NTT DOCOMO, Miyashita Laboratory, and H2L have partnered to create a groundbreaking technology that enables people to share taste information through a human-augmentation platform. This technology combines DOCOMO's human-augmentation platform with Miyashita Laboratory and H2L's taste replication technology, making it the first of its kind in the world.
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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.
Japan Commits US$16 Million Grant Aid to Boost Cambodia's Digital Transformation
Recent reports suggest that Japan has agreed to provide grant aid worth up to 2.3 billion yen (approximately US$16 million) to Cambodia. This aid is intended for the country's National Data Center and government digitization plan. The decision was made after a meeting between senior officials from both countries.
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.
PhilTower and Huawei Partnership to Revolutionize Telecom Tech in the Philippines
PhilTower and Huawei solidify strategic partnership during the 10th Annual TowerXchange Meetup Asia in Malaysia recently, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance Digital, Smart, and Green Tower initiatives. The collaboration aims to elevate innovative tower and intelligent energy solutions, bolstering both companies’ industry-leading 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.
NTT GDCJ and TEPCO PG to Establish Advanced Data Centers
NTT Global Data Centers Japan (NTT GDCJ) and TEPCO Power Grid, Inc. (TEPCO PG) are establishing a new company to pioneer the development and operation of advanced data centers in the Greater Tokyo Inzai-Shiroi area.
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.