Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, launched Project AsiaForward with an initial USD1 billion funding and resources to cultivate a million-strong digital talent pool, empower 100,000 developers and the growth of 100,000 technology startups in Asia Pacific (APAC) over the next three years. Unveiled during the Alibaba Cloud Summit 2021, the project forms part of the cloud provider’s strategy to invest in infrastructure, technological innovation and talent development to contribute to local economic growth through digital transformation as the trusted cloud leader in APAC.
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AIS partners ZTE and Suranaree University to build smart factory
In a challenging situation, AIS remains determined to deploy the potential of 5G in the industrial sector and underline its leadership. The company is a market leader, ready to power every sector with digital technology in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has now teamed up with Suranaree University and ZTE to expand the potential of 5G, with innovations to transform an ordinary factory into a Smart Factory from AIS 5G Total Solutions. The technology includes 5G Cloud AGV autonomous vehicles, inspection patrol robots, 5G AR Remote Guidance, VR Monitoring in real time and Robotic Arm.
Nokia and Optus deploys Australia’s first integrated antenna
Nokia announced the deployment of Australia’s first Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA) in collaboration with Optus. Together, Nokia and Optus deployed the first IPAA in Yeerongpilly, Brisbane. The solution helps ease site related challenges which accelerates the introduction of 5G services across the country.
GSMA: Governments to license 6 GHz to tap 5G potential
The GSMA called on governments to align licensing for 6 GHz spectrum, so as to avoid placing the global future of 5G at risk.
Huawei aims to “lead the world” in software
Chinese tech giant Huawei said it would launch a long-awaited new operating system for smartphones next week, part of an all-out push into the software industry aimed at weathering US sanctions and taking on Google's Android.
WarnerMedia, Discovery unveil new global streaming giant
AT&T Inc. and Discovery, Inc. have joined forces in creating a premier, standalone global entertainment company. This combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports, and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment.
ST Telemedia partners Triputra Group and Temasek for data centre in Indonesia
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a leading data centre service provider headquartered in Singapore, announced the entry into a strategic partnership with Indonesian conglomerate Triputra Group as well as Temasek, a global investment company, to develop a new data centre operating platform in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Nokia Quillion-based fixed broadband solutions reaches 100 customers milestone
Nokia announced it has reached the 100-customer milestone for the Quillionchipset-based broadband solutions used in next-generation fiber and copper telecommunication networks. Quillion is now being deployed in more than 40 countries around the world.
ZTE: Successful 5G applications must create differentiated value
Cui Li, Chief Development Officer of ZTE Corporation, attended the WISE2021 Leaders Conference, and shared her views on the topic "Accelerating 5G Expansion, Exploring Innovative Applications for Industries" with experts and business leaders from various sectors.
Growth plateaued for global telecommunications market in 2020
Worldwide Telecommunications Services and Pay TV Services revenues totaled $1.53 trillion in 2020, representing flat year-over-year growth, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker.