Singapore Empowers Four Data Centers with 80 MW Capacity Boost through DC-CFA Program
Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) are set to grant approximately 80 MW of additional capacity to four data center operators through the initial Data Centre – Call for Application (DC-CFA) program. The four data center operators awarded include Airtrunk-Bytedance, Equinix, GDS, and Microsoft as they were best able to […]
CTG signs subsea capacity and connectivity agreement with ZOI to enhance customer experience
Hong Kong-based global telecommunication services provider China Telecom Global (CTG) has signed a strategic subsea capacity and connectivity agreement with Oman-based Zain Omantel International (ZOI). This partnership allows the parties to take their service offerings to a notch higher, delivering high-capacity, low-latency data connectivity across China, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Sudan, and […]
Malaysia’s 5G Hits Speeds of 692Mbps During Minister’s Test
The potential of 5G technology in Malaysia was demonstrated when Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil experienced its speeds first-hand on his personal phone, reaching 692Mbps. As an active participant in a user trial for the cutting-edge 5G network, the Malaysian minister showed the speed of 5G technology during an event in Tanjong Karang, Selangor, […]
China Takes Soft Approach to Generative AI Regulation
China’s AI Regulation Chinese authorities have issued a set of regulations on generative AI that indicate the country will have an accommodating approach regarding the new technology. The tone implied in the updated guidelines suggests the country has loosened some restrictions it had initially proposed in April for ChatGPT-style services. According to the Cyberspace Administration […]
After Mumbai Akamai launches another cloud computing site in Chennai
Akamai Technologies, the cloud company opened the doors on a new cloud computing site in Chennai, India to meet the needs of modern applications requiring high performance, lower latency, and global scalability. This is the company’s second cloud computing site in India after one in Mumbai. Details about investment, and capacity, are not yet disclosed […]
Aware Super Invests in Renewable-Powered Data Centers
Aware Super has made a significant investment in Switch, a US-based 100% renewable-powered data center platform. Last year, Switch was acquired by IFM Investors and NYSE-listed DigitalBridge and Aware Super’s investment in this venture was established in collaboration with DigitalBridge as well. Mark Hector, the Head of Infrastructure at Aware Super, emphasized that Switch’s distinctive […]