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Retail Asia05/10/2017
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Colocation providers facing escalating challenges

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As demand for colocation data centers continues to swell, the role of a colocation provider has never been more important, but the challenges they face continue to intensify. To understand the future dynamics of the colocation market Schneider Electric partnered with 451 Research to survey 450 end user decision makers of colocation services in the United States, […]
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Retail Asia05/10/2017
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Nokia aims to stimulate fixed network innovation with Broadband Access Abstraction project

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Nokia has teamed up with the Broadband Forum (BBF) to lead the new Broadband Access Abstraction (BAA) project, which aims to leverage open source software to drive the adoption of software-defined fixed access networks. The BBA project, which was created within the BBF under its Open Broadbandprogram, will define a software reference implementation for an open BAA layer. This […]
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Retail Asia04/10/2017
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RCom-Aircel merger deal collapses

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India’s Reliance Communications (RCom) has called off a planned merger of its wireless business with rival Aircel as a result of regulatory uncertainty and opposition from some creditors. RCom had been planning to merge its wireless business with Aircel to create a 50:50 joint venture with Aircel parent company Maxis, in a deal aimed at reducing its […]
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Retail Asia04/10/2017
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Legacy networks to hamper hybrid cloud adoption

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Nearly all APAC IT decision makers (99%) agree that legacy network infrastructure will struggle to  keep pace with the changing demands of the cloud and hybrid networks, according to a survey by Riverbed Technology. The global survey, which includes responses from 1,000 IT decision makers across nine countries – including Japan, China, India and Australia […]
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Retail Asia04/10/2017
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Many office LANs reaching performance limits

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Local area networks in many existing office buildings are reaching their limits in terms of performance, according to R&M, a Switzerland-based cabling systems developer and provider. Citing a study carried out by market research organization BSRIA, R&M notes that approximately 80% of the office buildings and functional buildings in western industrialized countries were built before […]
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Retail Asia03/10/2017
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Vodafone Australia to roll out Massive MIMO from 2018

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Vodafone Australia has joined rival Optus is testing massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology, and plans to start rolling it out from 2018. The operator announced a recent successful trial of Massive MIMO in the 1800-MHz FDD band. The trial, conducted with Huawei in a suburb of Sydney, used 20 MHz of 1800-MHz spectrum to achieve a peak […]
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Retail Asia03/10/2017
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Tata Comms trials live 360-degree video streaming

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Tata Communications and Formula 1 have conducted a test of truly live 360-degree video streaming at the 2017 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix. To-date, any 360-degree video experiments in sports have been hampered by a 30-second delay between the 360-degree video and live TV feeds, preventing a widespread adoption of the technology. This […]
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Retail Asia02/10/2017
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Telkomcel launches 4G in Timor Leste

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Timor Leste’s Telkomcel has launched 4G services using equipment from technology partner Ericsson. Telkomcel has deployed Ericsson’s virtual EPC and LTE RAN Ericsson Radio System software to allow it to provide LTE services to its customer base. Ericsson also provided a hyperscale data center system for the deployment to deliver a network capable of supporting […]
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Retail Asia02/10/2017
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Huawei to deploy gigabit network for Brisbane Skytower

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Honeywell and Huawei, are deploying a gigabit network and a Passive Optical LAN (POL) solution for the Brisbane Skytower in Australia. Brisbane Skytower is a landmark building under construction in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Located in Brisbane’s central business district, this iconic residential tower will become Brisbane’s tallest building when completed in 2018/2019. Honeywell will provide […]
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Retail Asia02/10/2017
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Optus to roll out Massive MIMO from end-2017

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Australia’s Optus plans to roll out Massive MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) technology on its mobile network starting at the end of the year, after completing successful trials combining Massive MIMO with three-carrier aggregation (3CC CA). Optus completed live network testing of 3CC Massive MIMO in June, achieving a top speed of 818Mbps, the operator revealed. The trial […]
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Retail Asia02/10/2017
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Airtel, Idea fail to gain stay on IUC cut

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India’s Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular have failed to secure a court injunction on a  recent regulatory decision to slash and eventually abolish the interconnection usage charge (IUC). The two operators petitioned the Bombay High Court seeking an order to halt the implementation of regulator Trai’s order to reduce the IUC to 6 paise ($0.001) […]
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Retail Asia02/10/2017
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SoftBank, ZTE trial TDD Massive MIMO

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Japan’s SoftBank and ZTE have achieved a peak data rate of 956Mbps during a trial of TDD Massive MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) technology on a commercial network. The trial in Nagasaki involved 24 terminals simultaneously downloading FTP data at the 956Mbps rate over 20MHz of bandwidth. ZTE’s core space division multiplexing technology means that each user […]
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Retail Asia29/09/2017
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Telstra wins contract with ASX

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Australian operator Telstra has entered into an agreement with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to become the exclusive connectivity partner for the ASX’s international trading services. The three year deal will provide ASX 24 Trading Platform customers access to Telstra’s Ethernet private line express (EPLX) solution, which purportedly offers some of the fastest network services […]
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Retail Asia29/09/2017
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India to draw up 5G roadmap

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Both India and Pakistan have this week taken steps towards the introduction of 5G in their respective countries. The Indian government has set up a panel to draw up a roadmap for the rollout of 5G in the nation by 2020. With the 5G committee, the government aims to avoid a repeat of the delayed […]
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Retail Asia28/09/2017
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Caution over IoT payments, Worldpay research shows

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Smart home appliances that order and pay for items on behalf of their owners have yet to win over support, according to research by payments company Worldpay. While Asia Pacific is set to become a frontline for the Internet of Things (IoT), driven by government initiatives and infrastructure investments, consumer confidence has yet to catch […]
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Retail Asia27/09/2017
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ISPs may be involved in FinFisher spyware campaign

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New surveillance campaigns utilizing the infamous spyware known as FinFisher are in the wild, and there are signs of major ISP involvement in some of the campaigns, warns ESET in a media alert. FinFisher, also known also as FinSpy, is sold to governments and their agencies worldwide. Besides featuring technical improvements. FinFisher has vast spying capabilities, […]
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Retail Asia27/09/2017
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Ericsson, Intel complete 5G interop test in China

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Ericsson and Intel have jointly completed a multi-vendor end-to-end 5G interoperability test using 3.5-GHz bandwidth as part of China’s pre-5G trials. The trial in Beijing involved Ericsson’s 5G 3.5-GHz radio prototype testbed and Intel’s 5G client test platform. Ericsson’s 5G 3.5-GHz radio prototype uses 5G candidate technologies including massive and multi-user MIMO (multiple input multiple […]
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Retail Asia26/09/2017
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Vietnam’s incumbent cellcos testing MNP

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Vietnam’s three largest mobile operators have started testing mobile number portability ahead of its planned implementation in the nation by the end of the year. Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone are conducting preparations for the introduction of MNP as part of a communications ministry edict to introduce the capability. The ministry approved the MNP project in […]
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Retail Asia26/09/2017
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Ericsson launches wearable voice call solution

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Ericsson has released a new VoLTE-based core network functionality to allow operators to offer single-number services for multiple wearable SIM-based devices. The new solution will allow operators to provide voice services for wearables using the same mobile number as a customer’s smartphone. It is designed for the new breed of wearable devices with cellular connectivity […]
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