With the Asia Pacific becoming a rising economic and technological epicenter, submarine cables have become pivotal in sustaining the region's growth and enhancing global interconnectivity. In an exclusive interview, Telecom Review Asia connects with Thomas Soerensen, VP of global submarine solutions, Ciena, to learn about ongoing developments and innovations within this dynamic and vital telecommunications ecosystem.
Interviews
Cyber Immunity for Future-Proof Digital Environments
On the sidelines of Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2023, Yeo Siang Tiong, general manager, South East Asia, Kaspersky, talked about how the company is leading the way to foster cyber immunity against a rising threatscape. In an interview with Telecom Review Asia, Yeo emphasized how Kaspersky has adopted a preventive approach rather than being reactive when dealing with cyber threats.
HCLTech: Driving Innovation and Transforming Enterprises in ASEAN
For over four decades, HCLTech has played a pivotal role in the ASEAN information technology landscape. Recently, HCLTech Singapore commemorated 43 years with the launch of a year-long campaign centered on the theme of Tech + Community. This initiative aims to deepen the company’s connection with the Singaporean community around the arts, corporate social responsibility and industry talent, as well as the prestigious Women Top 50 Leaders award, reaffirming its commitment to technology-driven progress and positive societal impact.
High-Performance Computing Drives Singapore's Digital Growth
High-speed computing advances innovation and boosts competitiveness across sectors in Singapore, propelling the nation's technological advancement and economic growth. Telecom Review connects with Tan Tin Wee, chief executive, National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC), to learn about Singapore’s supercomputing landscape and initiatives to impact sectors.
5G and SD-WAN Key to Traffic Steering and Optimized Network Slicing
Network slicing promises to be an enabler to unlock the full value of the 5G network. To adequately support an enterprise environment with thousands of cloud, SaaS or custom applications, traffic steering in network slicing is key. In an exclusive interview, Lindsay Notwell, senior vice president, 5G strategy & global carrier operations and Lisa Guess, senior vice president, solutions engineering & sales engineering at Cradlepoint, delve into 5G-optimized SD-WAN for traffic optimization to grow secure, scalable and future-proof applications.
Fortinet Unveils Strategy to Accelerate Transformation in Asia Pacific
Fortinet Accelerate Asia 2023, the highly anticipated technology conference of the year, recently took center stage in the Philippines on May 23, captivating industry leaders, cybersecurity professionals and technology enthusiasts from across the Asia Pacific.
Transforming Networks with Revolutionized Edge
During Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2023, Aaron Chan, Vice President, Pan Asia Sales, DZS, shared valuable insights into the offerings and strategies of the company. In the interview with Telecom Review Asia, Chan highlighted the unique position of DZS in the market as well as its global partnerships with operators to transform the access, subscriber, optical and cloud edge to advance digital transformation.
Supercharging B2B Tech Innovation for Sustainable Digitalization
Networks are critical to unleashing the full potential of Industry 4.0 digitalization. To reflect Nokia’s focus on advancing network infrastructure and industrial digitalization, the company unveiled a new brand image earlier this year. Telecom Review connects with John Harrington, Head of Nokia Asia Pacific & Japan, to learn about Nokia’s new brand strategy and how the company is accelerating transformation in the region.
Ultra-Broadband FWA Essential for Next-Generation Connectivity
Fixed wireless access (FWA) is revolutionizing connectivity by delivering fast, reliable and cost-effective connectivity to empower individuals and businesses in the digital age. At ATxSG 2023, Telecom Review connects with Andreas Serras, chief executive officer of Intracom Middle East, to learn about the company’s innovative offerings in this area, focused on delivering mmWave, ultra-broadband FWA to benefit operators and communities.
Collaboration and Innovation Are Key to Regional Digital Transformation
Telcos play the role of digital enablers as the world accelerates digital transformation. As societies in the Asia-Pacific region progress their digital ambitions, more is required from telcos to advance the integration of digital technologies and services. Telecom Review Asia connects with Julian Gorman, head of Asia Pacific, GSMA, to learn about the challenges countries face and how telcos can help overcome them and grow alongside the economies they support.