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In an unprecedented move to combat the digital divide in India, the state of Maharashtra has pioneered a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink, a satellite-based internet service. The state government formalized this collaboration by signing a Letter of…
The SoftBank Group, which includes SoftBank Corp. and SoftBank Group Corp., has partnered with OpenAI Group PBC to launch a joint venture known as SB OAI Japan GK (SB OAI Japan). The aim of this venture is to introduce “Crystal intelligence,” a groundbreaking…
Nokia has recently declared the broadening of its existing collaboration with SoftBank Corp., showcasing a fresh agreement to supply sophisticated 4G and 5G radio access equipment across Japan. The agreement encompasses an enhancement of current network…
NeutraDC, a division of Telkom Indonesia, and Nxera, Singtel’s regional data center branch, have completed the structural framework of a new data center located in Batam, Indonesia. The construction phase of the project, known as BTM-1, began in June of the…
The majority of today’s internet traffic is transmitted via undersea fiber-optic cables, rather than through satellites or overland networks. The National Bureau of Asian Research reports that over 97% of transoceanic telecommunications—including financial,…
As the international telecommunications sector experiences significant changes, companies from Japan are harnessing the power of emerging technologies, their established brands, and strategic partnerships to establish a foothold in the Asia Pacific and…
A successful demonstration recently utilized an AI-RAN (Artificial Intelligence Radio Access Network) that performed radio signal processing entirely on NVIDIA’s graphics processing unit (GPU). This is a major shift from traditional systems that heavily…
During the APEC Global Investment Partnership event, which was held in conjunction with the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, an announcement was made that underscores the determination of Seoul to lure high-value investment into the areas of digital…
Malaysia and Timor-Leste have taken significant strides in bolstering their collaboration in telecommunications and media. This progress is marked by the endorsement of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), which highlight their joint dedication to…
Globe Business has forged a groundbreaking alliance with global cybersecurity powerhouse, Cyble, to launch an innovative AI-focused threat intelligence platform in the Philippines. This collaboration is designed to fortify enterprise cybersecurity and arm…
Vodafone Idea (Vi) recently experienced a substantial win in the Supreme Court after the government agreed to revisit its request for additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues from the corporation. The government’s decision is expected to be in accordance…
In a joint venture with Ericsson and HP Inc, Singtel has launched a service featuring the Ericsson Enterprise Virtual Cellular Network. This service automates eSIM profile management, allowing zero-touch provisioning and secure access to corporate…
Indonesia’s Telkom has confirmed that it will undertake a phased transfer of its fiber assets. The transaction, viewed as a significant and affiliated party transaction under Indonesian regulations, is expected to have a minimal impact on Telkom’s financial…
Amazon’s cloud service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), resumed regular operations on Monday afternoon after an internet outage disrupted thousands of sites worldwide, affecting popular applications like Snapchat and Reddit. AWS, which provides application hosting…
Amazon’s cloud computing division AWS resumed regular operations on Monday after an extensive internet outage that disrupted thousands of websites globally, including popular apps such as Snapchat and Reddit. However, Amazon acknowledged that certain AWS…
In a targeted action against one of Myanmar’s most infamous cyber fraud hubs, the country’s ruling military junta reportedly confiscated several Starlink satellite internet devices. This operation follows an investigation, which exposed the significant…
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