Author: Anita Bosman

Muscat: TECHz – News Desk Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman’s national satellite operator, has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space to deliver OmanSat-1, a state-of-the-art, fully reconfigurable high-throughput OneSat telecommunications satellite and associated systems. SCT leads Oman’s National Satellite Programme, building satellite communications infrastructure to serve both public and private sector needs. OmanSat-1 will operate in the Ka-band, providing high-capacity connectivity primarily over Oman, its economic waters, and extending across the Middle East, East Africa, and Asia. Its fully reconfigurable design allows SCT to meet the demands of diverse users, including government and private networks, oil and gas,…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk As Nigeria deepens its digital transformation, the call for data sovereignty – ensuring that data generated within the country is stored, governed, and secured locally – has become more urgent. With global digital disruptions increasing in frequency, the risks of relying heavily on foreign data infrastructure have been brought sharply into focus. Recent international outages affecting major platforms demonstrated how dependent Nigeria’s digital economy remains on systems hosted beyond its borders. The consequences of hosting national data abroad are now more evident than ever. Nigerian institutions face exposure to global service disruptions, unpredictable international regulations,…

Claremont: TECHz – News Desk CommScope, a global leader in network connectivity, has announced its new RUCKUS® Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) suite, featuring advanced AI and Wi-Fi 7 technologies designed to optimize network management for residential and managed properties. The suite integrates the AI-driven RUCKUS One platform, the RUCKUS Digital System Engineer (DSE) assistant, and next-generation Wi-Fi 7 access points to provide intelligent network analytics, automation, and seamless connectivity. The RUCKUS One® MDU 360 platform builds on the company’s AI-driven RUCKUS One technology and is tailored for property owners and managed service providers (MSPs). It delivers a unified view of network…

Khobar: TECHz – News Desk Riverbed, a global leader in AIOps for observability, has announced the launch of its Riverbed Aternity® Cloud solution hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The platform becomes the first SaaS-based observability solution in the country with integrated AI capabilities designed to comply with Saudi Arabia’s data sovereignty and regulatory requirements. The launch coincides with Riverbed establishing its Middle East and North Africa Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh. Staffed with a local General Manager, executive directors, and a dedicated team, the RHQ aims to strengthen customer and partner support in the region and drive further…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens to enhance the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies across the emirate’s public facilities. The agreement aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and reflects Dubai’s ambition to build a sustainable, knowledge-driven digital economy that harnesses innovation to enhance the efficiency of the city’s infrastructure and public services. The MoU was signed by Badr Anwahi, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, and Helmut von Struve, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Middle East and…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk Millions of Nigerians can now receive money from abroad instantly, thanks to a new alliance between Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, and MoMo PSB, the fintech platform of Nigeria’s largest mobile network operator, MTN. The alliance marks the significant stride attained by MoMo in the expansion of its African and international remittance corridors, allowing MoMo customers to receive funds from key international markets including the USA, UK, Canada, France, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Israel and South Africa. Through this collaboration, MoMo users can receive international funds instantly and use them for…

Washington: TECHz – News Desk Amazon Leo has unveiled its new gigabit-speed “Ultra” antenna and launched an enterprise preview program, giving select businesses the opportunity to test its advanced satellite internet services ahead of a wider rollout next year. Formerly known as Project Kuiper, Amazon Leo now operates with over 150 satellites in low Earth orbit, delivering enterprise-grade performance for private and public sector customers. The Leo Ultra terminal, Amazon’s fastest customer-grade phased array antenna in production, offers download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 400 Mbps. Built for demanding environments, the durable, weather-resistant…

Johannesburg: TECHz – News Desk Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal has announced a transformative investment of over R1.1 billion in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26), reinforcing its commitment to connecting communities and driving digital inclusion across South Africa’s most populous province. Imran Khan, Managing Executive, Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Region: “Our investment in KwaZulu-Natal reflects our commitment to building a digitally inclusive province where everyone can access the opportunities of the digital economy.” R1.1 Billion Network Investment Strengthens Connectivity Vodacom’s R1.142 billion investment in KZN’s network infrastructure during the financial year demonstrates the company’s commitment to ubiquitous connectivity across the province. The…

Cairo: TECHz – News Desk The GSMA launched the report, accelerating digital industries in the GCC and wider MENA region at the inaugural MWC25 Doha, revealing that enterprises across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are outpacing global peers in their adoption of advanced digital technologies, underpinned by ambitious national digital agendas and accelerated investment in AI and 5G. Drawing on a survey of more than 850 enterprises across 10 industries and eight countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia and Türkiye, the study finds that MENA enterprises are investing heavily in technologies that directly…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) celebrated the closing of this year’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Women in ICT Training, a programme that began in 2023 with the aim of empowering Nigerian women in technology. The ceremony, led by Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, marked the culmination of weeks of intensive training across all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria-North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, and Southwest. Throughout the programme, participants acquired vital digital skills, discovered their voices in technology, and gained the confidence to shape their futures in the digital…