A stadium for audiences who want interaction. Shandong Mobile, MIGU, Shandong Luneng Taishan Football Club, China Sports Media, and Huawei have jointly debuted the industry’s first MEC-based 5G video broadcast app — giving fans a different way to watch sports matches, and marking a “new era of smart stadiums”. Big…
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NZ telco chooses Fortinet Secure SD-WAN for secure services
Latest project from Spark NZ and Fortinet to improve application experience. New Zealand telecommunications and digital services company Spark NZ has chosen Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to expand and differentiate its service offerings to corporate, enterprise and government customers. By leveraging Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Spark will be able deliver better application experience, automate…
Read MoreEricsson strengthens its position in China
Margins during the second quarter of 2020 are expected to be negative. Networking and telecommunications company Ericsson has increased its footprint in China through 5G contract awards from all three major operators in China. The market position is important for Ericsson as it makes “strengthens” its position in the 5G…
Read MoreHuawei grants MQ4/MQ5 RF cluster connector patent licenses to partners
Increasing antenna ports without increasing dimensions. Huawei has granted patent licenses for MQ4/MQ5 RF cluster connectors to multiple connector manufacturers. This will facilitate the large-scale commercial adoption of standard RF cluster connectors as well as promote the development of miniaturised and highly integrated base station antennas and RF devices. An…
Read MoreMalaysia revokes 5G spectrum to a number telcos
Speculations it has been awarded to a small telco with billionaire ties. Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia has announced it has revoked18 instruments including Instructions and Determinants are applicable use of frequency bands of 700MHz, 900MHz, and 2600MHz frequency bands. In a statement Dato’ Saifuddin bin Abdullah Minister of…
Read MoreWestern Sydney Airport connected with TransGrid Telecomms
Connection incorporates high speed WaveLink and Internet connectivity. TransGrid Telecommunications has delivered critical telecommunications infrastructure to the Western Sydney International Airport site at Badgerys Creek. The connection works were carried out by TransGrid and included stringing 20 kilometres of optical ground wire (OPGW) conductor from Sydney West Substation to the…
Read MoreHCL Technologies makes May purchases
Expanding network and security solutions. India-founded HCL Technologies intent to acquire Cisco’s Self-Optimizing Network (SON) technology. The acquisition, comprising of products and services built on Cisco’s SON technology, will compliment HCL’s needs in the telecommunications industry. This includes tier-one communications service providers globally and application support to its clients. The…
Read MoreCambodia makes headway in 5G rollouts
Cambodia prepping for more broadband services. Developing ASEAN country Cambodia is seeing its efforts to expand and upgrade its telecom infrastructure bearing fruit. In a recent report by research and consultancy firm BuddeComm, Cambodia is “well on the way on preparing for the rollout of 5G services”. It was reported…
Read MoreMobile service providers push ahead with 5G amidst pandemic
Research shows telcos making strides in 5G networks. Mobile service providers say they are making substantial progress toward ushering in a new generation of 5G Networks that will enable ultra-high-speed mobile connectivity and a wide variety of new applications and smart infrastructure use cases. Progress includes steady work toward virtualising…
Read MoreHKBN launches Cloud-learning program
Cloud strategy integral to digital transformation. HKBN Enterprise Solutions has launched a Cloud-learning Incentive Programme to help businesses build Cloud-savvy and teams and accelerate digital transformation. The telecoms company’s program was designed to help businesses across Hong Kong increase cloud proficiency and accelerate digital transformation. Discounts and service rebates will…
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