Axiata Group's profits were negatively impacted by an asset charge related to its Nepalese unit, but most of its operators experienced growth. In the third quarter of 2023, the company reported a widened loss of MYR 797 million (USD 171.5 million), compared to MYR 52.4 million in the same quarter last year.
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CelcomDigi Faces Earnings Dip Amid Network Asset Depreciation
ExpiredCelcomDigi's earnings have decreased due to the depreciation of its network assets, and its revenues have remained stagnant as the company continues to integrate its merger. According to a statement, the company's profits have dropped by 3.8% to MYR 459 million (USD 98 million) compared to the previous year.
Middle East's Collective Leap: The First Year of 5G-Advanced
ExpiredAt the 17th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit Middle East telecom leaders join hands on stage to celebrate the first year of 5G-Advanced – an initiative launched by Telecom Review to celebrate regional leadership in 5G technology and ambition in 5G-A.
Optus’ CEO Quits Following Major Outage
ExpiredOptus CEO, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, resigned after a countrywide outage that disconnected millions of Australians and a major data breach last year.
Chinese Manufacturers Lead the Foldable Phone and Display Market
ExpiredThe electronics industry saw an increase in foldable phones in 2023, with 18 launched and one more expected to be released by the end of the year.
Rakuten and OpenAI Partner to Unveil Next-Gen AI Platform
ExpiredRakuten Group, Inc. has strategically aligned with OpenAI, marking a pivotal partnership aimed at delivering state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) experiences to a diverse audience of Japanese and global customers, as well as enterprises. This collaboration underscores Rakuten's commitment to innovation and excellence in enhancing the digital landscape for users around the world.
Telekom Malaysia Achieves Remarkable 102.9% Profit Surge in Q3
ExpiredTelekom Malaysia reported that it doubled its profits in Q3, due to lower costs and taxes. Despite facing market challenges, the Malaysian operator saw its profit surge by 102.9% from MYR 265.2 million to MYR 538.2 million (USD 114 million). This increase was primarily due to lower taxes and reduced net finance costs.
ZTE Holds 5G Summit & User Congress 2023 in Thailand
ExpiredZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, held its annual 5G Summit and User Congress 2023 in Thailand. The two-day event, with the theme ‘Embrace the Digital Nexus’, convened a diverse group of participants including telecom regulators, industry alliances, standardization organizations, carriers, think tanks, industry partners, analysts from GSMA, IMT-2020 (5G) PG, IMT-2030 (6G) PG, CCSA, TMF, ABI, CCS Insight, and other eco-partners globally.
China Unicom Transforms Customer Contact Center with AI Innovation
ExpiredChina Unicom faced challenges in operating a customer contact center serving users in 31 provinces. Despite using chatbots and agents, customer satisfaction was low. The chatbot had difficulty accurately answering questions due to voice recognition issues. Agents also faced challenges due to different products and services across provinces, resulting in high labor and operational costs.
AI, HPC, and Quantum Technologies Poised to Boost Innovation
ExpiredThe synergy between artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) systems is catalyzing a profound transformation across various industries, heralding an unprecedented era of innovation. AI and HPC have emerged as a powerful force, reshaping the landscape of technological advancements and business strategies. As businesses navigate this evolving intersection of cutting-edge technologies, the convergence of AI and HPC is not merely a collaboration but also plays a pivotal role in navigating uncharted territories of unprecedented possibilities.