The strategic development will bolster Airtel’s network-as-a-service. Indian telecom major Bharti Airtel’s agreement to acquire a 25 per cent equity stake in Bengaluru-based software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) start-up, Lavelle Networks, points towards a growing market for SD-WAN (through enterprise customer offerings) in India, observes GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.…
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5G subscriptions in APAC to grow at 25.5% CAGR through 2026
Driven by visionary ecosystems. The 5G service has been gaining strong ground in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its subscriptions expected to increase at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.5% over the forecast period of 2021-2026. The growth is primarily driven by national 5G strategies/policies/action plans adopted…
Read More5G standalone speed recorded in Shanghai
The test reached a new record of approximately 3Gbps in peak user downlink throughput. China Mobile and MediaTek achieve new 5G Standalone speed record using Carrier Aggregation technology in Shanghai. Nokia, China Mobile and MediaTek today announced that they have successfully verified the world’s first 3 Components Carrier Aggregation technology…
Read MoreOmani gets 5G with Huawei
The MOU is an important milestone in deepening cooperation between the three parties. Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth of Oman, the Oman-China Youth Digital Culture Industry Exchange Week” organized by the Chinese Embassy in Oman…
Read MoreKey issues outlined for efficient and sustainable NBN regulation
National broadband service needs to move to a more standard regulatory framework. The ACCC has benefited from discussions about a new regulatory framework for the NBN with a range of stakeholders including NBN Co, broadband retailers, consumer representatives and government agencies during the past six months. While the discussions resolved…
Read MoreProton drives into 5G
The eventual introduction of 5G technology has the potential to revolutionise the automotive industry. National car maker PROTON has selected Maxis as its partner to deploy a 5G use case comprising multiple converged solutions to power up its Tanjung Malim plant, with network installations beginning October. The partnership is part…
Read MoreESG is top of the enterprise tech agenda
The leading data and analytics company notes that ESG action is being driven by value and supply chains Enterprises of all sizes are racing to deliver environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, which, according to GlobalData, is no longer a tick-box ‘nice to have’ but an essential part of doing…
Read MoreCard payments in India to surpass US$300bn mark in 2022
The government has been taking various measures to drive card payments in India and reduce the usage of cash. India made remarkable progress in the adoption of digital payments in recent years, supported by government’s push and improvements in payments infrastructure. As a result, the card payments market in India…
Read MoreThe Leading Bank in Foreign Exchange Online Services in Vietnam
Innovating systems to improve FX services delivered to customers is always an area of focus for VietinBank. VietinBank has launched FX Online 24/7 service, which allows customers to access foreign exchange (FX) services anytime, anywhere on transaction platforms such as VietinBank eFAST and VietinBank iPay. Favourably positioned with these platforms,…
Read MoreRanhill’s upgrades voice and cloud connectivity
Higher bandwidth and a resilient network to enhance Ranhill’s workforce. Maxis has been selected by integrated water supply company Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd (Ranhill) as their voice and cloud connectivity provider. Maxis will leverage its extensive portfolio of converged solution offerings and capabilities to support Ranhill’s digitalization journey focusing on…
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