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Author: Yu Tian

Microsoft Invests $2.9 Billion in Japan

Microsoft announced that it will invest $2.9 billion in the next two years to enhance its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Japan, marking the company’s largest investment in Japan.Microsoft President Brad Smith announced the news on Tuesday after meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington. The Nikkei Shimbun earlier reported … Continued

American Telecom Adds Private 5G Functionality to Rockwell Labs

American telecommunications company has partnered with intelligent industry company Rockwell Automation to add private 5G network capabilities to the laboratory and drive the development of Industry 4.0 as part of a digital transformation plan.Both parties stated that they will establish this laboratory at a location in Rockwell Automation, USA.American Telecom explained that the facility will … Continued

Ericsson and Orange Egypt Collaborate to Drive Digital Transformation

Ericsson has been selected as a strategic partner by Orange Egypt to accelerate its digital transformation and build a resilient architecture within its network. This collaboration aims to provide consumers with an excellent service experience and simplify the partner ecosystem.The two companies have signed a multi-year agreement, which includes deploying market leading Ericsson directory managers … Continued

EarthLink Continues Fiber Optic and Fixed Wireless Expansion

EarthLink stated that it has acquired BroadAspect’s fiber optic and fixed wireless networks. The company stated that this transaction will strengthen its network operations on the East Coast.EarthLink did not disclose the transaction terms.Glenn Goad, CEO of EarthLink, said in a press release: “We very much welcome BroadAspect to join the EarthLink family.” Joining the … Continued

US Demanding Allies Strengthen Maintenance Restrictions on Chip Equipment Exported to China

As the Biden administration seeks to further limit China’s ambition to manufacture cutting-edge semiconductors, the United States is demanding that allies prevent domestic companies from providing certain chip manufacturing equipment to Chinese customers, while also demanding that allies impose more restrictions on the maintenance of chip manufacturing equipment in China.Alan Estevez, Deputy Secretary for Industry … Continued

Globe Telecom Sstrengthens 4G LTE and Expands 5G in Philippines

Globe Telecom stated that in addition to building 276 new 4G LTE sites on Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines, the company will also upgrade over 2500 4G LTE sites in 2023 to support the expected growth in demand for digital services in the region as it transitions to a key economic center in the … Continued

Nokia and Transworld Building Optical Transmission Networks

Transworld Associates (TWA) will use Nokia’s optical transmission solution to establish a new optical network connecting Pakistan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman as part of its underwater capacity expansion plan. Karachi Metro has also deployed an undersea capacity return system. This project will support the transformation of the region by adapting to exponential growth … Continued

Yang Jie: Accelerate Application of 5G Ground to Air Communication Technology in Aviation Internet

5G ground to air communication technology (5G-ATG) is of great significance to meet the people’s needs for better air travel, create a new driving force for the development of aviation Internet, and help the country open up at a high level. During the National Two Sessions in 2024, Yang Jie, member of the Standing Committee … Continued

Three Leverages First Loss in 12 Years to Drive Merger with Vodafone

The latest performance of Three UK may not satisfy investors, but they provide a perfect tragic story to support the necessity of its merger with Vodafone. After achieving 12 consecutive years of operating profits, this telecommunications company incurred losses in 2023 and quickly seized this as evidence, proving that four UK mobile networks were too … Continued

IBM Acquires Pliant to Drive Network and IT Infrastructure Automation

IBM acquired Pliant, a network and IT infrastructure automation company, for an undisclosed amount.According to IBM, this acquisition will support IBM’s current software product portfolio, including SevOne, Cloud Pak for Network Automation (CP4NA), Hybrid Cloud Grid (HCM), IBM NS1 Connect, and Edge Application Manager. It will provide additional observability, connectivity, control, and automation options for … Continued

How Far Away Are We from 5.5G to 6G?

Recently, Huawei’s world’s first 5.5G intelligent core network solution has been officially released, and this solution has completed all 5.5G functional testing and technical performance testing. At present, we are collaborating with multiple key operators in regions such as China, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and Europe to carry out pilot verifications. This year, … Continued

Kenya Invests in Fiber Optic Networks to Expand Broadband Infrastructure

Kenya is committed to expanding its broadband infrastructure by investing in submarine and terrestrial fiber optic cables, as well as medium and last mile connections, to achieve its digital agenda.The Cabinet Secretary in charge of Information and Communication Technology, Eliud Owalo, stated that Kenya relies on the information and communication technology industry to improve digital … Continued