MEF has announced that its 2019 MEF Awards program is now officially open for entries.
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Shanghai targets full deployment of 5G network by 2020
Shanghai is set to become one of the first few Asian cities to have complete 5G coverage by the year 2020.
Quectel announces IPO listing on Shanghai Stock Exchange
Quectel Wireless Solutions Co Ltd, a major global supplier of cellular and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) modules, has issued a statement that the company has listed its initial public offering on the main board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange yesterday.
Axiata expresses interest in virtual banking license
Telecommunications conglomerate Axiata Group Bhd is looking to acquire a virtual banking license, further expanding their footprint into the financial services sphere if the conditions are right.
ZTE Introduces 5G Core Technology Trend White Paper
ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, today has released the company’s 5G Core Technology Trend White Paper. Based on current 5G standards and the development situations of 5G-related industries, the white paper has made in-depth analysis and exploration on the problems and challenges of 5G industry development, sharing understanding and insights on 5G Core technology trends from the perspective of core networks.
China Unicom to deploy Nokia optical fronthaul solution for 5G rollout
Nokia announced that China Unicom has chosen the Nokia optical fronthaul solution to power its 4G and 5G networks in Beijing, supporting the operator’s ambitious commitment to deliver 5G in the 2019 timeframe.
HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) is dominating the 5G market
5G networks are the future of modern connectivity. Faster downloads and smoother browsing has now become one of the prime needs of users all around the world. While this has urged smartphone manufacturers to develop their own 5G powered devices, Huawei took one step ahead and brought in flagship features that help it dominate the 5G market.
Smart Axiata, Huawei collaboration to introduce 5G to Cambodia
Cambodian telecommunications service provider Smart Axiata has collaborated with China’s Huawei Technologies on Monday to begin 5G trials that could potentially see the mobile network being deployed by this year.
Tata’s Vinod Kumar steps down as MD and Group CEO
Tata’s Vinod Kumar has recently stepped down from his position as Managing Director and Group CEO, citing personal reasons for leaving the firm.
How innovators are navigating the future tech landscape towards a connected future
At MWC Shanghai 2019, Telecom Review attended a panel discussion titled ‘Future Tech Today’ which featured some key startup representatives and emerging tech experts who all spoke of the ways in which they plan to help societies of the future through the innovation of healthcare, education, agriculture and architecture, among many others. The panelists included Saathealth’s Founder and CEO Aakash Ganju, Strelka KB’s AR/VR expert Ivan Puzyrev, AWA’s Head of Innovation Cathrin Johansson, Eduardo Alarcon, CEO of Tokylabs, George Palamarizis, CEO & founder of Erga Plus and Director of Emerging Technologies at Ultrahaptics Jonny Codling. The panel was moderated by Telecom Review’s very own founder and Editor-in-Chief, Toni Eid.