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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 • Last month
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
China Mobile teams up with Huawei to kick off next phase of cloud initiative
Network Infrastructure

China Mobile teams up with Huawei to kick off next phase of cloud initiative

China Mobile partners with Huawei to implement its CloudFabric solution, creating the world's largest OpenStack resource pool.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Equinix, Digital Realty, China Mobile...the vendors fuelling the colocation market
Hyperscale

Equinix, Digital Realty, China Mobile...the vendors fuelling the colocation market

Enterprises with the budgets to build their private facilities are also moving toward colocation facilities for the benefits of rapid deployments.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
China Mobile, Valid & Cubic Telecom - now delivering LTE connectivity in China
Internet of Things

China Mobile, Valid & Cubic Telecom - now delivering LTE connectivity in China

China Mobile, Valid and Cubic Telecom join forces to enhance LTE connectivity for IoT devices, streamlining subscription management in China.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
GSMA: Here are the winners from the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards
Samsung

GSMA: Here are the winners from the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards

GSMA's Asia Mobile Awards recognize excellence in mobile communications across the Asia Pacific region. Samsung wins Best Smartphone.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017

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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