MediaTek, a renowned global fabless semiconductor company, powering almost 2 billion connected devices annually, has reaffirmed its dedication to broadening its influence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, particularly in the smartphone and smart device sectors. The company is actively strengthening partnerships with OEMs and telecom operators across MEA to accelerate digital adoption and stimulate growth across various industries. These initiatives took center stage at MediaTek’s flagship interactive technology discussion series, MediaTek Technology Diaries, held in Dubai.
MediaTek, known for empowering major brands worldwide, is committed to delivering cutting-edge innovation through its latest product and solution offerings in areas such as smartphones, smart devices, automotive, satellite connectivity solutions, and next-gen wearables. Their diverse portfolio includes MediaTek Dimensity for 5G smartphones, MediaTek Helio G series for 4G gaming smartphones, MediaTek Kompanio for arm-based Chromebooks, MediaTek Pentonic for Smart TV technologies, MediaTek Genio for the Internet of Things, MediaTek Filogic for smart Wi-Fi 6/6E & Wi-Fi 7 solutions, and MediaTek Dimensity Auto for innovative automotive technologies, among others.
Rami Osman, Director for Business Development at MediaTek Middle East and Africa, expressed, “MediaTek is a market leader in the global semiconductor industry with a leading position in Smartphones, 5G FWA, Wi-Fi, TV, and AI-IoT. Here in MEA, we are working to bring these technologies to the local industry by collaborating with regional technology and telecom players, driven by three major focus areas in our strategy.” Osman highlighted MediaTek’s commitment to advancing connectivity, smartphones, and AI-IoT, emphasizing the impact these technologies will have on the CE and Telecom industry verticals in the region.
During the forum, MediaTek showcased several recent collaborations in the MEA region, including Airtel 5G CPE powered by MediaTek T750, Xiaomi 13T Pro powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9200+, Xiaomi 13T powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200-ULTRA, and HP Chromebook x360 powered by MediaTek Kompanio 1200. Other devices powered by MediaTek, such as Motorola Defy Satellite Link, TAG Pluto Tab, TAG-Tab 3, Jazz Digit 4G Smart Feature Phone, Amazon Echo, Yoco Khumo POS, and Yoco Neo Touch POS, were also featured.
The event featured insightful interactions through a Fireside Chat by MediaTek discussing the “Role of MediaTek in the global semiconductor landscape.” The event highlighted MediaTek’s prominence in various tech domains, including smartphones, smart devices, automotive, satellite communication, computing, and connectivity, and its extensive collaborations with OEM and telecom operators.
The event delved into the following technology areas:
Smartphones: MediaTek Dimensity 5G smartphone platforms were showcased, emphasizing cutting-edge features, professional-grade imaging, multi-camera videography, gaming, and advanced AI capabilities.
Smart Devices: MediaTek’s leadership in digital TVs, smart speakers, Wi-Fi routers, arm-based Chromebooks, and other smart home products was highlighted.
5G Satellite NTN: This included IoT-NTN and NR-NTN technologies based on the 3GPP 5G specification, supporting messaging services and higher data rates in collaboration with MediaTek MT6825 and Bullitt Satellite Connect.
MediaTek Automotive Platform: MediaTek Dimensity Auto offers new automotive solutions with high-performance computing, AI, and extensive feature integration.
Networking & Connectivity: MediaTek Filogic Wi-Fi solutions, including Filogic 880 and Filogic 380, drive next-gen connectivity and Wi-Fi 7 experiences, and MediaTek T750 and T830 5G CPE chipsets enable fast 5G connectivity.
TSMC’s 3nm Process: MediaTek’s development of the first chip using TSMC’s 3nm process, set for volume production in 2024.
MediaTek & NVIDIA Partnership: Collaboration to design the next generation of intelligent, always-connected vehicles.
Leveraging Meta’s Llama 2: MediaTek’s edge computing ecosystem aimed at accelerating AI application development on various edge devices.
MediaTek’s 5G RedCap Testing Platform: A collaboration with Verizon and Ericsson to pave the way for lower complexity devices and enterprise IoT products.
MediaTek Technology Diaries is an interactive series aimed at demystifying the latest technologies that shape our daily lives and make them more seamless and intelligent, aligning with MediaTek’s philosophy of bringing great technology to consumers.
