.

Read more: AWS Launches Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance

MYCOM OSI, a leading independent provider of network assurance and service experience assurance solutions to some of the world's largest communications service providers (CSPs), has announced the beta release of EAA GenAie, a generative AI application enabling data-driven decision-making for business executives and operations engineers.

Read more: Beta Launch: MYCOM OSI Brings EAA GenAie to the Forefront of CSP Decision-Making

In a significant move, du Pay, the advanced digital payment arm of du, has advanced digital payments across the UAE by formalizing a partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. This collaboration marks du Pay's entry as a principal member authorized to issue Visa cards, emphasizing its commitment to digital empowerment and financial inclusion. Customers can seamlessly order their du Pay Visa prepaid cards, both digital and physical, via the du Pay app, facilitating access to secure and universally accepted payment solutions.

Read more: du Pay Partners with Visa to Foster Inclusive Digital Economy

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