Smartphones Driving China’s Move to 4G Networks

SHANGHAI. - Monday, July 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Smartphones are on track to account for two-thirds of mobile connections in China by the end of this year, according to a new study published today by GSMA Intelligence, the research arm of the GSMA. The new study, ‘How 4G Devices in China Are Transforming the World’s Largest Mobile Market’, finds that smartphone adoption in the country (as a percentage of connections) had reached 62 per cent by the end of Q1 2015, above the average level in Europe (55 per cent).

The rapid adoption of smartphones across urban areas in China has been fuelled by the increasing popularity of both international device brands, such as Apple’s iPhone, and devices produced by a growing number of domestic smartphone vendors. 4G models are now the primary driver of smartphone sales, which is accelerating China’s migration from 3G to 4G ... Read more »

Paris - Sunday, July 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

JCDecaux SA (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces today that its subsidiary JCDecaux ATA (held 60% by JCDecaux, 40% by ATA) has won the advertising contract for the new Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (PMIA) in the city of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This agreement has been reached with Tibah (consortium between TAV Airports, Saudi Oger and Al Rajhi) which operates the new Madinah airport. This exclusive 10-year contract includes all indoor and outdoor advertising solutions.

As part of this contract, JCDecaux ATA will install iconic structures on the Access Road, networks of pole mounted digital screens, premium static displays, offer passenger jet bridges and implement activation opportunities.

With the signing of this contract, JCDecaux ATA maintains its exclusivity over the airport territory within Saudi Arabia after having won the ... Read more »

ISNR Abu Dhabi 2016 to provide the latest homeland security solutions

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Friday, July 10th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

According to a recent Frost and Sullivan report,  the Middle East’s homeland security market will see a compound annual growth rate that is three times the global average, and it is driven primarily by economic diversification and massive scale-up in infrastructure projects such as the centerpiece of Abu Dhabi Airports multibillion-dollar investment program, the Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC),  which will have capacity to handle 30 million passengers per year, and up to 8,500 passengers per hour; in addition to hosting mega-events  such as the Dubai Expo 2020 in the United Arab Emirates and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The report also indicated that overall spending on protection, homeland security, and investment includes providing support to multiple aspects, notably  emergency response, ... Read more »

Pittasoft s’apprête à équiper de fonctionnalités prêtes pour le Cloud sa nouvelle gamme de caméras pour tableaux de bord des voitures

SÉOUL, Corée du Sud - Mardi 14 Juillet 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pittasoft a le plaisir d’annoncer la sortie de son service BlackVue Over the Cloud qu’elle présentera au Salon Mobile World Congress - Shanghai 2015. Prenant part en tant que sponsor d’Innovation City à ce salon mondial qui se tiendra du 15 au 17 juillet prochain, Pittasoft présentera sa dernière caméra pour tableau de bord de voiture (dashcam) et proposera des démonstrations des nouvelles fonctions activées par l’informatique en nuage. À l’heure où les voitures connectées deviennent chaque jour une réalité pour de plus en plus de personnes, Pittasoft, avec BlackVue Over the Cloud, se positionne à la pointe de cette tendance émergente qui devrait connaître d’ici peu une croissance phénoménale. BlackVue Over the Cloud mar ... Read more »

LONDRES - Mardi 14 Juillet 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Le programme au Cap  est composé de cadres des Organisations ;

China Mobile, Huawei, l'Internet Society, MTN et Telenor;

GSMA Présente 'Jumpstart' pour Rassembler les  Start-ups dans  l'Industrie Mobile

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- La GSMA a annoncé aujourd’hui les premiers conférenciers à la conférence Mobile 360 Series -Africa 2015, dont des cadres dans certaines organisations telles que China Mobile, Huawei, l'Internet Society, MTN et Telenor. La GSMA a également annoncé que MTN sera de nouveau le sponsor Platine de l'événement, qui aura lieu entre le 7 et le 9 octobre à l'African Pride Crystal Towers Hôtel and Spa au Cap. L'événement comprendra des discours d'inauguration suscitant des réflexions, des conférences, des sessions de présentation et des débats. Outre la conférence principale, Mobile 360- Africa incorporera des programmes supplémentaires qui met ... Read more »

Le Livre blanc « L’ère de l’information et de la communication (TIC) mobile » exhorte les fournisseurs de solutions de réseau à développer des produits plus étendus et plus intégrés

SHANGHAI - Mardi 14 Juillet 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), un fournisseur international majeur de solutions technologiques de télécommunications pour l’Internet mobile destinées aux entreprises et au grand public, s’est allié à la société d’études IDC pour publier un Livre blanc sur l’évolution de l’infrastructure du réseau mobile et sur la transformation des modèles d’entreprise des opérateurs de télécommunications.

Ce Livre blanc, intitulé « L’ère de l’information et de la communication (TIC) mobile », a noté que les opérateurs migrent vers de nouvelles architectures de réseau, capables de fournir des services « à la demande » aux abonnés, ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Higher Organizing Committee of the 2016 International Conference for Security and National Resilience (ISNR) has discussed the action plan and objectives of the sub-committees in preparation for the exhibition and conference. The exhibition, with a significant turnout expected, will be held from the 15 to the 17 of March next year.  

The third meeting held by the Higher Organizing Committee was chaired by Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior, Deputy Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the exhibition and conference. The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior, with the attendance of members of the Higher Committee; and heads of the sub-committees for the exhibition and conference.

The General Manager of Reed Exhibitions presented the latest developments concerning the inauguration ceremony of th ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Monday, July 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

With Eid El Fitr drawing near, the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate has prepared a plan to further enhance safety by focusing on intensifying control to facilitate traffic flow and reduce the causes of traffic accidents. The plan, which will be implemented near tourist attractions, parks, and internal and external roads, is a part of the  “Your Safety” initiative, as implemented by the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Traffic. The plan aims to warn motorists of the dangers from becoming preoccupied with answering greeting messages and phone calls while driving, which results in a loss of concentration on the road that can lead to traffic accidents.

Brigadier Khamis Ishaq Mohammed, Director of the Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Directo ... Read more »

Due to High Volumes of Vehicles near Mosques

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Traffic Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police warned motorists about the dangers of stopping in roundabouts, especially near crowded mosques. This behavior leads to blocking traffic flow and results in traffic accidents.

Major Matar Mohamed Al Muhairi, Acting Chief of Al Ain Traffic Section, called upon motorists to adhere to traffic rules while they park their cars to perform the Qiyaam Prayers during the last 10 days of Ramadan. He urged for drivers to benefit from the spiritual meanings of the holy month of Ramadan by ensuring the rights of others who share the road. He urged them not to park their vehicles haphazardly, to avoid blocking entrances and exits or other vehicles by parking directly behind them, and to follow the instructions of traffic policemen.

He also stressed the importance of follow ... Read more »

After successfully passing a two-year period of experimentation and analysis

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) has provided its field personnel with high-quality chest-mounted digital cameras. The cameras, which are placed next to the officers’ personal identity cards, are equipped with several techniques that are the result of two years’ worth of testing, experimentation, development and analysis. The cameras are designed to promote the process of development and modernization, and to improve performance through the introduction of the best international practices in the provision of quality services to the public.

Major General Omair Muhammad Al Muhairi, Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, said that the use of these cameras is part of ADP’s efforts to harness all human and technical capabilities to bolster the process of sustained development. He said that ... Read more »

LONDON - Monday, July 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Cape Town Programme Features Executives from Organisations including China Mobile, Huawei, the Internet Society, MTN and Telenor; GSMA Introduces ‘Jumpstart’ to Bring Together Start-Ups and the Mobile Industry

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced the first speakers for the 2015 Mobile 360 Series – Africa conference, including executives from organisations such as China Mobile, Huawei, the Internet Society, MTN and Telenor. The GSMA also announced that MTN will again be the Platinum Sponsor for the event, which will take place 7-9 October at the African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel and Spa in Cape Town and will comprise thought-provoking keynote addresses, fireside chats, pitch sessions and panel discussions. In addition to the main conference, Mobile 360 – Africa will incorporate additional programmes that highlight the initiatives and activities undertaken by the GSMA Mobile for Development pr ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, July 9th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The General Directorate of Punitive and Correctional Establishments at the Ministry of Interior has concluded the Ramadan Tournament held for the inmates of the establishment. The sports games were held as part of the directorate’s plans to create a recreational, educational and cultural environment for the inmates.

The activities were attended by Brigadier Dr. Yusuf Rashed Al Hamidi, Head of the Policies and Standards Department; Colonel Yousef Mohammed Al Shehhi, Director of the Abu Dhabi Federal Punitive and Correctional Establishments Department; Lt. Colonel Ali Saeed Al Naqbi, Director of Sporting Activities; and a number of officers.

The “Ward 5” rehabilitation team was crowned the champion of the six-a-side football tournament, and the “Ward 5” security team was the champion of the volleyball tournament. Amidst all of the games that were all played wit ... Read more »

“The Mobile – Information and Communication (ICT) Era” White Paper urges network solution vendors to develop broader and more integrated products

SHANGHAI. - Monday, July 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, partnered with research company IDC to publish a White Paper on the evolution of mobile network infrastructure and transformation in the business models of telecommunications operators.

The White Paper, entitled “The Mobile – Information and Communication (ICT) Era”, observed that operators are migrating to new network architectures with the capabilities to deliver “on-demand” services to subscribers as users, devices and data applications become ever-smarter. Convergence between information technology and communications technology, as well as ... Read more »