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Major Global Telcos Forge Alliance for AI
ExpiredSK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, e& and Singtel have announced that they have formed the Global Telco AI Alliance to create a new customer experience for global citizens using AI technology.
The 5th International Internet Expo and Summit Returns to Indonesia
ExpiredThe Association of Indonesian Internet Service Providers (APJII) has announced the return of the highly-anticipated 5th International Internet Expo and Summit (IIXS), which had been postponed due to the COVID pandemic. The largest internet and digital event in the country will be held at JI-Expo Kemayoran in Jakarta from August 10–12.
Telco Giants Unite to Promote Collaboration and Innovation in AI
ExpiredFour of the most notable telcos, SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, e& and Singtel, have joined forces to form the ground-breaking Global Telco AI Alliance, which aspires to use the power of AI technology to transform customer experiences and improve the lives of consumers around the world.
Vodafone Idea Foundation, TSSC Launch IoT Center of Excellence
ExpiredThe Vodafone Idea Foundation, the CSR arm of Vodafone Idea (Vi), has partnered with the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) to establish an IoT Center of Excellence at the prestigious Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women in Delhi. This is considered to be a significant step toward empowering India's youth with the latest technological skills.
Singapore's Mobile Operators to Retire 3G Services by July 2024
ExpiredM1, Singtel and StarHub will discontinue all 3G services in Singapore starting July 31, 2024. This includes voice calls, messaging and data services, as these are no longer widely used. By retiring the 3G networks, mobile operators will be able to repurpose some of the spectrum to enhance 5G services. 5G networks offer faster speeds, higher data throughput and improved security and reliability.
Kissflow and Google Strengthen Partnership to Drive Operational Excellence
ExpiredKissflow, a leading low-code work platform and partner of Google Cloud since 2012, has announced its plans to expand this partnership in order to help Google Cloud customers speed up their operational transformation using Kissflow's low-code platform. This strengthened partnership aims to assist Google Cloud customers in achieving their business goals by providing them with industry-specific solutions that are technically advanced.
Digital Connexion: Revolutionizing Data Centers in India
ExpiredA partnership has been announced to develop advanced data centers in India that can meet the infrastructure needs of businesses and digital service companies. Digital Realty, a global provider of data center solutions, will form a joint venture with Brookfield Infrastructure and Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), a multinational conglomerate in India.
India’s Telco Industry Embarks on New Era With AI
ExpiredWith its recent recommendations for the wider deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has set the stage for a major transformation in India’s telco industry. According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, AI is poised to become the driving force behind industry-changing advancements.
Malaysia Government Reaches Agreement With Mobile Operators
ExpiredMalaysia's communications minister has announced that the government has reached an agreement with the country's five mobile network operators (MNOs) regarding their stakes in the wholesale 5G company, Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB).