Interviews

The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) latest data suggests that ​roughly 2.7 billion people – or one-third of the world's population – still don’t have access to the internet in 2022.

With a cross-linked constellation of 66 satellites, Iridium’s global network connects people and things in the world’s most inaccessible locations. Telecom Review Asia Pacific spoke to Bryan Hartin, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Iridium, to know more about the company’s offerings, market competition, and growth plans.

Telstra’s Angela Logothetis, keynote speaker at FutureNet Asia, which is set to take place on October 18-19, at The Westin, Singapore, explains how the next phases in automation are to constantly evolve customers’ experiences of using cloud, edge and network products.

After being conducted virtually for two years, ATxSG was held in-person as Singapore’s largest technology event since the reopening of borders. Jointly organized by Infocomm Media Development Authority, Singapore (IMDA) and Informa Tech, the event brought together more than 16,000 hybrid attendees from more than 80 countries, including senior government leaders from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Estonia and Mongolia. Telecom Review Asia Pacific took the opportunity to speak with Kiren Kumar, Deputy Chief Executive (Development), IMDA, to learn about efforts to accelerate Singapore’s digital economy, focused on advancing 5G and ICT development.

During the 25^th Submarine Networks World, Telecom Review Asia interviewed Eric Handa, CEO of APTelecom, to learn more about its Vision 2025 business plan to support growing verticals as well as ambitions to bridge the digital divide in emerging markets.

Telecom Review Asia Pacific interviews Dr Derek Wang, Singapore Country Manager, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, to learn about Alibaba Cloud’s undertakings in the region to bring value to ecosystem partners in their digital innovation journey.

After a two-year hiatus, Submarine Networks returns as an in-person event in Singapore, convening industry thought leaders and partners in the global subsea community. Telecom Review Asia connects with Antti Kankkunen, vice president, Subsea PLM, Infinera to learn about new developments in the subsea cable market and how Infinera is delivering value to the region. 

In early 2022, it was announced that Rosenberger spun off the antenna and wireless division under the Prose brand. Telecom Review Asia Pacific speaks with Denis Ng, Marketing & Infrastructure Solutions Director of Prose on the brand’s value proposition and offering.

Connectivity demand in the Asia Pacific has been on a steady rise in recent years, providing a unique opportunity for the satellite industry to capture new markets amidst new requirements. To learn about next-generation ground systems and their impact on the region, Telecom Review Asia Pacific connects with Vaibhav Magow, Vice President, International Division, Hughes  for key insights.

Thuraya, the mobility subsidiary of the UAE’s flagship satellite operator, Yahsat, recently unveiled a new office in Singapore to mark 15 years of presence in the Asia Pacific market. Telecom Review Asia Pacific speaks with Sulaiman Al Ali, CEO of Thuraya, to learn about Thuraya’s recent successes in globalising satellite innovations.