Singtel has launched Singtel CUBΣ, a unified suite of network solutions and services to revolutionize business digital infrastructure. Singtel CUBΣ uses a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model to simplify service subscription and administration across different suppliers via a single digital interface. This comprehensive solution helps businesses operate smarter and more efficiently.
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DOCOMO to Transfer Ownership of Additional Towers to JTOWER
NTT DOCOMO, INC. has agreed to transfer the ownership of an additional 1,552 telecommunications towers to JTOWER Inc. for ¥17 billion ($113 million). DOCOMO will now lease these towers from JTOWER.
FutureNet Asia 2023: Pioneering Telecom Automation for Today and Beyond
Shanthi Ravindran, Appledore Research, previews the Asian edition of FutureNet World in Singapore, 18-19 October, 2023
SK Telecom to Increase Its Investment in AI
SK Telecom has announced its plans to strengthen its AI programs and become a global AI company. The company’s “AI Pyramid Strategy” focuses on three key areas, namely, AI infrastructure, AI transformation (AIX) and AI service, and aims to reach the global AI market and innovate industry, society and life.
China Telecom and ZTE Launch 5G NTN Marine Network
China Telecom, ZTE and SpaceIoT have achieved the first deployment of a 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) in a marine setting. The successful deployment took place in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, an archipelago of islands at the southern mouth of Hangzhou Bay.
PDG Expands Sustainable Data Center Footprint
Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a data center provider, has recently launched its new hyperscale data center facility called Jakarta Cibitung 2 (JC2) in Greater Jakarta, Indonesia. The facility, located in Cibitung, is situated 35 kilometers from Jakarta's Central Business District.
Allo and Infinera's ICE-X Deployment to Revolutionize Malaysia's Optical Network
Allo Technology is using Infinera's ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables and XTM Series to improve its optical network across Malaysia. This will allow Allo to increase network capacity and offer new services to its customers in a cost-effective and seamless way.
XL Axiata, CIMB Niaga Partner to Enhance Banking and Telco Services
XL Axiata has partnered with CIMB Niaga to synergize their respective services and provide customers in Indonesia with an improved banking and digital experience.
NEC Breaks Record for Long-Distance Optical Submarine Cable Transmission
NEC Corporation has completed a long-distance field trial of an optical submarine cable system using a new transponder with the highest level of transmission performance in the world, 800 gigabits per second (Gbps), according to NEC research.
PLDT Sets Up FTTH on the Island of Samal
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has launched fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), owing to the growing population and thriving tourism industry.