Australian companies focus on technologies that can push digital focus to recover from two-fold devestation. Just over half (51 per cent) of Australian organisations plan to start using or increase 4G/LTE technology use, while 73 per cent plan to start using or increase 5G technology use in the next 12 months, to support changed business strategies. A recent report by Telsyte,…
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Telecom company cements 5G deals in Taiwan and New Zealand and has other tech deals in Australia and China. Nokia and New Zealand operator Spark have launched 5G services in the Auckland Viaduct area to bring high-speed wireless connectivity to a major international sailing event. The 5G network will leverage…
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5G SA trial network offers opportunity to accelerate automation and digitalisation. Singtel has deployed the nation’s first 5G standalone (SA) trial network at its 5G Garage testing facility. The network, which utilises 3.5GHz spectrum and Ericsson’s advanced Massive MIMO (Multiple-input multiple-output) technology to deliver ultra-fast speeds and low-latency or response…
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Partnership to increase the network’s backhaul capacities. One of India’s largest integrated communications services, Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have renewed multi-year contract to supply and deploy 5G-ready radio and transport solutions from Ericsson. The continued deployment of Ericsson Radio System products and solutions will enhance Airtel’s network capacity and deliver a superior…
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Strong pipeline of local tech talent equipped with the skills to secure new opportunities in the Digital Economy. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Sea Limited (Sea) have a produced a program to hire and train 500 Singaporeans. When implemented, will be one of the largest ever TechSkills Accelerator…
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Mobile comms for commuters. Hong Kong Telecom will become one of the first mobile operator to provide seamless 5G coverage along major MTR lines when its network is extended to more than 50 Mass Transit Railway stations by mid-October. Hong Kong commuters will be able to experience 5G services on…
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Exceptions in certain verticals, according to Frost and Sullivan. Most vertical industries, except for telecoms, government/public sector, media and entertainment, have adopted a conservative approach in the APAC region, stated analyst firm, Frost and Sullivan. During 2020, Frost & Sullivan’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) team conducted a small-scale survey, 5G Strategic…
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Doubles down on social media. The Ministery for Digital Affairs has opened the Thailand 5G Ecosystem Innovation Centre (5G EIC) to drive the development of technology for the digital economy at the Office of Digital Economy Promotion. Located at the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa), the 5G EIC Centre, will…
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Hong Kong Government CIO shared his views on the technology at various events A smart city requires 5G, said Lin Weiqiao, JP, Hong Kong Government Chief Information Officer. He made his speech during the “Connecting Cities-5G and Wi-Fi” technology forum jointly organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information…
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Growing demand for 5G in networks in smart city. Research has uncovered widespread support for investment in 5G networks and smart city services to boost rail users’ safety and connectivity. Real-time service information, personalised updates, reduced commuting times, improved safety in public spaces and access to reliable wireless networks are…
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