Midea, AIS, China Unicom, and Huawei have worked together to create the first fully connected 5G factory in Southeast Asia, setting a new standard for smart manufacturing in the region. This collaboration represents a major advancement in the 5G era, improving efficiency, safety, and automation in complex production processes.
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One NZ Receives Regulatory Clearance, Expands 5G Network
The Commerce Commission has granted One New Zealand a regulatory clearance for its acquisition of Dense Air and its spectrum holdings, which will be deployed to boost the company’s 5G Network.
Bharti Airtel Partners with Google Cloud to Deliver AI Solutions to Businesses
Bharti Airtel has formed a long-term partnership with Google Cloud to provide cloud solutions and generative AI (GenAI) services to more than a million Indian enterprises, with the aim of enhancing digitalization in the country.
Telecom Operators’ Cloud Investment Fuels 5G Automation Surge
A recent study conducted by Juniper Research, a leading authority in the field of telecommunications, revealed that operators are projected to invest USD 26 billion in cloud services by 2024, with expenditures expected to increase to USD 65 billion by 2028.
Converge, NAVER Cloud to Explore Cloud Market in the Philippines
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has partnered with South Korea’s NAVER Cloud Corp. to explore the potential of the expanding cloud market in the Philippines.
DE-CIX Jakarta Internet Exchange Now Live
DECIX Indonesia Pratama, in collaboration with DE-CIX, an internet exchange operator, and PT IDMarco Digital Solusi, a subsidiary of the Salim Group, revealed that its DE-CIX Jakarta internet exchange (IX) is now operational and serving customers.
South Korea’s Stage X Forges Strategic Alliance with Rakuten
The telecom industry has witnessed a groundbreaking collaboration as Japan's Rakuten Mobile and South Korea's Stage X join forces, supported by Rakuten Symphony, to pioneer advancements in network strategy and 6G technology, as outlined in their recently inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
KDDI Corporation, SoftBank Corp. to Expand 5G Collaboration
KDDI Corporation and SoftBank Corp. are currently in discussions to enhance their collaboration in jointly developing 5G networks. This initiative aims to bolster Japan's telecommunications infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of 5G technology across the country.
Banglalink Ditches 3G for Enhanced 4G Performance
Banglalink, a telecom operator under VEON's ownership in Bangladesh, is officially the first mobile service provider in the nation to cease its 3G services, as part of its strategy to enhance 4G performance throughout the country through reallocation of network resources.
PLDT in Talks to Sell Data Center Stake to NTT
PLDT, the telecommunications firm in the Philippines, is reportedly discussing the potential sale of nearly half (up to 49%) of its data center business to Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT), according to PLDT Chairman, Manuel Pangilinan.