Telstra, one of Australia's leading telecommunications companies, has introduced a new end-to-end Industrial Automation capability targeted at evolving the country's major sectors. Telstra intends to empower businesses by simplifying the difficulties involved with Industry 4.0 by leveraging the experience of its subsidiaries, Aqura Technologies and Alliance Automation, its joint venture with Quantium and its extensive network infrastructure, including 5G, fiber and IoT.
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SLT-MOBITEL Improves Connectivity for Students
SLT-MOBITEL has launched MYFIRST Connection, the first fully comprehensive communication solution to meet students' ever-increasing connectivity demands. It aims to empower students to enhance their knowledge in the digital world.
Telstra Wholesale Launches 400 Gbps Services on Intercapital Routes
Telstra Wholesale has launched 400 Gbps wavelength services on intercapital routes after a successful trial with Aussie Broadband earlier in the year. The service supports customers who need robust, high-capacity fiber connectivity to meet growing bandwidth demands.
Singtel Offers Azure Public MEC to Support Enterprise 5G Use Cases
Singtel advances 5G adoption for enterprises by partnering with Microsoft Azure to grow IoT and industrial applications. Through this partnership, Singtel becomes the first operator outside of the US to offer Azure public multi-access edge computing (MEC) for data processing and storage to be moved closer to end-users to significantly reduce latency and enhance overall network performance.
2degrees Partners With Lynk Global for Sat-to-Phone Service
2degrees, a New Zealand-based telecommunications company, has announced plans to test a groundbreaking technology that will allow text messages to be sent via a "cell tower in space." The trial, scheduled for May 25, is part of a commercial contract between 2degrees and Lynk Global, Inc.
Airtel Reaches New Milestone in Mumbai
One of India's top telecom service providers, Bharti Airtel ("Airtel"), announced that 2 million people have joined its 5G network in Mumbai so far. This incredible growth has taken place just seven months after the service was introduced. Additionally, Mumbai is the first city in India to have 5G connectivity in every one of its talukas and towns. The 5G network is available throughout Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Mira Bhayandar and the rest of the city.
EdgePoint Philippines Launches First Colocation With DITO Telecommunity
EdgePoint Infrastructure, a leading ASEAN-based independent telecoms infrastructure firm, has activated its first tower colocation tenancy site in conjunction with DITO Telecommunity through its subsidiary, EdgePoint Towers Inc. (EdgePoint Philippines).
Maxis Launches Innovation Center to Advance Digital Transformation
Maxis has officially launched the Maxis Business Innovation Center, a digitally immersive space designed to foster innovation and drive digital transformation for businesses. Present to officiate the launch was Yang Berhormat Tuan Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital, accompanied by Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communications and Digital.
Malaysian Company Implements IoT Sensors and LoRaWAN
With the assistance of semiconductor, IoT systems and cloud connectivity service provider Semtech, Malaysian company Sustainable Hrvest, an innovator in smart farming, has installed LoRa-enabled sensors and LoRaWAN-based gateways across its durian fruit fields in Malaysia.
Globe Telecom and UDI Strike Deal for Tower Sale and Leaseback
Globe Telecom and Unity Digital Infrastructure (UDI) agreed on a sale and leaseback arrangement for 447 towers, raising PHP5.4 billion (US$96.8 million) for debt and capital expenditures. UDI also pledged to build additional towers.