Globe Teleservices and CelcomDigi to enhance A2P SMS security in Malaysia
28 March 2025
Globe Teleservices (GTS) has announced the signing of an exclusive three-year contract to implement its advanced A2P SMS firewall solutions for CelcomDigi. This collaboration is poised to enhance security for mobile messaging services in Malaysia by providing robust protection against various forms of malicious content.
Under the agreement, GTS’ SMS firewall will deliver real-time threat detection and filtering capabilities, effectively blocking harmful content such as phishing attacks, spam, and SMS fraud before these messages reach CelcomDigi’s users. The implementation of this solution is essential for safeguarding messaging pathways and preventing unauthorized traffic, ensuring that customers receive only trusted and verified communications from legitimate businesses.
Find out moreHCLTech and Western Union to drive innovation in financial services
27 March 2025
HCLTech and Western Union have announced a strategic partnership designed to foster innovation and transformation in the financial services sector. This collaboration positions HCLTech as Western Union’s largest preferred partner, setting the stage for joint efforts in several critical areas.
Western Union intends to harness HCLTech's AI-powered solutions, including FENIXAI and AI Force, to transition to a platform-centric operating model aimed at enhancing agility and scalability. This shift is expected to accelerate the transformation of Western Union’s platforms and channels, utilizing HCLTech's digital, cloud, and AI capabilities to create seamless customer experiences. The partnership will also focus on enabling data-driven decision-making and improving resilience through a comprehensive infrastructure transformation.
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Microsoft to launch first cloud region in Malaysia by mid-2025
24 March 2025
Microsoft has announced plans to establish its first cloud region in Malaysia, comprising three data centres located in the greater Kuala Lumpur area.
This initiative is part of the company's significant investment of US$2.2 billion in Malaysia, aimed at enhancing the country's capabilities in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI).
Find out more Global revenue from private cellular networks expected to reach $12.2 billion by 2028
19 March 2025
A recent study by Juniper Research, a prominent authority in telecommunication markets, projects that global revenue from private cellular networks will reach US$12.2 billion by 2028, marking a substantial rise from the US$5.7 billion recorded in 2025. This represents a remarkable growth rate of 114%, indicating a notable shift as businesses increasingly invest in private network solutions.
The study also anticipates the rollout of nearly 3,000 new private networks over the next two years, a significant increase compared to the 2,500 deployments observed in the previous four-year period. A key factor driving this growth is the introduction of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) business models, which offer enterprises reduced costs and enhanced scalability.
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