The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced that the Philippines was re-elected to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council on October 3 in Bucharest, Romania. One hundred and ninety-three member states of…
At Asia Tech Singapore 2022, HE Bolor-Erdene Battsengel, State Secretary, Ministry of Digital Development and Communications, Mongolia, took to the stage to share her views on the changing roles of women in tech with fellow guest panellists. Digital…
Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have approved the fourth technology as part of ongoing standards development for 5G mobile services. Known as “DECT 5G-SRIT”, the new technology supports a range of uses, from wireless telephony and…
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICT) – is now accepting entries for the ITU Telecom World Awards 2018, recognizing the most outstanding and innovative…
Can artificial intelligence (AI) help resolve global challenges such as poverty, hunger, health, education, equality and environmental protection? The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is hosting the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva this June.…
South Korea’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor Company has joined the ITU’s standardization arm (ITU-T) to contribute to creating standards for connected cars. As a new member, Hyundai will support the coordinated development of intelligent transport systems…
ITU today announced the winners of its prestigious ITU Telecom World Awards, which recognize excellence and innovation in ICT solutions with social impact. The Awards were announced by ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao at a buzzing ceremony in the presence of…
ITU Telecom World 2016 wrapped up proceedings today at IMPACT Convention and Exhibition Center, Bangkok, following an action-packed programme of showcasing, debate, networking and Awards. The event, which was formally opened in the presence of H.R.H Princess…
ITU standards experts have doubled the access speeds achievable with the G.fast standard, achieving the capability of enabling data rates of up to 2Gbps over traditional copper telephone last mile connections. The new standard has achieved first-stage…
South Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning will host next year’s ITU Telecom World conference in the city of Busan. The event will take place on September 25-28. It will include an international exhibition designed to showcase new technologies…