India's Tata Play Fiber and Nokia have recently formed a partnership to emphasize the growing importance of fiber connectivity in India. Tata Play Fiber, a subsidiary of DTH satellite company Tata Play, is constructing a nationwide fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband infrastructure.
During the Day 1 of the Huawei Global MBB Forum 2023, Telecom Review attended the 5G Industry Summit, which focused on the theme of “Unleashing 5G Potential for Industry Acceleration and Business Success.”
CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) has partnered with Time dotCom (Time) to advance its goal of providing additional residential fiber connectivity alternatives in Malaysia, allowing convergence for Celcom and Digi users.
CelcomDigi Berhad and DHL Supply Chain Malaysia have launched Malaysia's first 5G-powered AI autonomous inventory management system. DHL's Integrated Logistics Center in Shah Alam is now equipped with the latest AI and robotic technologies for inventory management and is supported by CelcomDigi's 4G LTE network and 5G connectivity.
Nokia and Pakistan's largest fixed-line provider, Cybernet, launched the country's first 600Gbps per wavelength DWDM network today. This network lets Cybernet create a high-capacity, durable network that can cater to even the most demanding clients. This new optical network connects Cybernet's key metro sites and increases network capacity to meet Pakistan's expanding consumer and enterprise demand for fast, high-quality internet services.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Setara Networks (tara) have launched a zero-fee instant transaction capability to accelerate Indonesia’s digital payment adoption, which is expected to exceed 85% in the next few years.
Maxis and Digital Penang have signed an MoU to strengthen Penang's MSME digital and technology ecosystem. The partnership supports the Penang State Government's 2030 goal of becoming family-focused, green and smart.
Two new data centers will be established in India's Chennai region to meet the increasing demand from hyperscale and enterprise customers. Web Werks and Iron Mountain, partners in a joint venture, have acquired a four-acre plot of land in Ambattur, Chennai, to build the data centers, named CHE-1 and CHE-2. These facilities will be constructed according to Tier III standards and will have a capacity of 36 megawatts of IT load.
Robi Axiata Limited (Robi), the leading digital service provider in Bangladesh, has deployed Rich Business Messaging (RBM), a Google messaging service that lets businesses send rich, interactive messages to consumers—a first in the country.
Singtel has launched Singtel CUBΣ, a unified suite of network solutions and services to revolutionize business digital infrastructure. Singtel CUBΣ uses a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model to simplify service subscription and administration across different suppliers via a single digital interface. This comprehensive solution helps businesses operate smarter and more efficiently.
