The government of Fiji disclosed that it has started collaborating with mobile network providers to eventually set up 5G infrastructure, opening the door for the launch of commercial services.
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Indosat and Tech Mahindra Launch CoE Lab in Jakarta
Inspired by its vision to connect and empower every Indonesian, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has collaborated with Tech Mahindra to launch a Smart Analytics and Center of Excellence (CoE) lab, powered by Google Cloud. It is expected to further accelerate Indonesia’s digital transformation.
FPT Set to Build Cable Connecting Vietnam to Asia Link Cable
The Vietnamese technological firm FPT is preparing to construct a cable that will link Vietnam to the undersea Asia Link Cable.
PLDT Loses Chief Financial Officer, Network Head
Following the operator's sizable PHP48 billion (US$853 million) budget overspending, key executives at PLDT, including the operator's chief financial officer, have resigned from their current positions.
China ICT Spending to Exceed US$2 Trillion Over Next Four Years
China’s ICT spending for developing and operating digital businesses will exceed US$2 trillion over the next four years, according to IDC.
Mobile Money Transactions Exceed Expectations, Reaching US$1.26 Trillion in 2022
Mobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe as digital services continue to rise in popularity, according to the GSMA’s annual “State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023.”
Azercosmos Delegation Attends Space Technology Conference in Tashkent
A delegation of the Azercosmos Space Agency of Azerbaijan attended the Space Technology Conference in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, being held from April 24 to 27.
Indonesia's Digital Transformation: A New Data Center and Sustainable Approach
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company, and PT Astra International Tbk (Astra) established a joint venture to create Indonesia's digital infrastructure to accelerate digital transformation for multinationals and local businesses. Indonesia's digital transformation program aims to digitize 30 million MSMEs by 2024, spurring economic growth and meeting digital infrastructure needs.
Telecom Service Revenue in Vietnam to Increase From 2022 to 2027
With the growth in mobile and fixed broadband segments, Vietnam’s total telecom services revenue is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% from 2022 to 2027, as forecasted by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
SoftwareOne Hong Kong partners with Console Connect for improved cloud connectivity in Asia Pacific
SoftwareOne Hong Kong Limited has joined Console Connect's PartnerConnect program, an industry-leading worldwide Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform. This will allow SoftwareOne customers in the Asia Pacific region to have better access to cloud services globally.