Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) network gets future-ready coverage
14 April 2025
Since its inception in 1987, the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) network has served as the backbone of the city’s public transportation system, carrying millions of passengers annually.
The North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL), the oldest and most heavily trafficked routes, were in need of a comprehensive modernization to meet growing passenger demands. This renewal project — the largest ever undertaken on a live MRT system — aimed to increase train frequency, enhance passenger capacity, and improve the commuter experience. A key component of this initiative was the deployment of robust cellular connectivity, ensuring seamless mobile communications for passengers across underground platforms and tunnels.
Read the full article Enhancing connectivity on Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1 with EPIC DAS
14 April 2025
The Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway is a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing transportation in Vietnam’s busiest metropolis. At the heart of this ambitious project is Metro Line 1, a 19.7km rapid transit line featuring 2.6km of underground tracks and 17.1km of elevated rail. Construction began in 2012, and the line was opened in December 2024. Designed to integrate urban communities and support economic growth, Metro Line 1 is set to revolutionize mobility in Ho Chi Minh City. However, ensuring seamless network coverage posed a significant challenge.
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Advantech supports Vietnam’s first smart hospital in Ho Chi Minh
03 December 2024
Thai Hoa International Hospital, established in 2008, is a general hospital serving the public of Ho Chi Minh City. The facility faced ongoing systematic challenges and needed to resolve medical resource shortages and improve medical service quality.
Although the hospital was already fitted with modern equipment and was staffed by a strong team of highly qualified doctors who used HIS and LIS systems in their daily work, the hospital faced challenges with their old patient management software.
Read the full article Vejthani Hospital goes smart with Huawei’s intelligent technologies
03 December 2024
The relatively new Vejthani Hospital, established in 1994, is one of the leading private international hospitals in Thailand today. Serving over 300,000 patients a year from over 150 countries, with more than 200 inpatient beds, the hospital is accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI), a US-based organization that certifies health care quality and patient safety of top-tier hospitals across the globe.
Using innovative medical technologies, the hospital’s internationally trained specialists offer world-class health care standards to give patients the most comfortable medical experience.
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