Following the conclusion of a rigorous selection process, the GSMA Board has announced Mats Granryd’s successor. Effective from April 1, 2025, Vivek Badrinath will become the new Director General and Member of the GSMA Board.
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India Becomes World’s Second-Largest 5G Handset Market in H1 2024
India has surpassed the US to become the world's second-largest market for 5G handsets, trailing only China.
Indosat, Accenture Launch Indonesia's First Sovereign AI Cloud Platform
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat), in partnership with Accenture, is working on accelerating the development of an AI cloud platform in Indonesia. This collaboration aims to drive digital transformation by providing cutting-edge AI solutions tailored for different industries while ensuring data governance.
BATIC 2024: A Successful Event Spearheading Sustainable Digital Innovation
The 9th edition of the Bali Annual Telkom International Conference (BATIC) has once again exceeded expectations, bringing together key players in the digital ecosystem from August 27 to 30, 2024. Hosted by Telin, BATIC 2024 continued its tradition of being a premier platform for industry leaders to discuss and shape the future of global connectivity.
Submarine Networks World Singapore: 27th Edition to Highlight Subsea Innovations
Submarine Networks World, the bespoke annual event for subsea communications professionals, will return to Singapore on September 25 and 26 for its 27th edition.
Pioneer the Future of Telecom Networks and AI Integration at FutureNet Asia 2024
FutureNet Asia, now celebrating its fourth edition, continues to stand out at as a pioneer of telecom innovation, building on the success of FutureNet World, which is celebrating its sixth year.
India’s Homegrown 4G Technology Set for 2025 Launch, Union Minister Reveals
Union Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has announced that India’s indigenous 4G technology stack is scheduled to launch by mid-2025.
Get Ready for GovWare 2024 - The Premier Cybersecurity Conference in Asia
Mark your calendars! GovWare 2024 is set to take place from 15 to 17 October 2024, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. This annual gathering has earned its reputation as Asia's premier cybersecurity conference.
Indonesia Sets Goal to Train Cyber Experts, Strengthening Digital Security
In an effort to strengthen Indonesia's digital ecosystem, the Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kominfo) has teamed up with the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence by Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) and Mastercard Indonesia to introduce an online academy with the goal of equipping one million Indonesians to be cyber aware.
India’s DoT Rejects Telcos’ Request for Telecom Regulations on OTT Services
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly dismissed telcos' requests to impose telecom regulations on OTT services such as WhatsApp and Telegram. However, these platforms might still face regulation under other legal frameworks.