Thailand's right to use the satellite orbit at 50.5° East is at risk of being revoked once it expires in 2025, as it has long been vacant.
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DOCOMO Spearheads AI Innovation with Global Semiconductor Collaboration
NTT DOCOMO, INC.— Japan's leading mobile operator— is set to revolutionize AI innovation with SAPEON, a global AI semiconductor company backed by South Korea's SK Group. This strategic collaboration, facilitated through DOCOMO Innovations, INC., marks a significant milestone in the advancement of the artificial intelligence landscape.
HCLTech Launches Innovative GenAI Platform
HCLTech has introduced HCLTech AI Force, a cutting-edge GenAI platform that accelerates time-to-value and improves the efficiency of software development and engineering operations.
ZTE Launches Next-Gen AI Home Media Center
ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of information and communication technology solutions, has unveiled a new AI home media center at MWC 2024 Barcelona.
XL Axiata and Cisco Launch Groundbreaking Cloud-Based IoT Connectivity Platform
XL Axiata has partnered with Cisco to launch a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity management platform that addresses the complexity of large-scale IoT deployments while providing enterprise-grade security.
China Unicom and G+D Join Forces for eSIM Innovation
Giesecke and Devrient (G+D)— a well-known company specializing in digital security, financial platforms, and currency technology— along with China Unicom, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at this year's MWC to form a strategic partnership focusing on eSIM technology and services. The goal of this agreement is to create a strong collaboration to advance eSIM technology and discover new applications in different industries.
India Launches Digital Platform to Combat Fraudulent Calls and Messages
India has launched a digital platform that will allow people to flag fraudulent calls and text messages, providing additional protection against faceless criminals who use technology to rob people of their money.
Indonesian Telcos Enhance Security with New API Services
Indonesian telcos have launched new API services that aim to improve security and customer experience as part of the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. Failure to integrate APIs from the GSMA Open Gateway could have significant repercussions for Indonesian telcos. Without access to these APIs, telcos may struggle to implement enhanced security measures and deliver superior customer experiences, leaving their networks and customers vulnerable to cyber threats and dissatisfaction.
Vietnam Postpones Talks on Satellite Broadband Services
Discussions between Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and SpaceX to allow Starlink satellite broadband services in the country have reportedly been postponed.
Indian Government Spearheads New Indigenous Mobile Brand Initiative
The Indian government is currently working on creating a new Indian mobile phone brand according to Ashwini Vaishnaw, a minister in charge of communications. He mentioned that the government plans to develop the entire handset ecosystem within the country.