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Guide Dogs NSW/ACT develops next-gen mobility tech to assist visually-impaired people Guide Dogs NSW/ACT partnered with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to build the next generation of mobility aids for people who are blind or have low vision. HKBN deploys Nokia’s 25G PON fibre
7th June 2024
Vast Data joins forces with Cisco, Nvidia to offer AI infrastructure for enterprises AI data platform company Vast Data is collaborating with enterprise networking and security provider Cisco and tech giant Nvidia to offer enterprises an AI infrastructure coupled with an Ethernet-based AI fabric to handle large volumes of data at an exabyte scale. Motorola Solutions unveils new R&D centre in Vietnam
6th June 2024
Vocus modernises 1,000 traffic lights with fibre in NSW Fibre and network solutions provider Vocus partnered with Transport for NSW to upgrade 1,000 traffic lights across the state to provide a more intelligent and adaptable road network. Magic Leap and Google partner to develop XR technologies
5th June 2024
Ericsson deploys dual-mode 5G Core for XL Axiata in Indonesia Indonesian telco operator XL Axiata has partnered with Swedish telecoms equipment provider Ericsson to deploy the latter's dual-mode 5G Core solution, the first deployment of dual-mode 5G core in Indonesia. Vodafone sells Spanish operations to Zegona
4th June 2024
CommScope wins auction to acquire cable assets of bankrupt Casa US network infrastructure provider CommScope has successfully outbid competitors with a US$45.1 million bid to acquire the cable business assets of bankrupt communications systems developer Casa Systems. Singtel, Telin to build new submarine cable connecting Singapore and Batam
3rd June 2024
Suspected foul play topples Optus telco tower A 4G mobile Optus tower in Mullumbimby in Northern New South Wales was toppled, in what authorities suspect was a "deliberate act of vandalism" two weeks ago. Japanese consortium claims world first high altitude mmWave 5G comms
31st May 2024
T-Mobile to acquire UScellular wireless operations, assets for US$4.4B American telecommunications provider T-Mobile announced it will buy and acquire all of UScellular’s wireless operations, including its customers and stores, as well as specified spectrum assets in a deal worth US$4.4 billion. FirstWave extends Speedcast contract
30th May 2024
Telstra launches Core Restoration feature Telstra InfraCo, Telstra’s specialist infrastructure business arm, introduced a Core Restoration feature which will provide a resiliency option for customers who are subscribed to high-capacity wavelength services. Ciena, Digicel Fiji, and Southern Cross team up to provide internet in Fiji schools
29th May 2024
ACMA taps Spectrum Centre to manage its spectrum system The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has hired Spectrum Centre to deliver a spectrum management system for the agency. TelSoc Event - The Henry Sutton Oration This year's Orator is Emilio Romeo - CEO and managing director of Ericsson Australia and New Zealand
28th May 2024
Google to connect Australia and Africa with Umoja cable Google has announced that it will implement the first-ever fibre optic route to directly connect Africa with Australia. TelSoc Event - The Henry Sutton Oration This year's Orator is Emilio Romeo - CEO and managing director of Ericsson Australia and New Zealand
27th May 2024