Telecoms & IT
From The Report: Kuwait 2014
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As the first GCC nation to break its single-operator monopoly, Kuwait’s telecommunications industry has evolved over the past 15 years into one of the region’s most mature, competitive and technologically advanced. The private sector has invested heavily in the latest mobile technology, including 4G LTE, and LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), with these services moving to replace the state’s dwindling fixed-line market. At the same time, expanding fibre-optic networks are expected to help the sector meet demand for more sophisticated internet services.

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Faster connectivity and an independent regulator are on the horizon
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As the first GCC nation to break its single-operator monopoly, Kuwait’s telecommunications industry has evolved over the past 15 years into one of the region’s most mature and technologically advanced. The private sector has invested heavily in the latest mobile technology, including 4G LTE, and LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), with these services moving to replace the state’s dwindling fixed-line market, in addition to providing a much-needed alternative to low-capacity fixed broadband internet offered…

Analysis

Boosting capacity: Telcos are poised to introduce LTE-Advanced networks
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Already a regional leader in 4G LTE development, Kuwait will soon see even more sophisticated service offerings as telecoms operators move to establish LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) networks. Offering twice the speed of existing LTE networks and superior connectivity, LTE-A is set to become a significant growth generator in Kuwait’s already-mature mobile market. With existing networks serving an increasingly data-hungry consumer base, the technology offers new methods through which to utilise existing broadband…

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Cloud computing is receiving significant investment
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IT service sales are poised to undergo significant growth, driven in part by rapid uptake of cloud computing technology. As companies look to modernise and cut costs by consolidating and streamlining IT operations, cloud computing has become one of the largest demand drivers in the IT services segment. Cloud computing in Kuwait has grown in recent years, with large systems implemented in the telecoms and aviation sectors, indicating cloud service providers are well positioned to capitalise on investments…