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• MTN is continually testing and deploying innovative solutions to continuously build the best network and deliver an enhanced experience for South Africans.
• MTN South Africa, in strategic partnership with Huawei, has completed the first 5.5G network trial in Africa at MTN Head Office campus.
• Spectrum resources in the millimeter wave and C-band were utilized on-site in 5G standalone mode, which achieved an ultra-high-speed experience of 8.6 Gbps to a user.

Nxtra by Airtel has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) in its facilities to enhance operational excellence. Nxtra is now the first in the country to integrate AI into its data centers, launching new digital capabilities such as predictive maintenance, greater energy efficiency, automation of operations, and optimized capital utilization.

AI is a fundamental force multiplier for Indonesia’s economy and an enabler that can significantly impact key sectors like agriculture, education, healthcare, and rural SMEs.

At the MBBF conference, Huawei unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the Ambient Site solution. This revolutionary approach not only sets the stage for enhanced network intelligence but also optimizes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and improves user experiences. Fred Wang, Vice President of Huawei's SingleRAN Product Line, described this innovation as a comprehensive vision for fully digitalized telecom sites, representing a significant advancement in the industry.

At this year's MBBF conference, Huawei made “MAGICSwave” with a groundbreaking demonstration of its all-weather all-terrain microwave technology.

Huawei engaged in a joint effort with multiple well-known CSPs, such as Vodafone Türkiye, Indonesia IOH, STC Bahrain, China Hong Kong HKT and communications suppliers, Bahrain Hayat Communications and Pakistan Core9, winning the ‘Business Impact’ Catalyst Award through its ‘Accelerated Service Centric Autonomous Network Operations’ catalyst project during Innovate Asia '24, which was held by TM Forum. 

During the 10^th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), Bob Chen, the President of Huawei's Optical Business Product Line, captivated the audience with his keynote address entitled "Building an AI-Centric F5.5G All-Optical Network for New Growth."

GDS has announced that they will invest up to USD 1 billion over the next five years in data center projects in Chonburi, in partnership with real estate developer, Amata.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's Indonesian subsidiary, Lintasarta, has established a strategic alliance with Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) solutions vendor, 6Estates.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) and Ericsson are excited to announce the successful launch of the world's first full-stack Digital Monetization Platform (DMP), a major milestone in Indonesia's digital transformation in the telecommunications sector.