As enterprises and service providers navigate the complexities of modern connectivity, MEF is accelerating the adoption of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS). Artificial intelligence’s (AI) integration with NaaS is advancing this shift, enabling service providers to drive new business in meeting the emerging demands of enterprise.

Read more: MEF’s Kevin Vachon on Accelerating NaaS Adoption and Industry Certifications

As we step into 2025, the telecom landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa presents both significant opportunities and challenges. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Rajiv Aggarwal, Head of Sales, Sub-Saharan Africa, Cloud & Network Services at Nokia, reflects on key takeaways from 2024, the growing role of automation and AI, the escalating importance of security, and the trends set to shape the telecom industry in 2025. His insights offer a roadmap for navigating this rapidly evolving market.

Read more: Shaping Sub-Saharan Africa’s Telecom Future: Insights from Nokia’s Rajiv Aggarwal

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is at the forefront of innovation and global digital transformation, delivering next-generation digital services to enterprises and consumers. du, one of the country’s leading telecom and digital service providers, has demonstrated its commitment to advancing the 5G Advanced innovation and UAE’s digital landscape.

Read more: Saleem Alblooshi Explores How du is Developing the UAE’s 5G Advanced and Sustainable Future

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Recent advances in neural communication, powered by Artificial Intelligence, have enabled paralyzed individuals to communicate at speeds of up to 78 words per minute.

Recent studies have shown that advanced brain-reading implants, boosted by artificial intelligence (AI), can enable two paralyzed individuals to communicate with remarkable speed and accuracy. In one of the studies, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) translated neural signals into text or synthesized speech at rates of 62 and 78 words per minute. While this is slower than natural conversation, it represents significant progress in this field. Researchers worked with a patient with motor neuron disease, inserting silicon electrodes and training algorithms to decode neural signals for speech. A second team used a less invasive technique called electrocorticography on a stroke survivor, achieving similar results. Although improvements are needed, these developments hold promise for future applications. Both groups aim to enhance speed and accuracy with more robust algorithms, and further testing on a larger scale is required to ensure reliability.

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