According to Dell'Oro Group, revenues from Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) are expected to exceed USD 40 billion in the next five years. This growth is attributed to the increasing number of subscribers in emerging markets. The report states that FWA spending has risen in recent years to support both residential and enterprise connectivity. This is due to the ease of deployment and the widespread availability of 4G and sub-6GHz 5G networks.
NEC Corporation India and NEC Corporation has successfully completed the construction of the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Cable (KLI), a major project under the Government of India’s ‘Digital India’ mission to improve digital connectivity in Southern India.
Malaysian satellite company, MEASAT, has announced a partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX to become an official reseller of Starlink hardware and services. The deal was finalized in December and allows MEASAT to solidify its position as a one-stop satellite provider.
In a significant development, Netcracker Technology revealed today that Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's largest mobile operator, is set to streamline its billing systems by adopting Netcracker Revenue Management for all its customers.
Denodo, a leader in data management, is expanding its presence in Thailand and will be placing a heavy focus on logical data management. The company has partnered with leading Thai system integrators and recently collaborated with a major healthcare provider in Thailand to improve its Hospital Information System.
Prominent figures in the industry have formally inaugurated the Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA), uniting crucial stakeholders. The primary objective is to foster collaboration and advocate for legislation that champions the economic advantages, sustainability, and security of data centers within the region. This concerted effort aims to establish a unified front in addressing key issues and promoting the growth and resilience of the data center sector in the Asia-Pacific region.
CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) has partnered with SoftBank Corp. and Sumitomo Corporation's SC-NEX to accelerate the digitalization of enterprises in Malaysia using innovative Industry 4.0 (IR4.0) solutions.
NTT Global Data Centers Japan (NTT GDCJ) and TEPCO Power Grid (TEPCO PG) have partnered to create a new company that will develop and operate data centers in the Inzai-Shiroi area of Greater Tokyo, Japan.
Communications Minister and government spokesman, Fahmi Fadzil, has provided clarity on the forthcoming decision-making process regarding Malaysia's 5G network. Once the 5G Task Force formulates its decision, it will be presented to the cabinet for in-depth consideration.
ZTE Corporation, a global, leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, in collaboration with China Mobile and industry partners, has proposed new international standards for the SPN (Slicing Packet Network)/MTN (Metro Transport Networks) series. The standards were recently released at the ITU-T SG15 plenary meeting 2023 in Geneva. These standards focus on fine grain slicing of the SPN: G.8312.20 (fgMTN overview), G.8312 Amendment 2, and G.8310 Amendment 1.
