Oman’s telecom operator Omantel, and Indonesian Telkomsel has signed up to GSMA’s ebusiness network accelerator program to trial next gen telco blockchain network for roaming. The new network will speed up roaming processes, support roaming agreement negotiations and expedite billing and settlement. The trials will go live in June 2023.   The GSMA eBusiness Network is a private-permissioned industry-wide blockchain solution, launched in 2021 to support a wide range of operator business requirements and transform the wholesale roaming clearing and settlement process. It was formed following collaborative research between the GSMA and CK Hutchison Group Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Verizon and Vodafone who were the founding members of the Blockchain for Wholesale Roaming (BWR) initiative, convened by the GSMA. Blockchain technology securely automates the complex business processes for wholesale roaming, ensuring that the interoperation between MNOs is a...

  UAE, du telecom which is participating at the World Police Summit, taking place from 7-9 March 2023 at Dubai World Trade Centre will be utilizing blockchain technology to enhance security for law enforcement.   du will showcase use cases such as decentralization of criminal records through blockchain technology which supports the UAE Blockchain Strategy 2021. Blockchain can replace criminal records with a network where documents are easily accessible and could not be tampered with, making them safe and secure. At the event, du will present innovative digital solutions to enhance digital security for law enforcement with technology-driven tools and resources to aid in their day-to-day operations and enable them to carry out their tasks more efficiently and effectively. Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer (Acting) at du said: “From leveraging high-bandwidth low-latency 5G mobile networks to enhance security to utilizing blockchain technology to assist law enforcement, the Wo...

  KSA born Nuqtah NFT marketplace has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Saudi Telecom group (STC) to tokenize photographs from stc’s Sarha project and mint them in the form of non-fungible assets exclusively on the Nuqtah NFT marketplace. As per the blog, STC is committed to delivering the best customers experience through its advanced technology and innovative solutions. Sarha, the world's first content-generating camel, is set to take its viewers on a journey of discovery. The camel travelled around Saudi Arabia in tandem with the most skilled photographers, capturing stunning images and videos that will be shared with the world. Sarha's journey will take its viewers further than ever before with the broadest network and widest coverage. This unique project provided by stc  has be used to create amazing experiences for people all over the world. As such Nuqtah and stc have come together to create a unique collaboration that will bring the world of phot...

  stc Bahrain has become the first telecom operator in Bahrain to accept cryptocurrencies through its partnership with Eazy Financial Services, a leading Bahraini Payment Services provider specializing in POS and online payment gateway. EazyPay uses BinancePay and wallet to offer this service to more than 5000 POS terminals in Bahrain.  The collaboration with Eazy Financial Services is a strategic step from stc Bahrain towards expanding the payment options with the future of currency to address the increasing demand for flexible and easy-to-use crypto payments.  stc Bahrain CEO Nezar Banabeela, stated, “Rapid digitization across the globe is transforming all aspects of our lives, and payments are the most crucial element. From online shopping and streaming videos to money transfers, almost every digital activity relies on a payment system. We are incredibly proud to be the first telecom operator in Bahrain to accept cryptocurrency payments, a demonstration of our strong ...