India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has urged the telecommunications industry to propose projects for a R&D initiative aimed at advancing the nation’s quantum communications networks.
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Telekom Malaysia, Malaysia Ink Deal for New NG999 Emergency System
Telekom Malaysia (TM) and the Government of Malaysia have signed an agreement to develop and operate the country's new emergency response system: the Next Generation Emergency Services 999 (NG999).
Philippine Fiber Broadband Expansion Faces Doubts Over High Costs
The Philippine government is launching a new project to expand fiber broadband coverage nationwide. However, analyst firm, BMI Country Risk & Industry Research, warns that simply deploying more lines won't increase connectivity if the services remain too costly.
Telcos Boost Stakes Amid Network Shake-Up
The situation with Malaysian 5G wholesale operator, Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), changed recently when four telco investors agreed to take slightly larger stakes in the company until August.
Converge ICT and Supermicro to Launch AI-Powered Green Data Centers
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge), a leading fiber broadband and technology company in the Philippines, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Super Micro Computer Inc. (Supermicro), a US-based IT solutions provider specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, storage, and 5G/edge technologies.
CyberDSA 2024: Navigating Tomorrow’s Cyber and Digital Frontier
Southeast Asia’s digital economy is set to reach USD 363 billion in 2025. As the world becomes increasingly dependent on digitalization, it is inevitable for governments and businesses to protect and secure its assets and provide real economic value to the global market.
HCLTech Launches New Global Delivery Center
HCLTech has launched a global delivery center in Patna, a first in the state of Bihar, which is expected to boost the company's capability to provide IT and engineering services in the high-tech and semiconductor sectors.
India's Second 5G Spectrum Auction Yields Disappointing USD 1.35 Billion Outcome
India's Department of Telecommunication (DoT) concluded its second 5G spectrum auction with disappointing outcomes, selling 141.4 MHz of spectrum for USD 1.35 billion, marking the third-lowest auction result since 2010, following the lowest proceeds collected in 2013 and the second lowest a year earlier.
Indosat Business Announces Advanced AI Solutions for Indonesia's Oil and Gas Sector
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has revealed a suite of advanced AI-powered, cloud-based solutions tailored to support sustainable growth within Indonesia's upstream oil and gas sector. These innovations will be delivered through Indosat Business and its subsidiary, Lintasarta, a leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) provider.
GSMA MWC Shanghai Welcomes Global Leaders and Innovators
Distinguished guests, including the CEO of GSMA Ltd., John Hoffman, and the Head of Greater China at the GSMA, Sihan Bo Chen, were present at the pre-MWC Shanghai press conference held on June, 23.