Singtel advances 5G adoption for enterprises by partnering with Microsoft Azure to grow IoT and industrial applications. Through this partnership, Singtel becomes the first operator outside of the US to offer Azure public multi-access edge computing (MEC) for data processing and storage to be moved closer to end-users to significantly reduce latency and enhance overall network performance.
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Airtel and Bridgepoint Partner to Help US Firms Expand in India and Africa
Airtel has entered into a strategic partnership with Bridgepointe Technologies, a tech advisory firm that helps mid-market and enterprise companies bridge the gap between tech investments and business results.
Airtel Reaches New Milestone in Mumbai
One of India's top telecom service providers, Bharti Airtel ("Airtel"), announced that 2 million people have joined its 5G network in Mumbai so far. This incredible growth has taken place just seven months after the service was introduced. Additionally, Mumbai is the first city in India to have 5G connectivity in every one of its talukas and towns. The 5G network is available throughout Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Mira Bhayandar and the rest of the city.
Singtel Consolidates Consumer and Enterprise Units to Drive Growth
Singtel has reorganized its structure to drive growth, synergies and productivity at the country level. With this move, the telco’s consumer and enterprise businesses in Singapore combine to become a singular operating company. In addition, Singtel will form a standalone infrastructure unit called Digital InfraCo to include the Group’s regional data center business, subsea cable and satellite carrier businesses, as well as Paragon, Singtel’s all-in-one platform for 5G MEC and cloud orchestration.
Maxis Launches Innovation Center to Advance Digital Transformation
Maxis has officially launched the Maxis Business Innovation Center, a digitally immersive space designed to foster innovation and drive digital transformation for businesses. Present to officiate the launch was Yang Berhormat Tuan Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital, accompanied by Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communications and Digital.
Airtel Partners With Secure Meters for NB-IoT Powered Smart Meters
Airtel has announced its partnership with Secure Meters for deploying Narrow Band (NB-IoT) services that will power 1.3 million homes in Bihar through a smart meter solution. This deployment will be India’s first NB-IoT solution on a narrow band with a fall-back option that will work on 2G and 4G and ensure real-time connectivity and uninterrupted transfer of critical data.
Globe Telecom and UDI Strike Deal for Tower Sale and Leaseback
Globe Telecom and Unity Digital Infrastructure (UDI) agreed on a sale and leaseback arrangement for 447 towers, raising PHP5.4 billion (US$96.8 million) for debt and capital expenditures. UDI also pledged to build additional towers.
Starhub Digital Experience Centre to Advance Enterprise Digitalization
Leveraging remote expert assistance to support smart workflow in factories, artificial intelligence for last-mile delivery in e-commerce, and video analytics for video surveillance via CCTVs and drones in maritime are just some ways that Starhub is advancing digitalization and helping enterprises identify and deliver next-generation digital solutions.
Globe Telecom Shifts Toward Greener Network
Digital solutions platform Globe is leading the way in sustainable technology by converting its network equipment to more energy-efficient and cost-effective options as part of its climate action agenda. This step is not only good for the environment, but it also helps to meet the country's growing data demand and increases network capacity with increased bandwidth.
SK Telecom Brings Next-Gen Broadcast Solution to US Market
SK Telecom will be entering the US market by providing a next-generation broadcast solution built with mobile edge computing (MEC) technology to Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports in the US.