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Hi Dubai
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
e& Partners with Digicel to Strengthen International Voice Services and Combat Telecom Fraud
e& has partnered with Digicel Group to enhance the quality and security of Digicel's international voice services across 24 markets in the Americas, marking a major move in the global telecom landscape. Under the strategic agreement, e& will manage inbound and outbound international traffic for Digicel, streamlining operations and improving service performance. This collaboration also focuses on implementing advanced AI-driven technologies to detect and prevent fraud, a growing concern in the telecommunications sector. The initiative will provide both companies with real-time monitoring, threat mitigation tools, and robust security protocols aimed at protecting users, operators, and the broader telecom ecosystem. With rising threats and evolving technologies, the partnership is designed to set a new standard for operational resilience and security in international voice traffic management. By aligning their expertise, Digicel and e& are not only boosting technical capabilities but also future-proofing operations amid industry shifts such as the rise of OTT platforms and VoLTE. The collaboration supports Digicel's wholesale strategy by optimising costs and reinforcing its market position. Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier and Wholesale Officer at e&, said the partnership aligns with e&'s strategic expansion, particularly as the company establishes its wholesale hub in Miami. He emphasized the importance of delivering high-quality, innovative, and secure services across the Caribbean and the Americas. Liam Donnelly, Digicel Group Chief Business Officer, noted that the alliance enhances customer experience and opens the door to broader international business opportunities. As telecom providers face increasing challenges, this partnership between e& and Digicel represents a forward-looking approach to operational excellence, fraud resilience, and long-term growth in international communications. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Zawya
05-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
E& and Digicel Group announce strategic partnership to enhance international voice services Aaross the Americas
Caribbean, Abu Dhabi – e& and Digicel Group have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Digicel's international voice services across the Americas. Under this collaboration, e& will serve as Digicel's partner in 24 markets for inbound and outbound international traffic, optimizing operations and elevating service quality. As fraud threats within the telecommunications sector continue to grow in scale and complexity, Digicel and e& are reinforcing their joint commitment to protecting the industry through the deployment of cutting-edge, AI-driven fraud detection and prevention technologies. This strategic initiative will empower both companies with real-time monitoring capabilities, proactive threat mitigation, and enhanced security protocols—protecting customers, operators, and the broader telecom ecosystem. By combining their global expertise and technological leadership, Digicel and e& are setting a new benchmark in international voice traffic management and fraud resilience. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in establishing more resilient, secure, and trusted ecosystem for the telecommunications industry. By adopting an innovative approach, Digicel continues to refine its wholesale strategy in response to evolving industry trends, including the rise of OTT services and VoLTE. This partnership will enable Digicel to optimize costs, streamline infrastructure investments, and strengthen its market position. 'Leveraging our extensive expertise in international voice solutions, our partnership with Digicel Group is fully aligned with e& Carrier & Wholesale's strategy to expand our global footprint and deliver next-generation voice services across key international markets,' said Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer at e&. 'As we establish our Wholesale's strategic hub in Miami as one of our key locations for the region, this collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality, secure, and innovative telecom services across the Caribbean, Americas and beyond. Together, we are setting new benchmarks in international voice traffic management and fraud prevention, ensuring long-term growth and scalability for both organizations.' With its deep industry knowledge and technical capabilities, e& will play a key role in supporting Digicel's ambitions to enhance customer experience, improve operational resilience, and future-proof its international voice services. 'Our partnership with e& enables us to optimize operations and elevate the quality of services we deliver to our customers. It also opens the door to broader partnership opportunities across international business lines - creating value for both our organizations and the customers we serve.' Said Digicel Group Chief Business Officer, Liam Donnelly. About e& e& is a global technology group committed to advancing the digital future across markets in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. With the group's financial performance in 2024 showing a consolidated revenue of AED 59.2 billion and a net profit of AED 10.8 billion, e& continues to maintain its position as a financial powerhouse, reflected by its strong credit rating and solid balance sheet. Founded in Abu Dhabi over 48 years ago, e& has evolved from a telecom pioneer into a technology group. Its footprint now spans 38 countries, offering a comprehensive portfolio of innovative digital services ranging from advanced connectivity, entertainment, streaming and financial services to AI-powered solutions, cloud computing, ICT, cybersecurity and IoT platforms. The Group is structured around five core business pillars: e& UAE, e& international, e& life, e& enterprise and e& capital, each catering to distinct customer and market needs. These pillars empower e& to lead in various sectors, from telecom and digital lifestyle to enterprise services and venture investments. The ongoing strategic investments in AI, IoT, 5G and cloud services reinforce its leadership in the global technology landscape, driving the future of smart connectivity and innovation. Driven by innovation, sustainability and a commitment to digital empowerment, e& is set on creating a smarter, more connected future for individuals, businesses and communities. About Digicel Enabling customers to live, work, play and flourish in a connected world, Digicel's world class LTE and fibre networks deliver state-of-the-art mobile, home and business solutions. Serving nine million consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, our investments of over US$5 billion and a commitment to our communities through our Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 2 million people to date. With our Connecting. Empowering vision at the heart of everything we do - supported by our DIGI values of Diversity, Integrity, Growth and Innovation - our 5,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality for customers, communities and countries day in, day out.
Al Etihad
05-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
e&, Digicel Group to enhance international voice services across Americas
5 May 2025 18:19 ABU DHABI (WAM)e& and Digicel Group have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Digicel's international voice services across the Americas. Under this collaboration, e& will serve as Digicel's partner in 24 markets for inbound and outbound international traffic, optimising operations and elevating service fraud threats within the telecommunications sector continue to grow in scale and complexity, Digicel and e& are reinforcing their joint commitment to protecting the industry through the deployment of cutting-edge, AI-driven fraud detection, and prevention strategic initiative will empower both companies with real-time monitoring capabilities, proactive threat mitigation, and enhanced security protocols—protecting customers, operators, and the broader telecom combining their global expertise and technological leadership, Digicel and e& are setting a new benchmark in international voice traffic management and fraud collaboration marks a significant step forward in establishing more resilient, secure, and trusted ecosystem for the telecommunications adopting an innovative approach, Digicel continues to refine its wholesale strategy in response to evolving industry trends, including the rise of OTT services and VoLTE. This partnership will enable Digicel to optimise costs, streamline infrastructure investments, and strengthen its market Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier and Wholesale Officer at e&, said, 'Leveraging our extensive expertise in international voice solutions, our partnership with Digicel Group is fully aligned with e& Carrier & Wholesale's strategy to expand our global footprint and deliver next-generation voice services across key international markets."As we establish our Wholesale's strategic hub in Miami as one of our key locations for the region, this collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality, secure, and innovative telecom services across the Caribbean, Americas and beyond. Together, we are setting new benchmarks in international voice traffic management and fraud prevention, ensuring long-term growth and scalability for both organisations.'With its deep industry knowledge and technical capabilities, e& will play a key role in supporting Digicel's ambitions to enhance customer experience, improve operational resilience, and future-proof its international voice services. Digicel Group Chief Business Officer Liam Donnelly commented, 'Our partnership with e& enables us to optimise operations and elevate the quality of services we deliver to our customers. It also opens the door to broader partnership opportunities across international business lines - creating value for both our organisations and the customers we serve."
Mid East Info
05-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
e& and Digicel Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance International Voice Services Across the Americas
Caribbean, Abu Dhabi, May 2025 – e& and Digicel Group have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Digicel's international voice services across the Americas. Under this collaboration, e& will serve as Digicel's partner in 24 markets for inbound and outbound international traffic, optimizing operations and elevating service quality. As fraud threats within the telecommunications sector continue to grow in scale and complexity, Digicel and e& are reinforcing their joint commitment to protecting the industry through the deployment of cutting-edge, AI-driven fraud detection and prevention technologies. This strategic initiative will empower both companies with real-time monitoring capabilities, proactive threat mitigation, and enhanced security protocols—protecting customers, operators, and the broader telecom ecosystem. By combining their global expertise and technological leadership, Digicel and e& are setting a new benchmark in international voice traffic management and fraud resilience. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in establishing more resilient, secure, and trusted ecosystem for the telecommunications industry. By adopting an innovative approach, Digicel continues to refine its wholesale strategy in response to evolving industry trends, including the rise of OTT services and VoLTE. This partnership will enable Digicel to optimize costs, streamline infrastructure investments, and strengthen its market position. 'Leveraging our extensive expertise in international voice solutions, our partnership with Digicel Group is fully aligned with e& Carrier & Wholesale's strategy to expand our global footprint and deliver next-generation voice services across key international markets,' said Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer at e&. 'As we establish our Wholesale's strategic hub in Miami as one of our key locations for the region, this collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality, secure, and innovative telecom services across the Caribbean, Americas and beyond. Together, we are setting new benchmarks in international voice traffic management and fraud prevention, ensuring long-term growth and scalability for both organizations.' With its deep industry knowledge and technical capabilities, e& will play a key role in supporting Digicel's ambitions to enhance customer experience, improve operational resilience, and future-proof its international voice services. 'Our partnership with e& enables us to optimize operations and elevate the quality of services we deliver to our customers. It also opens the door to broader partnership opportunities across international business lines – creating value for both our organizations and the customers we serve.' Said Digicel Group Chief Business Officer, Liam Donnelly. About e&: e& is a global technology group committed to advancing the digital future across markets in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe. With the group's financial performance in 2024 showing a consolidated revenue of AED 59.2 billion and a net profit of AED 10.8 billion, e& continues to maintain its position as a financial powerhouse, reflected by its strong credit rating and solid balance sheet. Founded in Abu Dhabi over 48 years ago, e& has evolved from a telecom pioneer into a technology group. Its footprint now spans 38 countries, offering a comprehensive portfolio of innovative digital services ranging from advanced connectivity, entertainment, streaming and financial services to AI-powered solutions, cloud computing, ICT, cybersecurity and IoT platforms. The Group is structured around five core business pillars: e& UAE, e& international, e& life, e& enterprise and e& capital, each catering to distinct customer and market needs. These pillars empower e& to lead in various sectors, from telecom and digital lifestyle to enterprise services and venture investments. The ongoing strategic investments in AI, IoT, 5G and cloud services reinforce its leadership in the global technology landscape, driving the future of smart connectivity and innovation. Driven by innovation, sustainability and a commitment to digital empowerment, e& is set on creating a smarter, more connected future for individuals, businesses and communities. About Digicel: Enabling customers to live, work, play and flourish in a connected world, Digicel's world class LTE and fibre networks deliver state-of-the-art mobile, home and business solutions. Serving nine million consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, our investments of over US$5 billion and a commitment to our communities through our Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 2 million people to date. With our Connecting. Empowering vision at the heart of everything we do – supported by our DIGI values of Diversity, Integrity, Growth and Innovation – our 5,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality for customers, communities and countries day in, day out.
Press and Journal
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Ross County: Talking points from Don Cowie's press conference ahead of Hearts game
Ross County have four Premiership fixtures remaining – starting at home to Hearts – as they bid to avoid the relegation play-off for a third straight year. The Staggies slipped into the dreaded 11th position at the weekend as they lost 2-0 at Kilmarnock after goals from Bruce Anderson and Liam Donnelly. It means County have now lost their last five matches, which has taken them from being pre-split top-six contenders to firm relegation candidates. Dundee's 1-0 victory at Tynecastle saw the Taysiders leapfrog Hearts, who pulled the trigger and sacked manager Neil Critchley. County are now three points adrift of Killie, two points behind Dundee, and six points in front of St Johnstone. After tackling eighth-placed Hearts – who are five points ahead of them – County are away to St Johnstone then Dundee before a last-day date at home to Motherwell. In 2023 and 2024, the Dingwall club required play-off final wins against Partick Thistle and Raith Rovers to maintain their top-flight status, but they are determined to rediscover form quickly to ensure they don't face pressure-cooker clashes. Ross County manager Don Cowie addressed the media at the club's weekly press conference on Tuesday and we look at some of the main talking points. 'We're an honest group and I'm an honest person. 'We're second bottom of the league and that's not where we want to be. 'But we haven't performed well enough over the last five games, within those games there have been aspects that I have enjoyed, but at this stage you have to produce a more complete performance to win matches. 'We have come up short, and now we go into four huge games. 'We have still got it in our hands. But, as I have said to the boys, we can't say 'we have four games' or 'we have three games' left. 'The next one is the most important one and that's this week.' 'No one will give us anything as everyone is fighting for their lives. 'Points are important and you must go and earn it. We have not managed to earn it over the last five games. 'Bits have been good and we've worked hard, but we need to play with less fear, given the position we're in. 'We need to produce that Ross County spirit that we have produced year after year – now is the time to do it again.' 'I was a player, and I know when you lose games of football over a period of time it can take an effect on you individually and collectively. 'I remind the players what they are capable of doing and show them what they have produced at times this season to get that confidence back up. 'That can change in one game, but we cannot keep waiting for that moment. 'We need to, individually and collectively, change that.' 'Football can change really quickly and that's what gives you belief. 'We're the same manager, group of staff, and players who five weeks ago were in a really healthy position after winning three games out of four. 'It can change quickly, in a positive manner. 'That's what we look to do against Hearts this weekend. 'The spirit is the foundation of this football club. 'We need to tap into that going into this spell of four games. 'It has been a challenging period results-wise. We have to look to end that this weekend. 'There is no guarantee in football you will win the match. What we need to do is perform at a high level to give ourselves the best possible opportunity to win.' 'Scott Allardice is a disappointing one. He hasn't started a lot, but we played him on Saturday and I thought he was probably our best player in the hour that he played. 'I'm disappointed for him that he had to come off with discomfort in his knee. 'We've had it scanned. There could be damage there that rules him out for the rest of the season, but he is not feeling that way. 'We'll just see how it goes over the next few days in terms of how the injury settles down. 'The early diagnosis is that he could be out for the rest of the campaign. 'It could be that we get a second opinion. 'He has had a history of injury on the knee it has happened to so it could be that the scan showed up an older injury, rather than something that happened on Saturday. 'Scott doesn't think it is that bad compared to what the scans is saying, so well take a bit of time to digest that and see how he progresses. 'Ross Laidlaw is ill and still not back in the building. He is a doubt for this weekend. 'Will Nightingale is back. He wasn't available on the eve of the St Mirren game which has been a reflection of his stop-start season, really frustrating for him and us. 'But he is back training again.'
