International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience launched
02 December 2024
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Agency for Digital Technologies, and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) have formed the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience to strengthen the resilience of this vital telecommunication infrastructure.
The Advisory Body will address ways to improve cable resilience by promoting best practices for governments and industry players to ensure the timely deployment and repair of submarine cables, reduce the risks of damage, and enhance the continuity of communications over the cables.
Find out more Breaching the defences
02 December 2024
Amidst rising threats to the world’s telecommunications networks, how can the operators prepare? And what should they be aware of?
The cyber-threat to telecommunications infrastructure in South and Southeast Asia is significant and growing. As the region continues to embrace digital transformation, the volume of data, services, and applications relying on telecom networks is expanding rapidly. This has made telecom infrastructure a prime target for cybercriminals, state-sponsored actors, and other malicious entities.
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The trials and tribulations of connecting Asia - meaningfully
02 December 2024
The delivery of universal meaningful connectivity is a no brainer in today’s digital landscape. But how can this be achieved in Asia’s most challenging terrains?
A key talking point for 2024, meaningful connectivity and how to define it has come under increased scrutiny throughout the communications sector.
Find out more How public Wi-Fi is evolving to improve user engagement in venues
29 November 2024
Tiago Rodrigues, CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
In today’s world, wherever consumers are, they ‘just’ want to get connected to networks quickly and easily. We are spoilt with the diversity of networks that we can join across mobile networks and public Wi-Fi, but as we’ve all experienced, getting connected quickly can be challenging, in particular to Public-Guest Wi-Fi. Venues of course want to engage with their public visitors, but whether it is the Asian Games, a team sporting event, shopping centre, or K-pop concert at one of the 80,000+ capacity stadiums South Asia has to offer, it can be a challenging experience for venue and visitors alike to create a user experience that works securely for all.
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