Network News

Optus has launched a new feature called Optus ScamWise to protect its customers from the increasing threat of fraudulent activities.

Advanced Info Service (AIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Thailand’s infrastructure, which will strengthen the foundations of the country’s digital economy by utilizing the 700 MHz frequency band in the fourth installment of Series 3.

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the only Indian telco that is not currently involved in the 5G race, is reportedly planning to launch its 5G service "in about six to seven months." According to reports, Vodafone Idea CEO, Akshaya Moondra, told investors during a third-quarter earnings call that the company is speaking to various technology partners to finalize its 5G rollout, which includes the implementation of vRAN and Open RAN technologies. The telco is also collaborating with partners to create device ecosystems and 5G use cases for the Indian market.

Comarch has announced a partnership with ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation to provide KDDI with a resilient, virtualized network built on 5G standalone (SA) technology.

Globe has recently launched Cellsite at Less Footprint (CALF), an innovative solution that enhances emergency response capabilities and meets the needs of high-demand situations.

Leaseweb Global, a leading provider of Cloud services and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), has announced the launch of Leaseweb Multi-CDN in the Asia-Pacific region. This new technology combines multiple content delivery network (CDN) providers to expand the global reach of customers.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) has received the ISO 50001:2018 certification needed for the implementation of its Energy Management System (EnMS), thereby improving its sustainable energy performance.

Telstra International has partnered with Trans Pacific Networks (TPN) for the deployment of the Echo subsea cable, which will directly connect the US to Singapore for the first time.  Echo's subsea system is a novel path offering high-speed and reliable network infrastructure which will connect California, Jakarta, Singapore, and Guam.

Summit Communications has selected Juniper Networks' PTX Series Routers to upgrade the 400G Converged Optical Routing solutions, which will serve as the foundation of its core network in Bangladesh, enabling seamless capacity expansion and effective delivery of improved connections nationwide.

Singtel has partnered with Starlink to improve its maritime digital offerings, which will encourage ship owners and operators to adopt cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G wireless networks, edge computing, and cloud-based solutions.