The theme of this year’s Mobile World Congress in Shanghai was: Discover the Future – and the future of 5G and AI featured prominently throughout all of the opening keynote sessions on the opening day of the industry-leading event, which attracted thousands of key influencers from all over the ICT world.
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Huawei introduces digital solutions for a fully connected, intelligent world
Huawei takes part in ConnecTechAsia 2018, the region’s significant Information and Communications Technology (ICT) showcase, with a series of cutting edge innovations and valuable business practices for customers and partners in Asia. Sharing more than 30 solutions cater for over 10 vertical industries including government and public sector, finance and banking, transportation, to name a few, Huawei aims to brings to digital to every person, home, organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.
Qualcomm launches new chips for smartphones and watches
US chipmaker Qualcomm has launched new innovative chips designed specifically for smartphones and watches on the opening day of Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2018.
iBwave highlights strategic drivers for integrating cellular, Wi-Fi and fiber infrastructures
iBwave Solutions is a telecom radio planning software provider that develops solutions for the in-building wireless industry. The Canadian-based company has enjoyed phenomenal growth and success since its inception in 2003 and is headquartered in Montreal.
Huawei and China Unicom sign strategic agreement on 5G
At Mobile World Congress Shanghai (MWC Shanghai) 2018, China Unicom and Huawei held a signing ceremony at the Shanghai’s Kerry Center for a 5G strategic partnership agreement. In attendance and speaking at the event were Shao Guanglu, Vice President of China Unicom Group, and Ryan Ding, Huawei's Executive Director and President of Huawei’s Carrier Business Group.
Thuraya showcases innovative new solutions at CommunicAsia 2018
Visitors to booth 1T1-01 at CommunicAsia from June 26 to 28 will get a chance to gain further insight into Thuraya Telecommunications’ latest products, solutions and services. The new high-tech portfolio of products on display includes the recently launched Thuraya Aero and Thuraya T2M, the tracking and monitoring service and terminal, which further reaffirms the commitment of Thuraya towards offering innovative and segment targeted products.
Asia tipped to lead 5G by 2025
A comprehensive report compiled by the GSMA has projected that the Asia Pacific region is set to lead by 5G by 2025.
Disruptive technologies have created new possibilities for our people, businesses and economy
ConnecTechAsia, the new ICT event comprising CommunicAsia, Broadcast Asia and the inaugural NXT Asia officially commenced this morning at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The three-day industry leading ICT event is unique in that it represents the only business platform in Asia which covers the whole ecosystem of info-communications, broadcasting and emerging technologies.
President of China Telecom says ‘price war’ will damage the industry
The president of Chinese telecommunications behemoth China Telecom has warned that a ‘price war’ between operators would severely damage the industry.
CommunicAsia 2018 - SES Networks partners with operator to improve connectivity across Solomon Islands
Solomon Telekom Company Limited, trading under the name Our Telekom, is expanding its partnership with SES Networks to enable faster and improved mobile and internet services to communities scattered throughout more than 900 islands within the Solomon Islands archipelago.