CtrlS Datacenters has started construction on its new data center in GIFT City, Gujarat, India. The company will invest Rs 250 crore (USD 30m) in the project, known as CtrlS Gandhinagar 1 DC. The significant financial infusion underscores CtrlS Datacenters' strategic commitment to expanding its infrastructure and service capabilities in the dynamic and rapidly growing data center industry.
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NTT GDCJ and TEPCO PG to Establish Advanced Data Centers
NTT Global Data Centers Japan (NTT GDCJ) and TEPCO Power Grid, Inc. (TEPCO PG) are establishing a new company to pioneer the development and operation of advanced data centers in the Greater Tokyo Inzai-Shiroi area.
South Korea’s Telecom and Pay-TV Services Expected to Grow in the Next Five Years
The revenues from telecom and pay-TV services in South Korea are anticipated to undergo substantial growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% between 2023 and 2028. This surge is attributed to the robust expansion observed in the mobile data segment during this period.
Lenovo Elevates AI Capabilities with Advanced Hybrid Cloud Platforms and Services
Lenovo has introduced new hybrid cloud platforms and services to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The company's ThinkAgile hyperconverged solutions and ThinkSystem servers, powered by Intel Xeon Scalable Processors, aim to improve performance, management, and efficiency of its hybrid cloud platform.
DOCOMO, Miyashita Lab, and H2L Launch World's First Taste-Sharing Tech for the Metaverse
NTT DOCOMO, Miyashita Laboratory, and H2L have partnered to create a groundbreaking technology that enables people to share taste information through a human-augmentation platform. This technology combines DOCOMO's human-augmentation platform with Miyashita Laboratory and H2L's taste replication technology, making it the first of its kind in the world.
Fleet Management Solutions Expected to Grow in Australia and New Zealand
The fleet management (FM) solutions industry in Australia and New Zealand has grown steadily throughout the years, but the global recession and COVID-19 pandemic have reduced some activities. Considering economic uncertainty, the outlook is still promising after a minor dip in 2020 – 2021.
Japan Commits US$16 Million Grant Aid to Boost Cambodia's Digital Transformation
Recent reports suggest that Japan has agreed to provide grant aid worth up to 2.3 billion yen (approximately US$16 million) to Cambodia. This aid is intended for the country's National Data Center and government digitization plan. The decision was made after a meeting between senior officials from both countries.
Telenor's Strategic Shift: Empowering Growth in Thailand and Malaysia
Norway's Telenor announced that it has agreed to sell its Pakistan unit to Pakistan Telecommunications— a state-owned group. The transaction values the unit at 5.3 billion Norwegian crowns (USD 490 million). Telenor has been restructuring its Asian businesses and focusing on building larger units in Thailand and Malaysia through local mergers.
PhilTower and Huawei Partnership to Revolutionize Telecom Tech in the Philippines
PhilTower and Huawei solidify strategic partnership during the 10th Annual TowerXchange Meetup Asia in Malaysia recently, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance Digital, Smart, and Green Tower initiatives. The collaboration aims to elevate innovative tower and intelligent energy solutions, bolstering both companies’ industry-leading capabilities.
Disney—Reliance Merger Talks Trigger Regulatory Concerns Over Video Streaming Market Dominance
Following the announcement of the potential merger between Disney India and Reliance Industries' Indian entertainment ventures, concerns arise over potential market dominance, the proposed collaboration is reportedly poised to reshape the landscape of India's video streaming industry.