LG Uplus recently faced a technical issue in its AI-based voice call application, ixi O, raising concerns over VoIP data security. A misconfigured caching system exposed private data of 36 users to 101 individuals. LG Uplus swiftly resolved the VoIP security flaw and assured no sensitive data was compromised.
LG Uplus is teaming up with LG Electronics and LG CNS to boost data center cooling efficiency using AI and digital twin technologies. The pilot at Pyeongchon 2 aims to cut cooling energy by up to 10 percent, paving the way for smarter, more efficient operations across LG Uplus facilities.
In the race towards innovative technology, LG Uplus in Korea leads with energy-efficient solutions for future 6G networks. By testing an All-Photonic Transport Network with partners like Infinera, they aim to drastically reduce power consumption, ensuring a sustainable approach.
LG CNS will invest $72 million to build Indonesia’s largest AI data center in Jakarta with Sinar Mas by 2026. Featuring over 100,000 servers and scalable power capacity, the project blends sustainability with high performance, positioning Jakarta as a key regional digital hub.
LG Electronics is focused on pioneering the HVAC market by leveraging AI technologies, aiming to dominate the sector by 2030. Their strategy includes tripling data center cooling orders with innovations like liquid cooling systems.
The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea has made strides in examining alleged collusion among top telecom companies like SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, potentially leading to massive fines.
South Korea’s top mobile operators, SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, are launching a unified Network Open API standard. This collaboration aims to lower development barriers, accelerating VoIP application creation. By standardizing APIs, they are aligning their telecom ecosystem with global standards and fostering digital innovation.
South Korea has officially revoked the mobile license of Stage X, led by Stage Five, an affiliate of tech giant Kakao Corp. The Ministry of Science and ICT cited failure to meet financial and operational criteria as reasons. Stage X aimed to join established carriers like SK Telecom and KT but struggled to secure necessary capital.
GCI to expand capacity for rural areas GCI, an Alaskan service provider, has signed a $150 million contract with Intelsat to increase the telecommunications service capacity in rural areas. GCI has been providing geosynchronous (GEO) satellite communications for 35 years to supply the state with data, video and voice services. The latest transaction gives GCI continued access to C-band and Ku-band capacities, which are already a part of GCI’s satellite services portfolio, and also provides new access to state-wide Ka-band capacity. Furthermore, Intelsat will provide the multi-satellite solution through a new and improved managed station platform and C- Ku- and Ka-bands networks. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/w52yht6u South Sudan launches Digitel Network South Sudan has announced the launch of Digitel Network, the country’s first telecommunications company, which was introduced to celebrate 10 years of independence of the country. South Sudan has so far had the services of only two international mobile…
Deutsche Telekom reaches a wholesale deal with Telefónica Deutsche Telekom and Telefonica have reached a wholesale FTTH deal. These telecom rivals extended their partnership that was launched in 2013, which allowed Telefónica to purchase VDSL lines from Deutsche Telekom. The renewed agreement has been extended for 10 more years, and now covers FTTH lines as well. This is a big opportunity for Telefónica Germany, as it is one of the smaller players in the fixed broadband market in the country. By using Deutsche Telekom’s fiber network, Telefónica has set up a clear path for itself to be an important participant in the growing ultra-fast broadband market. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/y6985zh9 Telia sells Telia Carrier On Tuesday, the Swedish company Telia announced that it was selling its international carrier business to Swedish pension funds for $1.1 billion. Polhem Infra’s acquisition of Telia Carrier is expected to be completed in 2021, when…
