SES has successfully launched two additional O3b mPOWER satellites into space via the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, a milestone for the global content connection provider.
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SoftBank Corp. Launches Top-level Generative AI Computing Platform
SoftBank Corp. has launched its computing platform for the development of generative AI. SoftBank's subsidiary, SB Intuitions Corp, also began developing Japanese large language models (LLMs) using this computing platform. The company plans to finish developing 350 billion-parameter LLMs in 2024.
ST Telemedia Global Data Centers Expands Footprint in Malaysia
ST Telemedia Global Data Centers (STT GDC), a rapidly growing data center provider, has announced its plans to develop a second data center campus in Malaysia. This new campus will have the capacity to support up to 120 megawatts of critical IT capacity. STT GDC recently entered the Malaysian market through a partnership with Basis Bay to develop their first data center campus in Cyberjaya.
Indosat and Google Deploy First RCS Business Messaging in Indonesia
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has partnered with Google to launch the first Rich Communication Services (RCS) Business Messaging service in Indonesia.
Indonesia's Data Center Industry Expands in Banda Aceh and Batam
Indonesia has seen some recent developments in the data center industry, with Telkom Indonesia launching a new data center in Banda Aceh on the Island of Sumatra. This facility is part of Telkom's neuCentrIX data center ecosystem, which offers colocation, cloud services, and internet exchange. It is the 18th metro that neuCentrIX has entered and will primarily serve government services and local internet service providers.
Globe Installs Nokia’s New Sustainable Antenna in South Cotabato
Globe has recently installed Nokia's IPAA+ radio system in South Cotabato, the first of at least 50 installations scheduled for this year to assist the leading Philippine telco's network growth and mobile service improvements.
Globe Telecom Sees Mobile Revenue Growth Amidst Profit Decline
Globe Telecom reported growth in its mobile business revenue, but also disclosed a decrease in profits for the first nine months of the financial year. The operator stated that profits fell by 27% from PHP 26.46 billion (USD 474 million) to PHP 19.29 billion (USD 345 million).
CelcomDigi and i-City Revolutionize Connectivity in Shah Alam
CelcomDigi Berhad has partnered with Malaysia's No.1 Technology City, i-City, to accelerate Shah Alam's digital development as a smart city in ASEAN by 2025, offering limitless potential across segments with CelcomDigi's fiber infrastructure, 5G connectivity and technology.
Major Telco Outage Affects Millions in Australia
Optus, one of Australia's largest telecommunications providers, experienced a widespread outage on Wednesday, leaving millions of customers without internet and phone connectivity. The unexpected outages caused nationwide turmoil, including problems with electronic payment systems and emergency phone lines.
Jio Demonstrates India's First Satellite-based Fiber Service
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited has successfully demonstrated India’s first satellite-based giga fiber service, bringing high-speed broadband to previously inaccessible areas in the country. JioSpaceFiber will be available nationwide at an affordable price.