As enterprises and service providers navigate the complexities of modern connectivity, MEF is accelerating the adoption of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS). Artificial intelligence’s (AI) integration with NaaS is advancing this shift, enabling service providers to drive new business in meeting the emerging demands of enterprise.  

China has solidified its position as the largest global market for wrist-worn devices, having recorded 45.8 million shipped units in 2024, demonstrating a remarkable 20.1% year-over-year (YoY) growth, according to IDC.

HKT has delivered another year of solid financial results in 2024, driven by growth across its key business segments, particularly enterprise solutions and 5G services.

Nokia, in collaboration with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) and Anritsu Corporation, has successfully demonstrated the potential of elastic networking to reduce energy consumption in mobile networks.

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS), has intensified its efforts to prevent the misuse of cross-border mobile signals by call center gangs.

Nokia announced that StarHub has completed the nationwide rollout of its XGS-PON (10 Gigabit Symmetrical Passive Optical Network) network, delivering ultra-fast 10 Gbps internet speeds to hundreds of thousands of homes across Singapore.

HKT has launched Asia's first 800 Gbps² wide area network (WAN) solution, the AI Superhighway, based on CE2.0 technology, catering to enterprises in Hong Kong.

With millions of users relying on telecom services for connectivity, even minor network disruptions can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. To address these challenges, machine learning (ML) is emerging as a transformative tool for predictive maintenance, allowing telecom operators to detect and address potential failures before they escalate. This is especially crucial in Asia, a region experiencing unprecedented digital transformation and rapid 5G expansion.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is at the forefront of innovation and global digital transformation, delivering next-generation digital services to enterprises and consumers. du, one of the country’s leading telecom and digital service providers, has demonstrated its commitment to advancing the 5G Advanced innovation and UAE’s digital landscape.

The water and wastewater systems sector is facing growing cyber threats and attacks due to internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs).

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has imposed a 50% limit on bandwidth imports from India, aiming to reduce dependency on a single source and encourage diversified international connectivity.

Chunghwa Telecom is set to deploy two new submarine cables—Southeast Asia-Japan Cable 2 (SJC2) and Apricot—within the first half of the year.