SK Telecom Fuels AI Innovation with $100 Million Investment in Anthropic

Partnerships
OneWeb and IP Access International ink distribution agreement in the US
The collaboration aims to integrate OneWeb’s satellite services into IP Access’s SuperGIG connectivity solution for US mobile providers and expand connectivity to critical areas. Read More>>
Telkomsel and Ericsson Renew Partnership to Boost 4G/5G Networks Across Indonesia
Telkomsel and Ericsson renew their partnership by deploying energy-efficient 5G RAN solutions. The upgraded network targets Industry 4.0 and smart city initiatives. Read More>>

Deals
STL wins a $30 Million deal for building data centers for a public sector entity
This multi-year agreement will see STL design, build, and maintain 2 data center facilities across India. The collaboration aims to provide intelligent and secure connectivity. Read More>>
Viasat Receives Over $80 Million in Development Awards
Viasat receives $80 Million in awards to develop AESA systems for ground, maritime, and space applications, enhancing flexibility and resilience for military platforms. Read More>>

Centre Setup and Expansion
Singtel’s hyper-connected Green Data Centre breaks ground
Singtel begins construction of DC Tuas, its largest Singapore data center at 120,000 square feet with 8 floors which is expected to be operational in 2025 with 58MW IT load capacity. Read More>>
Ericsson Boosts Socioeconomic Contribution to Malaysia through 5G Facility
Ericsson inaugurates its Southeast Asian 5G manufacturing site in Penang, Malaysia. The facility produces 5G radio equipment in partnership with Flex. Read More>>

Merger and Acquisition
Cisco expands ThousandEyes’ capabilities with Code BGP acquisition
Cisco has acquired Code BGP to expand BGP monitoring and real-time detection of issues, strengthening Cisco’s network assurance and visibility offerings. Read More>>

Executive Movements
Telia appoints Hageman as CFO
Eric Hageman brings extensive experience in CFO roles from companies like Royal KPN NV, TelecityGroup Plc, and IWG Plc. Read More>>
TPG Telecom appoints John Boniciolli as CFO
Boniciolli, previously CFO at Vodafone NZ, brings international business expertise and a focus on customer value creation. His track record includes diverse roles across various countries. Read More>>

Layoff
Telus to Cut 6,000 Jobs as Part of Transformation Effort
Telus Corp. is cutting 6,000 jobs to adjust to industry changes, affecting 4,000 main business workers and 2,000 at Telus International. It aims for over $325 million in annual savings. Read More>>

Product Launch
Airtel launches Xstream AirFiber
Bharti Airtel launches Airtel Xstream AirFiber, India’s first 5G wireless Wi-Fi solution in Delhi and Mumbai, offering up to 100Mbps speed and addressing last-mile connectivity issues. Read More>>
Intelsat adds additional Ku-band capacity with the latest launch
Intelsat successfully launched its new Galaxy 37/Horizons-4 satellite, adding additional Ku-band capacity for maritime users in the Pacific Ocean and parts of the northern Atlantic. Read More>>
Gogo Introduces AVANCE LX5 for Easy L5 Upgrade to Gogo 5G Connectivity
Gogo Business Aviation introduces AVANCE LX5, a one-box upgrade solution for AVANCE L5 owners to transition to Gogo 5G, eliminating the need for a second Line Replaceable Unit. Read More>>

5G Network Solutions:

• Ericsson offers 5G core network solutions that enable the delivery of advanced services and capabilities to support features like network slicing, edge computing, virtualization, and automation. This allows operators to provide differentiated services, low-latency applications, and efficient network management.  
• Ericsson introduces 5G network security, authentication mechanisms, encryption technologies, and security consulting services. This empowers operators to safeguard the 5G infrastructure and data from cyber threats.  
• Ericsson develops software designed for 5G networks for network management, service orchestration, and analytics, enabling IoT connectivity, edge computing, and digital transformation in various industries.

Advancement in Network Services:

• Ericsson enhances the advanced network management systems and automation tools to improve efficiency in providing solutions for network planning, optimization, and service assurance. This empowers operators to proactively manage and optimize networks.  
• Ericsson’s energy-efficient network solutions reduce carbon footprint and promote environmentally responsible practices. These solutions optimize energy consumption, enable green practices, and support the transition toward a more sustainable and climate-friendly network infrastructure.  
• Ericsson implements an integrated solution that enables customization and management of end-to-end network slices. This ensures optimal performance for enterprise cloud-based applications by automating configuration, provisioning, and orchestration without requiring additional user device configuration.

Key Recommendations:

• Ericsson extends cloud capabilities to the network edge, enabling distributed computing and storage resources for end-users. This focuses on edge computing solutions that enhance latency-sensitive applications, enable real-time processing, and support emerging use cases like IoT.  
• Ericsson introduces software for reduced capability RAN, enhancing and enabling new 5G use cases for devices such as smartwatches, wearables, and industrial sensors. This reduces complexity and optimizes connectivity without the need for additional hardware. Service providers with rich expertise in these segments would find better opportunities to serve Telefonaktiebolaget L. M. Ericsson.

Key Funding Alert

SK Telecom to Invest $100 Million in U.S. AI Company Anthropic
SK Telecom plans to collaborate with Anthropic to develop an AI platform and a large language model (LLM) supporting multiple languages. Read More>>

Startup Spotlight

Company – WIOM
Total Funding – USD 3.65 Mn
About: WIOM was founded in 2020 in New Delhi, India, and serves as a Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA). Its primary purpose is to offer internet services to households with middle and lower-middle incomes. The organization verifies users’ identities and links them to their preferred local access point, requiring a designated fee for its services. Read More>>

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