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Etisalat and Nokia provide ultra-fast 5G broadband services in UAE
UAE-based telco Etisalat and Nokia , have deployed 5G network , providing enhanced mobile broadband services and expanding 5G coverage and revenue opportunities in the UAE . Nokia ’ s 5G portfolio supports Etisalat ’ s mission of driving the digital future to empower societies . Etisalat is building an autonomous 5G network using Etisalat A3 platform , where Nokia has worked with the telco to deliver best-in-class customer experience , as 5G ’ s ultra-high bandwidth and low-latency enrich service offerings and transform business models .
Haitham Abdulrazzak , Chief Technology Officer , Etisalat , said : “ As a true pioneer , we have always embraced the latest technologies to drive the digital future to empower society .
“ The 5G services we have rolled out truly enhances lifestyles and delivers significant gains in productivity in the UAE , contributing to the national innovation strategy .”
Saeed Al Zarouni , SVP , Mobile Network , Etisalat , added : “ Etisalat ’ s technical teams have closely worked with Nokia to build the 5G network smoothly and enabled 5G coverage with ultra-high speed and low latency services in the UAE .
“ The high capacity 5G network also allows us to provide services to a large number of customers .”
Tommi Uitto , President , Mobile Networks , Nokia , said : “ With this deployment , Nokia is supporting Etisalat achieve its vision of driving the digital future .”
Senetas and Thales launch first quantum resistant network encryption solution
Thales and Senetas have collaborated to launch the world ’ s first quantum resistant network encryption solution , capable of protecting customer data ( at speeds up to 100 Gbps ) against future quantum attacks .
Regarded the most significant threat to cybersecurity , quantum computing looks set to render many of today ’ s security methods , such as encryption , obsolete . With estimates that a working quantum computer outside a lab environment will be a reality within the next five to 10 years , minimum security requirement standards are being developed to protect data in a quantum world .
Andrew Wilson , CEO , Senetas , said : “ As quantum computing becomes a reality , organisations around the world should develop a quantum security strategy and start planning to implement quantum resistant encryption sooner rather than later . This is the first to market high-speed network encryption platform that provides quantum resistant encryption with today ’ s encryption technology . Our government , defence and business customers can make a secure transition to a future quantum-safe world knowing data is protected for the long-term .”
Todd Moore , Vice President , Encryption Solutions , Thales , said : “ It ’ s vital that businesses understand that all of today ’ s encryption standards are not fit for a quantum world . p
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