At ITW Asia 2024, held in Shangri La Singapore, Telecom Review Asia interviewed Connee, CEO of Cypress Telecom (CypressTel) to discuss the company’s journey and key milestones as it celebrates 16 years of success. Connee shared strategic partnerships and growth initiatives that have fueled CypressTel’s expansion. She also shared how the company is harnessing AI to elevate its SD-WAN and SASE solutions, delivering enhanced security and operational efficiency for its clients.

During the 18th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Telecom Review had an exclusive interview with Mikko Lavanti, SVP, Mobile Networks, Nokia MEA. He shared the core of Nokia MEA’s mobile network strategy in 2024, the value of partnerships, the initiatives for sustainable, intelligent, and secure mobile networks, and a glimpse of what Nokia will continue to do amidst the MEA region’s dynamic evolution.

In an exclusive interview during the 18^th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Haofei Liu, Vice President, ICT Marketing & Solution Sales, Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, elaborated on the implementation of AI-driven autonomous networks in the region.

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Fortinet’s Senior Director for South Middle East, Shadi Khuffash, discusses the company’s initiatives, collaborations, and journey to enhancing global cybersecurity.

As a co-host of the 2024 ITU CxO Meeting, Telecom Review had an exclusive interview with du CTO Saleem Alblooshi, a key figure driving innovation in 5G, AI, and next-generation digital infrastructure in the UAE.

In this conversation, we’ll explore how du is shaping the digital landscape in the UAE and beyond; discuss the challenges and opportunities in monetizing 5G infrastructure; the role of AI in advancing network efficiency and sustainability, and du’s pivotal participation in global initiatives.

Mobily Wholesale is playing a key role in driving digital transformation and realizing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals; by positioning the Kingdom as a global digital hub. In an exclusive interview, Thamer Alfadda, SVP of Wholesale at Mobily, talks about the company’s efforts in shaping the digital landscape in the Kingdom.

Watch the highlights from the 2024 Telecom Review Excellence Awards Ceremony, celebrating the industry's top innovators and leaders. Discover the key moments, inspiring achievements, and exciting awards that define excellence in the telecom and ICT sectors.

During the 18^th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Telecom Review had an exclusive interview with Eng. Tariq Al Awadhi, Executive Director, Spectrum Affairs, TDRA. He discussed the importance of the new spectrum allocation for 6G development in the country and their commitment towards effective spectrum management.

During the 18th Telecom Review Leaders' Summit, a launch ceremony celebrating the joint efforts of regulators, operators, and vendors in positioning the Middle East as a global leader in 5G-Advanced technology was initiated. As 5G-Advanced continues to evolve, it is clear that industry collaboration, technological innovation, and a focus on use cases are critical to unlock its full potential.