News
Nairobi is reaping the benefits of fast, affordable broadband
Poa Internet’s fast, cheap broadband internet service is a game-changer for low-income neighbourhoods in Nairobi. Read more…
Month: March 2022
Off the Wire
AIS, Qualcomm and ZTE trial 5G NR-DC using 2.6 GHz and 26 GHz bands
AIS, Qualcomm and ZTE successfully trial 5G NR-DC (New Radio Dual Connectivity) in the field combining the 2.6 GHz and 26 GHz bands. Read more…
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Cyber insurers may not be saved by fine print over cyberwar attacks
Cyber insurers face potential multi-billion dollar claims for cyber attacks related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read more…
Views
Centralized vs decentralized: will the pendulum swing back this time?
Decentralization is not a new idea, and it is not always so clear what is really decentralized or centralized. Read more…
News
India’s PLI scheme fizzles as most electronics firms miss first-year targets
Most IT hardware firms under the PLI scheme say they’ll miss first-year targets due to supply chain disruptions and “inadequate incentives”. Read more…
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VinFast to build new $4 billion EV factory in the US
Vietnamese automaker VinFast plans to invest $4 billion in a new EV factory in the US. The factory will also produce batteries and buses. Read more…
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Viasat says hackers are still trying to cripple its satellite modems in Ukraine
Hackers who crippled satellite modems in Ukraine and across Europe are still trying to hobble Viasat as it works to bring users back online. Read more…
News
EVs are the star of Bangkok motor show as petrol prices soar
Thousands attended the Bangkok International Motor Show where EVs were in the spotlight due to rising petrol prices and government subsidies. Read more…
Views
Quantum computing is further away than marketing hype makes it look
Quantum computing start-ups say their solutions will be commercial and profitable in a few years. “How?” asks quantum physicist. Read more…
News
DoT touts indigenous 4G as more economical and secure for BSNL
India’s DoT says the indigenous 4G stack from C-DoT and TCS will help address security-related concerns such as backdoors in telecoms gear. Read more…
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Indonesia’s workforce says it has a serious digital skills gap
Most workers in Indonesia are finding themselves in need of new or updated digital skills, says a new report from AWS and AlphaBeta. Read more…
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Ukrtelecom latest Ukrainian CSP to be disrupted by cyberattack
Ukraine’s state-owned Ukrtelecom experienced a disruption in internet service on Monday after a “powerful” cyberattack. Read more…
News
US sanctions hammer Huawei revenues but unite company: CFO Meng
US sanctions and pressure on Huawei have served to strengthen its resolve, CFO Meng Wanzhou said after its first results since her return. Read more…
Views
Nvidia is cementing its lead as picks-and-shovels king of the metaverse
Nvidia is enhancing its claim to be the picks and shovels of the metaverse and AI with the launch of its next-generation chips and services. Read more…
News
Gambit Sports acquired by Glance to build NFT-based live gaming empire
Glance acquires Indian gaming firm Gambit Sports to build the “biggest platform for NFT-based live gaming experiences” for Gen-Z users. Read more…
News
Singapore invests in 6G research lab
The 6G research lab at Singapore University of Technology and Design will explore new applications of tech like AI and edge computing. Read more…
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Sea is pulling Shopee from India as overseas expansion drive fizzles
Sea Ltd is withdrawing Shopee from India’s retail market just months after starting operations there, the second pullback this month. Read more…
News
Can selling NFTs save the Amazon rainforest? A Brazilian firm thinks so
Nemus, which owns 410 sq km of Amazon rainforest, is selling NFTs allowing buyers to sponsor the preservation of specific areas of jungle. Read more…
News
The challenge of regulating digital assets in Asia
The crackdown on cryptocurrencies in Asia is not surprising, regulators are concerned about the impact of digital assets on their economies. Read more…
Features
Why network monitoring is essential moving forward
There will be a further increase in the importance of cloud, network, or application performance monitoring over the next year and beyond. Read more…