Author: Chiquera Swanepoel
Espoo – TECHz Magazine – News Desk Nokia has secured widespread global operator momentum for its artificial intelligence-powered Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) platform as tier-one telecommunications providers shift from early evaluations to live field trials. Moving rapidly from an industry vision toward commercial reality, the technology is being validated across North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Major global operators advancing active proofs of concept and trials include A1 Group, Chunghwa Telecom, du, e&, Mobily, stc, TPG Telecom, and Zain Saudi, building on earlier foundational validation milestones conducted with carriers like NTT DOCOMO, T-Mobile US, SoftBank Corp, and…
Cairo – TECHz Magazine – News Desk The Deloitte Innovation Hub in Cairo is rapidly accelerating its technological capabilities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), positioning Egypt as a central engine in the firm’s global delivery network. Building on its established framework, the hub is driving regional enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity solutions by leveraging local Egyptian engineering talent. According to an operational update published by Zawya, the hub’s expanded capabilities are delivering measurable impacts across critical industries. In the banking and financial services sector, the integration of bespoke Generative AI (GenAI) solutions has…
Houston – TECHzMagazine – News Desk Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Oracle Corporation have announced a major expansion of their technological partnership to accelerate the deployment of gigawatt-scale AI infrastructure globally. Announced on September 2, 2026, the multi-year initiative targets the rising demands of massive AI superclusters by integrating HPE Juniper Networking hardware across Oracle’s global data center footprint. The agreement centers around scaling Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) by rolling out a comprehensive suite of routing and switching platforms across its data centers worldwide, including HPE Juniper PTX and MX routing platforms alongside QFX and EX switches. These QFX switches…
Ondangwa – TECHzMagazine – News Desk In a strategic move to accelerate rural connectivity and digital inclusion, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and NORED Electricity (Pty) Ltd have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The non-binding agreement, signed on 25 August 2026 in Ondangwa, establishes a formal framework for both institutions to cooperate on infrastructure sharing, data exchange, and coordinated planning. The partnership directly addresses the growing convergence between energy utilities and telecommunications, recognizing that stable electricity is foundational to expanding broadband access across Namibia’s underserved regions. The collaboration outlines several operational and strategic areas of focus…
Abuja: TECHzMagazine – News Desk The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formally urged the Nigerian Army to integrate data management and artificial intelligence (AI) into its core operations to transition toward modern warfare. Speaking at the 4th Data Management and Record-Keeping Seminar in Abuja, NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi emphasized shifting from traditional administration to utilizing data as a strategic asset for actionable battlefield intelligence. This modernization push includes implementing AI-driven analytics for real-time frontline insights, adopting automated surveillance systems like the NiDAR AI platform, and partnering with local defense firms to build indigenous drone infrastructure, ultimately securing…
Muscat: Sahar El-Alfy – News Desk 2XL Home has successfully concluded its active participation in the 5th Annual Global Women’s Forum, hosted by the Omani capital, Muscat. Serving as a key sponsor and supporter of the event, the company’s involvement reflects its unwavering commitment to championing initiatives that empower women and enhance their pivotal role in driving sustainable development. Representing 2XL Home at the forum, Manal Al-Shiryani emphasized that backing high-impact, women-focused initiatives is a core component of the company’s vision. She noted that such efforts promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) and contribute to building effective institutional partnerships that support…
London: TECHz – News Desk Global cybersecurity accreditation body CREST has introduced what it describes as the world’s first independently accredited AI standards for cybersecurity service providers, marking a significant step toward establishing verifiable governance for the use of artificial intelligence in professional security services. The newly launched AI-Enabled Penetration Testing accreditation extends CREST’s existing Penetration Testing Accreditation Standard with AI-specific requirements. Rather than relying on voluntary AI pledges or self-assessments, the new framework enables cybersecurity providers to undergo an independent assessment demonstrating that AI is being deployed responsibly, securely, and under appropriate governance when delivering penetration testing services. According…