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Telstra has collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to conduct the world’s first hybrid network architecture resiliency trial of Nokia’s IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).

NTT DOCOMO has partnered with NTT Corporation, Arsaga Partners, Inc. and Tokyu Land Corporation to develop groundbreaking telecommunications services utilizing NTT’s advanced all-photonics Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN).

Power International Holding (PIH), a Qatar-based conglomerate, has signed an agreement in principle (AIP) to acquire Kazakhstan's mobile operator, Mobile Telecom Services (MTS), from incumbent state telco, Kazakhtelecom JSC.

Rakuten Symphony has announced the official launch of Rakuten Drive— a file storage cloud service— in Japan. Rakuten Drive offers secure and user-friendly file storage and sharing on the cloud for both individual and enterprise customers. It allows users to quickly send large files and now includes the feature of real-time viewing and editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft 365 productivity apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on the web version.

Telekom Malaysia (TM) has partnered with Maybank Islamic Berhad to launch the country’s first 5G- powered Islamic Banking as a Service (BaaS) solution to deliver seamless access and experiences to digital clients, particularly micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. has entered into a 2-year strategic partnership with Fujitsu Limited to explore the possibility of establishing a network using All-Photonics Network (APN) technology based on the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) initiative in Taiwan.

In collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Ericsson, Telstra has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in 5G technology, achieving a record-breaking uplink speed of 340 Mbps. This achievement showcases the power of cutting-edge software, spectrum allocation, and technological advancements in the capabilities of 5G networks.

Telstra is expanding its in-house generative AI solutions, following successful trials, to improve customer interaction.

The BSNL Employees Union has requested the government to use Vodafone Idea Limited's network to provide 4G services to BSNL customers. This is because there has been a delay in BSNL's own 4G launch. The Union is concerned that this delay is affecting BSNL's financial revival, as competitors like Reliance Jio and Airtel are attracting BSNL's customers with their 5G technology.

Globe Telecom Inc. has confirmed that it has removed all clickable links from messages sent to its customers in response to spoofing reports indicating that its channels are being impersonated by scammers.