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Asia-Pacific GSMA roundtable calls for AI network upgrade
Network Infrastructure

Asia-Pacific GSMA roundtable calls for AI network upgrade

Rising AI demand is forcing Asia-Pacific telecoms to upgrade networks for lower latency, higher bandwidth and tighter cross-border coordination.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Asia-Pacific telecoms push AI monetisation at roundtable
Robotics

Asia-Pacific telecoms push AI monetisation at roundtable

Operators in Asia-Pacific are under pressure to find new revenue as AI services and 5G-Advanced reshape telecoms economics.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Navigating Asia's Digital Infrastructure: The Strategic Role of Hong Kong in Global Cloud and AI Expansion
Unified Communications

Navigating Asia's Digital Infrastructure: The Strategic Role of Hong Kong in Global Cloud and AI Expansion

Demand for AI and cloud capacity is turning Hong Kong into a gateway for firms seeking low-latency access to Mainland China.

By Arnold Lau • 5 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
NGMN urges simpler 6G migration with MRSS baseline
Unified Communications

NGMN urges simpler 6G migration with MRSS baseline

Operators risk higher costs and fragmented networks unless 6G migration is simplified, with standards still expected in the early 2030s.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
GSMA adds AI, 6G, and satellite zones to MWC Shanghai
Robotics

GSMA adds AI, 6G, and satellite zones to MWC Shanghai

Broader partnerships on AI, satellite links and 6G are now on offer as the event widens beyond handsets and networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029
Unified Communications

Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China
Digital Transformation

Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China

The global IoT device count will exceed 20 billion in 2024, with China dominating cellular connections amid evolving tech trends and revised growth forecasts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges
Semiconductors

Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges

Global cellular IoT module shipments rose 23% in Q1 2025 amid vendor shifts and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains and market dynamics.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape
Data Protection

The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape

Chinese startup DeepSeek's new AI model cuts costs but sparks global security fears, prompting bans and cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions.

By Pascal Geenens • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
China drives recovery in global cellular IoT module market
Unified Communications

China drives recovery in global cellular IoT module market

The cellular IoT module market is showing signs of recovery with a 7% YoY growth in Q1 2024, driven by increased demand in China, says IoT Analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Nokia and Optus reaches new 5G levels using Samsung
Unified Communications

Nokia and Optus reaches new 5G levels using Samsung

Nokia and Optus have achieved the world's first 3CC Carrier Aggregation 5G SA data call using a commercial Samsung headset in Australia.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022
Vodafone and Huawei join to demonstrate ONAP orchestration capabilities
Virtual Private Networks

Vodafone and Huawei join to demonstrate ONAP orchestration capabilities

Vodafone, China Mobile, and Huawei collaborate to demonstrate advanced ONAP orchestration capabilities for cross-operator multilayer VPN services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Submarine cable project connecting Asia and the US signed off
Network Infrastructure

Submarine cable project connecting Asia and the US signed off

A consortium of global heavyweights has signed a contract with an Asian company to lay a high performance submarine cable spanning almost 16,000 km.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Data industry giants launch ORAN alliance
AT&T

Data industry giants launch ORAN alliance

The ORAN Alliance is a worldwide, carrier-led effort to drive new levels of openness in the radio access network.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018

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New high-performance cable in the works for Asia
Network Infrastructure

New high-performance cable in the works for Asia

A new high-performance submarine cable is being built to enhance connectivity between Hong Kong, China and Southeast Asia.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
CMI celebrates construction of huge Singapore data center
Network Infrastructure

CMI celebrates construction of huge Singapore data center

China Mobile International (CMI) recently celebrated the construction commencement of its new data Singapore data center.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
China Mobile establishes Japan office
China Mobile

China Mobile establishes Japan office

China Mobile International has opened a Japan office, marking a significant step in its 'Big Connectivity' strategy to meet burgeoning global data demands.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
China Mobile and Huawei Cloud alliance set to boost cloud in Southeast Asia
Hybrid Cloud

China Mobile and Huawei Cloud alliance set to boost cloud in Southeast Asia

The aim of the portfolio will be to make it easier for enterprises to migrate to the cloud while providing a secure platform for global connectivity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018