Airtel targets greener solutions using AI/ML

15 October 2024

Bharti Airtel and Nokia will collaborate on an initiative to introduce energy-efficient solutions and practices across Airtel’s 4G/5G RANs using AI and machine learning.

The ‘Green 5G’ initiative aims to implement a zero-traffic, zero-watt operation solution that reduces RAN power consumption to very low watts during low or zero traffic periods.

Find out more

Easypaisa gains cloud-native fintech platform

10 October 2024

Ericsson has completed a major tech stack upgrade for Pakistan’s Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), giving its mobile wallet easypaisa a cloud-native platform on which to scale up its services.

According to Ericsson, the upgraded mobile financial services platform is now built on an open architecture with a wide range of APIs and enhanced functionalities. This enables easypaisa to broaden its spectrum of digital financial services and offer faster, more secure, personalized, and user friendly financial services.

Find out more

Geespace and Altel Communications to partner on D2D technology

08 October 2024

Geespace and Altel Communications have agreed to establish an R&D centre to develop use cases for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications technology.

Geespace – a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group established in 2018 – and Altel will establish a study and research centre, as well as a centre of excellence, to accelerate development of D2D satellite solutions for Malaysia.

Find out more
OMS Group allocates $300 million for ASEAN cables

07 October 2024

OMS Group has allocated US$300 million for strategic investments in its global cable systems and terrestrial infrastructure in the ASEAN region.

The investment will focus on expanding its subsea cable systems and terrestrial infrastructure to meet growing regional demand for digital services driven by the growth of data centres and cloud services in the region.

Find out more