Operators in the Middle East are collaborating for implementing OpenRAN in existing telecom networks
Etisalat Group, Saudi Telecom Company (stc), Zain Group, Mobily, and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), are partnering to push the implementation of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) solutions in their existing telecom networks, share their industry knowledge and experience setting a clear path to drive innovation for the ICT sector across the […]
How companies protect Data in the Cloud
A lot of organisations are still very skeptical about shifting their core applications to cloud. This is largely due to the challenges that they face when protecting Data. The question then is how can organisations overcome these challenges? W.Media’s virtual event ‘South Asia Cloud Security Market Insights’ had a panel discussion titled ‘Securing your cloud […]
Mitsui to invest $2.7 billion in Japan Data Centres by 2026
Mitsui & Co. is expected to invest a total of 300 billion yen ($2.7 billion) by 2026 in the development of new data centers and plans to acquire existing facilities. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Mitsui will also partner with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to launch an investment fund focused on […]
Banking on Automation with a Human Touch
In our special series featuring the W.Media Awards, we dive deep into one of the top 50 banks in the world – State Bank India (SBI). Find out what SBI has been up to in its Automation journey as we celebrate the most innovative organisations involved in Data Centre implementations and undergoing Digital Transformation. If your […]
Macquarie Data Centres announces new data centre in North Sydney
Macquarie Data Centres, part of the Macquarie Telecom Group has announced a new data centre at its Macquarie Park Data Centre Campus in Sydney. Macquarie has commenced a State Significant Development Application process today to build the 32-megawatt (MW) IT load facility. Located in the Sydney North Zone at the Macquarie Park Data Centre Campus […]
NSDC collaborates with India’s leading online learning platform to accelerate Skill India Mission
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), India’s apex facilitator of skill development and vocational training for India’s youth, has partnered with WhiteHat Jr, a leading live one-on-one online learning platform, as its training partner to accelerate Skill India Mission. WhiteHat Jr, through this partnership, will contribute towards significantly increasing the talent pool of qualified coders to teach […]
Former Keppel Data Centre Senior Executive Mr Ong Kok-Chye joins Gaw Capital Partners
Gaw Capital Partners today announced the appointment of Mr. Kok-Chye Ong as Managing Director & Head of IDC (ex-China) at Gaw Capital Partners, with effect from July 13, 2021. Mr. Ong will be based in Singapore. Mr. Ong will spearhead internet data centre (IDC) platform investments for Gaw Capital Partners outside of the China region, […]
Module maker JinkoSolar partners with Maersk China to create a green logistics ecosystem
JinkoSolar Holding, one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that its subsidiary Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Maersk (China) Shipping Co., Ltd. (“Maersk”). As a part of this agreement, the two companies will jointly conduct multi-dimensional cooperation based on existing end-to-end transportation agreements, and […]
NextDC adds 2 Direct Connection points to Google Cloud via Brisbane DC
NextDC, an Australian data centre services provider has added two direct connection points to Google Cloud through its B2 Brisbane data centre. The company said that its B2 Brisbane data centre is the newest Cloud Interconnect location for Google Cloud, becoming Queensland’s first locally available cloud access location. Delivering extremely low-latency, secure connections direct to […]
India based-tech agency opens applications for instant COVID19 testing
India’s emerging tech prototyping agency Advance Services for Social and Administrative Reforms (ASSAR) has opened applications for global technology and healthcare companies to provide Technology, Products & Services (TPS) for instant COVID-19 testing that will give reliable results within 60 seconds. Announcing to conduct this testing tech as a commercial pilot starting with critically high value international […]