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MWC 2023: the new normal seems a lot like the old normal
Post-COVID MWC 2023 is in full swing: big crowds, new phones, FOMO hype, and telcos making a big show of embracing open standards. Business as usual, then. Read more…
Month: February 2023
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India raises its minimum broadband definition to 2 Mbps
India raises its “minimum broadband” definition from 512 kbps to 2 Mbps, which is expected to improve overall quality of service for broadband consumers. Read more…
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Why is ZT an essential paradigm for today’s APAC businesses?
Industry experts point to zero trust (ZT) as an essential paradigm for businesses moving forward as recent reports confirm the rise in cyberattacks. Read more…
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ZTE unveils more efficient, eco-friendly products at MWC
ZTE, with the theme of “Shaping Digital Innovation”, will unveil an extensive lineup of more efficient, eco-friendly, cutting-edge products and solutions at MWC Read more…
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ZTE brings brilliant new products and solutions to MWC 2023
ZTE Corporation will showcase its ten industry-leading innovative wireless products and solutions at the upcoming MWC 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.ZTE Corporation will showcase its ten industry-leading innovative wireless products and solutions at the upcoming MWC 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Read more…
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External risk evaluation needs better tools and transparency
Companies need to evaluate many external factors all the time to make business decisions. but they need better tools and more transparency to do it properly. Read more…
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How will AI tools impact Vietnam’s growing tech talent pool?
The Vietnamese tech job market is on the rise, but will AI tools soon replace the need for human programmers? The answer from experts: not right now. Read more…
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Indian telcos bank on AI to boost customer service
Indian telecom operators have reportedly started leveraging AI software in hopes of improving customer service and reducing subscriber churn. Read more…
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China Mobile, ZTE, Qualcomm – first 5G sub-band full-duplex
ZTE, in partnership with China Mobile and Qualcomm Technologies, has successfully completed 5G Sub-band Full-Duplex (SBFD) verification and compatibility tests. Read more…
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Fraudsters are scamming millions from Thai Android users
The Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA) says that fraudsters used an Android exploit to defraud victims out of over $14.4 million last year. And it’s getting worse. Read more…
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Roaming revenue is coming back – time to fix those leaks
Roaming is set to reclaim its role as a mobile cash cow in the next few years. But cellcos also have to plug serious revenue leaks in their roaming processes. Read more…
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India’s indigenous 4G/5G is attracting attention overseas
India’s Communications and IT minister says the country’s indigenous 4G and 5G stack has drawn interest from at least “nine or 10 countries”.
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Subscription models won’t make digital ecosystems more money
In response to slower growth, digital ecosystems like Facebook and Twitter are experimenting with subscription models. Here’s why they’re likely to flop. Read more…
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AI meets the food industry – Malaysia sets the scene
Malaysians will travel all over the country to enjoy the definitive version of national dishes, and the digitalisation of its food sector is of special interest Read more…
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Copyright and privacy issues are blurring in the digital era
The copyright, privacy and intellectual property landscape overall is becoming much more complicated amid the rise of digital content and personal data. Read more…
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Cloud to surpass on-prem for Asia’s top companies by 2025
Cloud will be the primary storage, management, and analysis destination for 65% of Asia-based 2000 companies by 2025, says a new IDC report. Read more…
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BharOS: here’s why consumers won’t want to use it
New Indian smartphone OS BharOS may appeal to government entities and enterprises, but not consumers who have long since sold their digital souls to Google. Read more…
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BSNL-MTNL revival plan is back on the table (again)
India has again revived its efforts to merge state-run telecom operators MTNL and BSNL by roping in audit and consulting firm Deloitte as transaction advisor. Read more…
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Amazon in talks to add MX Player to its video portfolio
Amazon is in talks with Times Internet to acquire on-demand video streaming service MX Player to bolster its presence in India’s entertainment space. Read more…
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Bank Indonesia kicks off consultation for its CBDC project
Bank Indonesia has launched the consultation process for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative, Project Garuda. A PoC is expected in July. Read more…