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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.

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.

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 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, 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, 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.

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.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) reportedly intends to roll out nationwide 4G services in August, utilizing domestically developed technology in line with the government's "Atmanirbhar" policy.

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.

Globe has announced the transformation of its network infrastructure, which includes shifting towards energy-efficient solutions and phasing-out outdated equipment, showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainability.