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Mastering 6GHz: Seizing Opportunities, Tackling Challenges
The use of the 6GHz band in India for mobile telephony services remains unresolved despite the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 reaching an agreement to open part of the band for International Mobile Telecommunications.
Lenovo Elevates AI Capabilities with Advanced Hybrid Cloud Platforms and Services
Lenovo has introduced new hybrid cloud platforms and services to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The company's ThinkAgile hyperconverged solutions and ThinkSystem servers, powered by Intel Xeon Scalable Processors, aim to improve performance, management, and efficiency of its hybrid cloud platform.
Middle East Unites in the First Year of 5G-A
A panel of industry experts, representing prominent telecom companies, technology providers, and regulatory bodies, shed light on the transformative potential of 5G Advanced in various sectors and the ground-breaking initiatives that have set the stage for the 5G-Advanced revolution. In unity, they joined hands to announce 2024 as the first year of the 5G-A era in the Middle East.
Fleet Management Solutions Expected to Grow in Australia and New Zealand
The fleet management (FM) solutions industry in Australia and New Zealand has grown steadily throughout the years, but the global recession and COVID-19 pandemic have reduced some activities. Considering economic uncertainty, the outlook is still promising after a minor dip in 2020 – 2021.
ZTE and True Launch Thailand's First FTTR Community
ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of ICT solutions, has partnered with True Corporation to transform Wyndham Royal Lee Phuket's digital experience by developing an industry-leading all-optical Wi-Fi solution for high-end serviced apartment-style communities.
Telenor's Strategic Shift: Empowering Growth in Thailand and Malaysia
Norway's Telenor announced that it has agreed to sell its Pakistan unit to Pakistan Telecommunications— a state-owned group. The transaction values the unit at 5.3 billion Norwegian crowns (USD 490 million). Telenor has been restructuring its Asian businesses and focusing on building larger units in Thailand and Malaysia through local mergers.
Singapore Unveils National Multimodal LLM Program for AI Innovation
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is planning to launch the National Multimodal LLM Programme (NMLP) in partnership with AI Singapore (AISG) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), to boost Singapore’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Disney—Reliance Merger Talks Trigger Regulatory Concerns Over Video Streaming Market Dominance
Following the announcement of the potential merger between Disney India and Reliance Industries' Indian entertainment ventures, concerns arise over potential market dominance, the proposed collaboration is reportedly poised to reshape the landscape of India's video streaming industry.
Chunghwa Telecom and Singtel Partner for Cutting-Edge 5G Network Slicing Services
On December 4th, Chunghwa Telecom reached a significant milestone by signing a contract with Singtel for their innovative 5G network slicing services. The collaboration aims to utilize Singtel's Paragon platform to create an integrated service platform for 5G network slicing and cloud applications. This platform will allow customers to quickly deploy their 5G slicing applications and access the necessary cloud resources.