Automotive sector leads industrial digital transformation charge

This transformation is not just limited to the manufacturing sector The automotive sector is the biggest spender on digital transformation. In its latest whitepaper, 4 Key Industries Embracing Industry 4.0, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts that this sector’s spend on Industry 4.0 technologies will approach $US100 billion in 2022 and grow to over $US238…

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SATCOM services growth boosted by smart shipping

Advancement in maritime SATCOM will enable 5g  coverage at sea Customers’ and crew members’ rising demand for broadband connectivity drives many segments of the maritime industry to adopt SATCOM services, according to Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global Maritime Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Services. Vessel and ship digitalization, automation,…

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5G system signals positive changes

The 5G-based system was on trial operation in December 2020 The efficiency and accuracy of the Product Distribution Centre of the Nickel Smelter of Jinchuan Group has been greatly enhanced by 5G technology. The smelter boasts one of the largest intelligent product packaging production lines in China. It includes intelligent electrolytic nickel…

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Firms will struggle with rising customer expectations

Despite prioritising technology aimed at driving customer value According to Forrester’s 2023 Asia Pacific (APAC) Predictions, released today, geopolitical friction, global economic pressures, and post-pandemic challenges will force APAC firms to prioritise their technology investments in 2023. However, despite embracing technology-led solutions to improve the lives of customers and citizens,…

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Empowering digital transformation

There are three major challenges obstructing the development of broadband Li Jun, Vice President of China Telecom, delivered a video speech at the World Broadband Association (WBBA) Annual Event, held in Amsterdam on Oct 19, 2022. He shared his point of view about global broadband development, the practice of China Telecom regarding cloud…

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HKBN and Mannings team up

Enabling enterprises to be smarter & healthier workplaces The pandemic has expedited companies to pay greater attention to employee healthcare. Mannings, Hong Kong’s largest health and beauty retailer, joined hands with leading telecom and technology solutions provider HKBN to offer HKBN’s Talents an inaugural complimentary AI-powered health check service. The initiative is part of the…

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Record-breaking growth for more sustainable IT products

More than 1,000 product models have now been certified TCO Certified is the world’s leading sustainability certification for IT products and a tool that helps purchasers and purchasing organizations get sustainability right. TCO Certified, generation 9, was launched at the end of 2021. Since then, products have been certified at…

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Accelerating workforce digitalisation in the Philippines

The MOU was inked against the backdrop of an increased need for new skill sets Affinidi, a decentralised identity solutions provider founded by global investment company Temasek, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Digital Pilipinas regarding the issuance of verifiable credentials (“VCs”), which is an open standard for tamper-evident…

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Ericsson partners with Jio to achieve India’s digital leadership

Standalone 5G network deployment represents a major technology leap Ericsson has entered a long-term strategic 5G contract with Indian communications service provider (CSP) Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. (Jio) to roll out 5G Standalone (SA) in the country. The announcement follows the allocation of 5G spectrum in the recently concluded auctions…

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Hyundai announces future roadmap for software defined vehicles

Hyundai to transform customer experience Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced a new global strategy to transform all vehicles to Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) by 2025. The industry-leading initiative, presented during the Group’s Unlock the Software Age global online forum, will deliver an unprecedented era of mobility, giving customers the freedom…

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