Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm unveiled Android XR, an AI-enhanced OS for XR, VR, and AR experiences. Featuring AI-driven interactivity, advanced displays, and seamless app integration, Android XR aims to create a dynamic ecosystem of devices and apps.
Nokia and Motorola Solutions have launched a groundbreaking 4G/5G drone solution to bolster public safety and industry operations. Integrating advanced hardware and software, this innovative system supports first responders and critical industries.
Microsoft has sold its former private 5G unit, Metaswitch, to Alianza, signaling a shift in its telecom strategy. While Microsoft’s 5G efforts struggled, this deal enables Alianza to modernize telecom infrastructure for over 1,000 service providers, enhancing cloud-native and AI-driven services.
Verizon’s telecom landscape is buzzing with the strategic hiring of industry veteran Dan Schulman. His impressive track record, ranging from AT&T to PayPal, brings a fresh perspective to Verizon’s quest for growth.
SFR introduces innovative 5G slicing services for businesses, leveraging 5G Standalone technology in the 3.5 GHz band. These services tailor connectivity needs with “privileged access” and “tailor-made slicing,” enhancing enterprise solutions.
The new edge data center in Pilbara is revolutionizing local industries’ data processing capabilities, eliminating the 1,600-kilometer trek to Perth. This cutting-edge facility, initiated by NEXTDC and Vertiv, addresses latency issues and empowers sectors like mining with metro-level compute power and advanced cloud services.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, acclaimed for its remarkable digital transformation, seized the Best Digital Transformation Award at the World Communication Awards 2024. This success underscores their evolution from a traditional telecom provider to an AI-driven tech leader.
NetIX, a prominent player in the global internet exchange domain, has achieved a milestone by reaching 4.02 Tbps in network traffic. Positioning among the top 10 IXPs worldwide, NetIX’s remarkable growth underscores the surging demand for scalable connectivity solutions across data centers in over 100 cities.
Nokia has unveiled a groundbreaking 5G-enabled Nokia 360 Camera designed for Industry 4.0 applications. Featuring immersive 8K streaming and connectivity via 5G, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet, this camera blends cutting-edge virtual reality capabilities with robust durability.
Hexa Capital Consultancy and Equinix have teamed up to enhance Asia-Pacific to U.S. connectivity via the groundbreaking MYUS cable. Targeting the burgeoning digital demands in Southeast Asia, this collaboration utilizes Equinix’s strategic data centers and a high-capacity fibre optic link to empower seamless international data connectivity.


