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Nokia partners with Telecom Egypt to bring 5G AirScale to Alexandria , Aswan , Cairo , Giza , Luxor
Nokia announced a new partnership with
Telecom Egypt to bring 5G technology to Egypt for the first time . The collaboration aims to revolutionise the country ’ s telecom landscape by introducing the transformative power of 5G to cities including Alexandria , Aswan , Cairo , Giza , and Luxor .
Nokia will provide its comprehensive AirScale portfolio to deliver an exceptional network experience to Telecom Egypt ’ s customers including faster data speeds , enhanced performance , and capacity . Deployment will take place later this year .
Under the agreement , Nokia will deploy 5G radio access network , RAN equipment from its industry AirScale portfolio , comprising baseband units and its latest generation of Massive MIMO radios . These solutions utilise Nokia ’ s energy-efficient ReefShark Systemon-Chip technology , delivering extensive 5G capacity and coverage as well as enabling easy deployments .
Nokia will also offer various professional services , encompassing deployment , integration , and network optimisation .
5G technology will bring numerous benefits , including increased capacity for seamless connectivity in some of Egypt ’ s most densely populated areas . This will support a wide
range of applications and services , resulting in faster downloads , smoother streaming , and improved network performance . This advancement will enable unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency across various sectors , empowering organisations to thrive in today ’ s fast-paced digital landscape .
Earlier this year , Telecom Egypt secured the country ’ s first 5G license , which is valid for 15 years .
Mohamed Al Fowey , Vice President , and Chief Technology Officer at Telecom Egypt , said : “ This new agreement with Nokia further strengthens our strong partnership , reaffirms our commitment to providing cutting-edge digital services , and positions us at the forefront of the 5G revolution . Both our consumer and enterprise customers can look forward to enhanced mobile broadband and exciting new applications that leverage the speed and low latency of 5G technology .”
GateLock partners with ESET and SAFETICA to deliver cybersecurity solutions in Egypt
GateLock , a cybersecurity solutions provider , has recently formed a strategic alliance with ESET and Safetica , two renowned information security software and smart solutions providers . This partnership strengthens GateLock ’ s position as a premier provider of their smart solutions in Egypt and the Middle East .
The announcement was made during GateLock ’ s client conference , which highlighted the latest innovating security solutions . The event attracted international experts , representatives from global corporations , influential figures in the telecommunications and IT sector in Egypt , and Elias Tsapsides , Sales Manager at ESET for Cyprus , Malta , and Greece .
Mohamed Haroon , the co-founder and CEO of GateLock , expressed his delight with the partnership , which aligns with GateLock ’ s strategic objectives for expansion to deliver cutting-edge security solutions in Egypt and the Middle East .
Demes Strouthos , General Manager of ESET Middle East , said , “ We are delighted to engage in a partnership with GateLock , as this collaboration will allow us to broaden the scope of our state-of-the-art solutions in countering cyber threats .”
GateLock outlined the Company ’ s strategic plan for the upcoming period , which centres around attaining a 10 % of market share in the Egyptian market by offering cutting-edge security solutions across various key sectors . The company is engaging in partnerships with a consortium of stakeholders to cater to diverse areas , including education , healthcare , banking , and other significant industries .
ESET has been present in the Egyptian market for the past 15 years , recognising its potential as a promising market that demands constant innovation to keep pace with technological advancements .
On the other hand , Safetica focuses on delivering integrated solutions that protect critical and sensitive data within large organisations . Their solutions ensure complete control and management of data across documents and emails , as well as monitoring and analysing data using AI systems . p
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