Viettel has acquired the vital 700 MHz spectrum for $75.2 million, boosting its goal of 99 percent population coverage by 2030. This move enhances 4G and 5G reach, especially in rural areas, and supports emerging IoT applications.
Ericsson’s €200 million investment in Ireland marks a major step in advancing telecommunications. Centered on 5G Standalone rollout and enhanced automation using the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform, this initiative aims to optimize 4G and 5G network management.
Samsung and KT are pioneering 6G innovations by advancing multi-antenna technologies to enhance signal quality and coverage. Incorporating AI into telecom systems, they aim to improve network stability and performance. The collaboration focuses on X-MIMO systems to deliver faster, reliable connectivity.
Druid Software has launched a high-end 5G core for private enterprise and edge networks, collaborating with Napatech and Red Hat. The solution enhances 5G SA features like network slicing and URLLC, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs.
Schneider Electric has introduced cutting-edge solutions to address energy and sustainability challenges linked to AI demand. With NVIDIA, they’ve developed a data center design supporting AI clusters with 132 kW per rack.
This week’s collaboration between Wind River and Rakuten Symphony marks a significant advancement in Open RAN technology. This partnership is set to revolutionize telecommunications, enhancing flexibility with powerful cloud-to-edge solutions.
Viettel has pioneered Vietnam’s digital evolution with its first commercial 5G service, revolutionizing connectivity across 63 provinces. Leveraging 6,500 base stations, Viettel ensures seamless communication, crucial for tourism, healthcare, and smart cities.
In a groundbreaking move, Viasat, Inc., alongside Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, Omnispace, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), have come together to announce the formation of the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA). This new consortium is set to enhance and promote the burgeoning Direct-to-Device (D2D) communication landscape, promising to deliver unprecedented scale and diversity in mobile satellite services.
Singapore’s leading telecom provider Singtel, in a strategic alliance with technology powerhouse Nvidia, has unveiled a new line of data centers under the brand name Nxera. These centers are poised to revolutionize generative AI services for businesses across the region, aligning with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0.
In the fast-evolving realm of cybersecurity, hackers are displaying remarkable agility in adapting their techniques to exploit technological advancements. The frequency and cost of cyber attacks employing social engineering tactics have witnessed a surge in 2023, and experts predict an even greater volume of such incidents in 2024. GlobalData, a prominent data and analytics company, forecasts a trend where cybercriminals will rapidly innovate and extend the use of methods like social engineering and deceptive practices designed to manipulate individuals into divulging sensitive information.
