Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, has partnered with Singtel, Asia’s leading communications technology group, to become the first provider to enable Rich Communication Services (RCS) for businesses in Singapore. Sinch and Singtel are now offering businesses an advanced platform to connect with customers through secure and branded messaging directly in their native mobile inboxes.
Vodafone has expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft, integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot AI across 68,000 employees to boost productivity and digital efficiency. Incorporating generative AI into various business areas will streamline tasks, allowing employees to focus on more creative endeavors.
Ericsson and global operators like Vodafone and AT&T have launched a joint venture to commercialize network APIs globally. This initiative aims to standardize API offerings, fostering innovation and monetization in the 5G era. By collaborating with major players such as Vonage and Google Cloud, the venture promises to revolutionize the voice over IP (VoIP) landscape.
Astrotel, a leading Australian telecom provider, has partnered with Alkira to revolutionize telecom capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. This strategic alliance highlights their commitment to advancing connectivity solutions through Alkira’s innovative Network Infrastructure on Demand services. By leveraging cloud and AI technologies, businesses can expect enhanced network performance, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
SoftBank and Nokia have partnered to research cutting-edge communication technologies, focusing on AI-RAN and 6G innovations. By leveraging Nokia’s Cloud RAN and conducting field tests, they aim to transform digital society. This collaboration underscores the critical role of AI in telecommunication, promising scalable and reliable communication networks essential for smart cities.
Swiss IoT module maker u-blox and UK-based Wireless Logic have partnered to revolutionize IoT connectivity. Integrating Wireless Logic’s Conexa network with u-blox’s cellular IoT modules enables optimal coverage, seamless scalability, and robust performance. This strategic alliance promises enhanced control, faster time-to-market, and unprecedented flexibility for industries like automotive, healthcare, and smart cities.
Google’s plans to establish a large data centre in Dublin were recently thwarted by the South Dublin County Council, citing energy consumption and environmental impact concerns. The data centre, expected to operate by 2027, faced issues over the strain on the national power grid and insufficient on-site renewable energy, sparking a broader debate about sustainable digital growth.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed a vital core network consolidation project in Jakarta. This rapid 14-month execution significantly enhances Indosat’s mobile communication technologies, benefiting over 100 million users across Indonesia, including rural and remote regions. Such advancements promise improved internet performance, especially for gaming and video streaming.
Red Hat’s latest OpenStack Platform update, known as Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift, targets communications service providers (CSPs) to unify traditional and cloud-native networks. Paired with OpenShift’s Kubernetes-based platform, this release offers scalability and flexibility across hybrid cloud environments. Enhanced with Ansible integration and improved observability, it supports cutting-edge AI workloads.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region, bringing substantial benefits to developers, startups, and enterprises. This new infrastructure allows these organizations to host applications closer to their end users, optimizing performance and latency.
