China Mobile International Limited (CMI) announced that construction of the China Mobile Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Hong Kong Fo Tan Data Center (Fo Tan Data Center) is now underway. Being built by CMI in Fo Tan, Hong Kong, with the Mainland as the hinterland, the new facility is expected to be operational in 2025. It will be an important part of a core data center cluster for the GBA, serving as an international communications hub to facilitate global connectivity.
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Telenor and CP Group to explore Thailand telecom merger
C.P. Group and Telenor Group are exploring the creation of a new telecom-tech company comprising of True and dtac. The new company will be a merger of equals, and bring the best of the two local companies, with the support of its key sponsoring shareholders.
Airtel and Capgemini collaborate on 5G enterprise solutions
Bharti Airtel and Capgemini have announced that they will collaborate on bringing 5G-based enterprise grade solutions to the India market.
TRAI releases consultation paper on satellite gateway
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended an invitation to industry stakeholders to gather inputs on a framework for satellite gateways in India. This will facilitate the launch of satellite communication services in India.
TPG Telecom awarded multi-million-dollar to transform Qantas’ communications network
TPG Telecom has unveiled a new enterprise strategy to position itself as the telco of choice for small and large business and government customers.
KDDI partners Supership for digital advertising platform that prioritizes customer privacy
KDDI, Supership Holdings and Supership are jointly developing a next-generation digital advertising platform scheduled to launch in January 2022. The platform will prioritize data privacy while serving highly relevant advertising based on customer lifestyles.
M1 grows enterprise digital services and regional expansion with acquisition
M1 announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire up to 70% stake in Glocomp Systems (M) Sdn Bhd (Glocomp), as well as its affiliated companies, Global Computing Solutions Sdn Bhd (GCS) and GCIS Sdn Bhd (GCIS). All three companies are Malaysia-based digital solutions providers. The remaining 30% stake will continue to be held by its founders.
TPG Telecom triples 5G coverage
TPG Telecom has reached over 85 per cent 5G population coverage in ten of Australia’s largest cities and regions as it delivers a smarter 5G network faster following last year’s merger.
Maxis partners Proton for 5G use case deployment
Malaysia’s national car maker Proton will partner with Maxis to deploy a 5G use case comprising multiple converged solutions to power up its Tanjung Malim plant, with network installations beginning October. The partnership is part of Proton’s growth strategy in developing Proton City as a model smart city through state-of-the-art tools and systems, as well as Maxis’ commitment to delivering the best 5G innovation and solutions for enterprises.
Indosat Ooredoo and Cisco partner to deliver 5G connectivity solutions to businesses in Indonesia
Indosat Ooredoo, a leading digital telecommunication company in Indonesia, and Cisco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and intend to collaborate on the development of next-generation connectivity solutions for businesses of all sizes. The partnership aims to accelerate the digital agenda of Indonesia by bringing the benefits of advance connectivity and network solutions to businesses of all sizes and across various industries.