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Vodafone Qatar on Wednesday gave customers and partners a glimpse of an exciting future by unveiling some of the most disruptive and transformational technologies that Qatar has ever seen during its annual Innovation Day event.
The Innovation Day 2019 was attended by Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti, other senior officials and a large number of leading organisations and entities from Qatar’s private and public sector.
The highlight of the event included the region’s first live holographic call using 5G technology, marking another major communications technology milestone for Qatar and further strengthening Vodafone’s credentials as one of the country’s most
innovative companies.
The call featured Abdulkarim Hassan, defender on the Qatar National team and AFC 2019 Asian Cup winner.
Abdulkarim appeared as a live 3D hologram on stage in front of the audience, giving footballing advice and tips to two members of Qatar’s future generation athletes training at Aspire Academy - both who were present at the event.
The exchange demonstrated the exciting possibilities that 5G technology can bring, highlighting how ultrafast speed and low latency can enable a diverse range of applications.
For sports specifically, the possibilities include remote coaching and training, as well as the opportunity to give sports fans stadium experiences from virtually anywhere.
In one of the largest technology showcases of its kind, customers and partners were presented with a wide range of services, solutions and products ranging from Smart Manufacturing, Smart Environment, Smart Agriculture, Connected Marine Boats, Cloud and Hosting, and Virtual Landline Numbers.
This year’s event also highlighted Vodafone’s extensive network of international technology experts.
The company welcomed Marc Randolph to deliver this year’s keynote address.
Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor and co-founder of the online movie and television streaming service Netflix. Spencer Kelly, a respected technology presenter and computer scientist, was once again the host for the evening.
Commenting on the event, Vodafone Qatar’s Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim al Thani said, “Our Innovation Day is about connecting today’s ideas with tomorrow’s technology. Over the past three years, it has become a platform for businesses of all sizes to explore how technology can unlock a world of possibilities and accelerate their journey to growth.
“The 5G holographic call also marks the latest in a long line of firsts that Vodafone has celebrated during the last ten years
of operations.”
Doha
Vodafone Qatar on Wednesday gave customers and partners a glimpse of an exciting future by unveiling some of the most disruptive and transformational technologies that Qatar has ever seen during its annual Innovation Day event.
The Innovation Day 2019 was attended by Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti, other senior officials and a large number of leading organisations and entities from Qatar’s private and public sector.
The highlight of the event included the region’s first live holographic call using 5G technology, marking another major communications technology milestone for Qatar and further strengthening Vodafone’s credentials as one of the country’s most
innovative companies.
The call featured Abdulkarim Hassan, defender on the Qatar National team and AFC 2019 Asian Cup winner.
Abdulkarim appeared as a live 3D hologram on stage in front of the audience, giving footballing advice and tips to two members of Qatar’s future generation athletes training at Aspire Academy - both who were present at the event.
The exchange demonstrated the exciting possibilities that 5G technology can bring, highlighting how ultrafast speed and low latency can enable a diverse range of applications.
For sports specifically, the possibilities include remote coaching and training, as well as the opportunity to give sports fans stadium experiences from virtually anywhere.
In one of the largest technology showcases of its kind, customers and partners were presented with a wide range of services, solutions and products ranging from Smart Manufacturing, Smart Environment, Smart Agriculture, Connected Marine Boats, Cloud and Hosting, and Virtual Landline Numbers.
This year’s event also highlighted Vodafone’s extensive network of international technology experts.
The company welcomed Marc Randolph to deliver this year’s keynote address.
Randolph is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, investor and co-founder of the online movie and television streaming service Netflix. Spencer Kelly, a respected technology presenter and computer scientist, was once again the host for the evening.
Commenting on the event, Vodafone Qatar’s Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim al Thani said, “Our Innovation Day is about connecting today’s ideas with tomorrow’s technology. Over the past three years, it has become a platform for businesses of all sizes to explore how technology can unlock a world of possibilities and accelerate their journey to growth.
“The 5G holographic call also marks the latest in a long line of firsts that Vodafone has celebrated during the last ten years
of operations.”
