Powering surging data demands across APAC with wavelength

02 July 2025

Warren Aw, Chief Commercial Officer at Epsilon

Warren Aw, Chief Commercial Officer at Epsilon

As digital transformation accelerates across the Asia-Pacific, service providers are facing increasing pressure to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity that can support cloud, AI and real-time applications. Enterprises are demanding faster, more reliable access to data and services, and legacy network infrastructure is struggling to keep up with the rapid rate of growth.

Spending on AI across the APAC region is expected to reach $175 billion by 2028, according to IDC. Mission-critical use cases – from real-time financial trading, large-scale data transfer and cloud access, to network expansion, application orchestration and content delivery – are driving unprecedented demand for ultra-fast connectivity. Data demands are continuing to surge alongside this growth, and there is a huge opportunity for APAC service providers to adapt and future-proof their connectivity to stay competitive.

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Nokia and Converge ICT to future-proof data centres with AI-driven network fabric

01 July 2025

Nokia has entered into a partnership with Philippine fibre broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions to deploy its advanced data centre fabric technology, aimed at supporting AI and automation in Converge’s upcoming data centres.

As part of the agreement, Converge ICT will implement Nokia’s 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) data centre switches, which operate with the next-generation SR-Linux network operating system (NOS) and an event-driven automation (EDA) platform. The EDA platform is designed to deliver faster response times, consistent high performance, and reduced energy consumption through efficient use of computing resources. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Philippine Telecommunication operators urge President Marcos to veto new legislation on satellite and data transmission

01 July 2025

The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) has called on President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to veto the recently ratified Konektadong Pinoy Act, warning that the legislation could undermine the competitive landscape in the country’s telecommunications sector.

The PCTO expressed concerns that the act’s provisions would relax requirements for new data transmission operators, particularly satellite service providers, potentially leading to an uneven playing field.

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Lao Telecom and Monomax partner with Jasmine International to broadcast EPL and FA Cup in Laos

30 June 2025

Lao Telecom Group and Thai streaming platform Mono Streaming (Monomax) have announced their strategic partnership with Jasmine International (JAS), a leading Thai satellite TV operator, to bring live coverage of the English Premier League (EPL) and FA Cup matches to audiences in Laos.

The agreement grants Lao Telecom exclusive rights to offer a monthly football TV package through the Mono streaming app. Lao Telecom will lead the distribution efforts, investing significantly in both digital and traditional marketing campaigns to promote the service.

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