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stc to launch Super Link solution in commercial networks
tc has reached a milestone with the innovation of a commercial s Super Link solution . This solution was deployed in collaboration with Huawei .
This single-antenna link provides up to 10 Gbps using the normal band ; link capacity depends on the used packet size . This deployment decreases the number of antennas from three antennae to one antenna which results in a 67 % reduction in the tower load , the Radio HW load is also reduced by 70 %, Super Link is providing a simplified and large-bandwidth MW solution for 5G suburban sites and chain MW links where high capacity required with long distances .
stc has the largest 5G coverage in Saudi Arabia and the drive towards higher data transmission efficiency will help deliver an enhanced customer experience with digitisation being a pillar of kingdom ’ s vision 2030 .
“ Super Link avoids hardware stacking for long-reach large-capacity microwave , which eases the deployment ,” said Eng . Bader A . Allhieb , Infrastructure VP of stc Saudi Arabia . “ It provides a higher bandwidth and effectively covers suburban areas with 5G . What ’ s more , Super Link can be combined with the long-reach E-band solution that can provide smooth coverage in urban areas to accelerate stc ’ s 5G deployment .
KPMG survey : Building trust through cybersecurity and privacy
Ton Diemont , Head of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy , KPMG , Saudi Arabia and Levant .
KPMG has released its Cyber trust insights 2022 report that analyses the five crucial steps to building trust through cybersecurity and privacy .
The report surveyed 1,881 executives and conducted a series of discussions with corporate leaders and professionals worldwide to explore the extent to which the C-suite recognises this , how they are meeting the challenge and what they need to do next .
KPMG has identified five crucial steps towards building trust through cybersecurity : 1 . Treat cyber and privacy as a golden thread woven into the business
2 . Build internal alliances 3 . Reimagine the chief information security officers ( CISO ) role 4 . Secure leadership support 5 . Reach out to the ecosystem
Emerging technologies such as distributed ledger technology ( DLT ), quantum computing , 5G networks , Artificial Intelligence ( AI )/ Machine Learning ( ML ), and augmented and virtual reality are developing rapidly and promise to transform how businesses operate , the report stated .
“ You can ’ t simply blame the AI system itself for unwanted outcomes . Trustworthy , ethical AI is not a luxury , but a business necessity . Growing numbers of business leaders recognise this , but trust is not secured without effort or challenges ,” said Ton Diemont , Head of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy , KPMG , Saudi Arabia and Levant .
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