The use of the 6GHz band in India for mobile telephony services remains unresolved despite the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 reaching an agreement to open part of the band for International Mobile Telecommunications.
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Aerodyne Soars to New Heights with AWS Partnership
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that Malaysia-based drone solutions provider, Aerodyne, is using AWS to run its DRONOS software as a service (SaaS) platform. DRONOS helps drone operators worldwide by allowing them to analyze and make sense of drone data to optimize operations and conduct aerial inspections.
Middle East Unites in the First Year of 5G-A
A panel of industry experts, representing prominent telecom companies, technology providers, and regulatory bodies, shed light on the transformative potential of 5G Advanced in various sectors and the ground-breaking initiatives that have set the stage for the 5G-Advanced revolution. In unity, they joined hands to announce 2024 as the first year of the 5G-A era in the Middle East.
ZTE, China Mobile and Changzhou Xingqi Technology to Advance Industrial Quality Inspection
ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of ICT solutions, has piloted an AI industrial-quality inspection system with China Mobile and Changzhou Xingqi Technology. This effort uses Cloud SPN computing and network convergence to deliver cost-effective edge computing capacity to help industrial businesses shift into digital and intelligent production.
ZTE and True Launch Thailand's First FTTR Community
ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of ICT solutions, has partnered with True Corporation to transform Wyndham Royal Lee Phuket's digital experience by developing an industry-leading all-optical Wi-Fi solution for high-end serviced apartment-style communities.
Axiata’s Majority Operators Experience Growth Despite Q3 Loss
Axiata Group's profits were negatively impacted by an asset charge related to its Nepalese unit, but most of its operators experienced growth. In the third quarter of 2023, the company reported a widened loss of MYR 797 million (USD 171.5 million), compared to MYR 52.4 million in the same quarter last year.
Singapore Unveils National Multimodal LLM Program for AI Innovation
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is planning to launch the National Multimodal LLM Programme (NMLP) in partnership with AI Singapore (AISG) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), to boost Singapore’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Middle East's Collective Leap: The First Year of 5G-Advanced
At the 17th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit Middle East telecom leaders join hands on stage to celebrate the first year of 5G-Advanced – an initiative launched by Telecom Review to celebrate regional leadership in 5G technology and ambition in 5G-A.
Chunghwa Telecom and Singtel Partner for Cutting-Edge 5G Network Slicing Services
On December 4th, Chunghwa Telecom reached a significant milestone by signing a contract with Singtel for their innovative 5G network slicing services. The collaboration aims to utilize Singtel's Paragon platform to create an integrated service platform for 5G network slicing and cloud applications. This platform will allow customers to quickly deploy their 5G slicing applications and access the necessary cloud resources.
Chinese Manufacturers Lead the Foldable Phone and Display Market
The electronics industry saw an increase in foldable phones in 2023, with 18 launched and one more expected to be released by the end of the year.