Industry News

Huawei Australia is announcing today that their Chief Technology Officer, David Soldani, will take on an extended role and replace the retiring Malcolm Shore as our Cyber Security Officer.

5G networks are the future of modern connectivity. Faster downloads and smoother browsing has now become one of the prime needs of users all around the world. While this has urged smartphone manufacturers to develop their own 5G powered devices, Huawei took one step ahead and brought in flagship features that help it dominate the 5G market.

Xiaomi has recently declared its intention to renew its aim towards independent chipmaking with the support of VeriSilicon Holdings Co Ltd. The Chinese electronics corporation, headquartered in Beijing, has bought a 6% stake in VeriSilicon, making it the Shanghai-based chip designer’s second largest investor and thus ensuring its role in guiding the chipmaker’s growth and innovation efforts.

Tata’s Vinod Kumar has recently stepped down from his position as Managing Director and Group CEO, citing personal reasons for leaving the firm.

MEF has announced that its 2019 MEF Awards program is now officially open for entries.

Shanghai is set to become one of the first few Asian cities to have complete 5G coverage by the year 2020.

Quectel Wireless Solutions Co Ltd, a major global supplier of cellular and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) modules, has issued a statement that the company has listed its initial public offering on the main board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange yesterday.

Telecommunications conglomerate Axiata Group Bhd is looking to acquire a virtual banking license, further expanding their footprint into the financial services sphere if the conditions are right.

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, today has released the company’s 5G Core Technology Trend White Paper. Based on current 5G standards and the development situations of 5G-related industries, the white paper has made in-depth analysis and exploration on the problems and challenges of 5G industry development, sharing understanding and insights on 5G Core technology trends from the perspective of core networks.

Nokia announced that China Unicom has chosen the Nokia optical fronthaul solution to power its 4G and 5G networks in Beijing, supporting the operator’s ambitious commitment to deliver 5G in the 2019 timeframe.