As always, Etisalat had a very strong presence at GITEX, bringing some of the world’s most unique, specific and impressive technologies and use cases to light for people to see and experience for themselves. Telecom Review managed to secure an exclusive interview with Khalifa Al Shamsi, Group Chief Strategy and Corporate Governance at Etisalat, to discuss the telco’s presence at the exhibit, how they weathered the storm of COVID-19 and the evolving and fast-growing role of 5G.
Interviews: 2020
Related’s Rabih Farhat reveals importance of building strong customer relationships
Related participated in the 14th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit held at The Meydan Hotel in Dubai on November 18th 2020. Rabih Farhat, Founder and Managing Partner at Related delivered a presentation before moderating the digital transformation panel. After the panel, Telecom Review managed to secure an interview with Farhat to find out more on how Related is helping telcos to improve their customer relationships using cutting-edge technologies and insights.
MYCOM OSI’s Mounir Ladki on helping telcos generate revenue from 5G
MYCOM OSI’s CTO and President, Mounir Ladki, participated at the 14th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit held at The Meydan Hotel on November 18th 2020. Telecom Review sat down with Ladki at the event to talk about the role of service assurance in monetizing 5G.
Elias Saab highlights importance of telcos’ social responsibility
Elias Saab, Chief Commercial Officer at Sofrecom, moderated a panel at Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit. After the panel discussion, Telecom Review caught up Saab who says that COVID-19 has highlighted the social responsibility of the telecom industry and the importance of moving from digital-first to human-centric strategies.
InfiNet Wireless CEO talks risks and opportunities amid pandemic
Telecom Review secured an exclusive interview with Dmitry Okorokov, CEO of InfiNet Wireless to discuss the company’s participation at GITEX Technology Week 2020, its mission to provide new wireless solutions for the region and lessons learnt during the pandemic.
Avaya’s President on redefining customer and employee experience solutions
Avaya participated at the 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week, held at Dubai World Trade Center from 6-10 December. The company is focused this year on redefining customer and employee experience solutions to address the emerging needs of the multiexperience economy. Telecom Review secured an interview with Nidal Abou-Ltaif, President of Avaya International to discuss the company’s range of cloud-based solutions and services.
NXN CEO on digital trends in the COVID-19 era
While digital transformation features prominently on all CEOs’ agendas today, NXN’s chief executive is also tasked with empowering other businesses to accelerate their digital journey. Telecom Review spoke with Ghazi Atallah to discuss the importance of implementing an organization’s digital capabilities and leveraging data in order to keep pace.
Nokia Bell Labs’ Dr. Muneer Zuhdi talks industrial automation and value creation at GITEX Technology Week
Dr. Muneer Zuhdi, Head of Consulting at Nokia Bell Labs, delivered a key presentation on “the role of AI in industrial automation and value creation” at the 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week held at Dubai World Trade Center. Telecom Review managed to secure an interview with Dr. Muneer to discuss his demonstration in more detail and to find out more about Nokia’s exciting partnership with NASA to bring a 4G network to the moon.