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National Telecom
SK Telecom unifies AI push with new division and wider rollout
South Korean telco SKT has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost in-house adoption of artificial intelligence, including launching AI CIC, a dedicated company-within-a-company. With new tools like Adot Biz and targets reaching tens of thousands of employees, SKT is pushing to embed…

Case File
Digitel South Sudan: leading local 4G LTE and ICT solutions
Digitel South Sudan offers 4G LTE, broadband, cloud, voice, and ICT solutions, providing reliable connectivity across the country.

Regional ISP
Smart Network Ltd: empowering digital connectivity in South Sudan
Smart Network Ltd provides IT and internet services in South Sudan, including broadband, IT infrastructure, web design, and hosting.

Case File
Microsoft disables AI services to Israeli military unit
Microsoft cuts cloud and AI services for Israeli military unit after review finds misuse for surveillance of Palestinians.

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TM Global opens fifth cable landing station in Selangor
TM Global unveils Morib cable landing station in Selangor, ready for SEA-ME-WE 6 and close to Klang Valley DC cluster.

Case File
Nokia to upgrade data centre infrastructure across Singapore
Telin and Nokia upgrade Singapore data centres with optical transport equipment to support AI, cloud, and hyperscale data.

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Wearable band shipments surpass 50 million in Q2 2025
Wearable band shipments hit 50.2 million in Q2 2025, while smartwatches drive most of the market’s US$40 billion value.

Institutional
Germany warns of Russian space threat to military satellites
Germany’s defence minister raised alarms over Russia’s efforts to track military satellites, warning future conflicts will extend into space.

Case File
Qvantel and Optiva merge to reshape AI-powered BSS
Qvantel acquires Optiva for $108.6 million which merging AI-powered BSS platforms to boost telecom innovation.

Regional ISP
SuperNet: providing reliable internet services in South Sudan
SuperNet is a leading ISP in South Sudan, offering broadband, dedicated lines and wireless solutions for businesses and institutions.

Regional ISP
Eden Technologies: powering networks and ICT in South Sudan
Eden Technologies provides satellite, fibre, MPLS, IP telephony, and business intelligence solutions in South Sudan.

Regional ISP
Trinity Technologies: empowering South Sudan’s digital future
Trinity Technologies provides IT solutions in South Sudan, including fintech, data centers, cybersecurity, and ISP services.

Regional ISP
Horizon IT Solutions: empowering connectivity in South Sudan
Horizon provides IT and internet services in South Sudan, including networking, ICT infrastructure, consultancy, and CCTV solutions.

Cloud Service
DeltaNet Fiber: empowering connectivity in South Sudan
DeltaNet Fiber provides IT, internet, and communication solutions in South Sudan, including fibre, cloud, IP, and security.

Regional ISP
Connect: enabling broadband and ICT solutions in South Sudan
Connect (4G Telecom Ltd) is a South Sudan ISP offering fibre, wireless, satellite, GPS, and ICT solutions services.

Regional ISP
FastNet: connecting South Sudan with reliable internet
FastNet is South Sudan’s ISP and Mikrotik distributor. It provides high-speed internet, equipment, and support to connect communities.

Case File
Alibaba balances Nvidia ties with chip sovereignty push
Alibaba pursues AI growth through Nvidia partnership while striving for chip independence amidst geopolitical tensions.

Case File
Nokia, Microscan partner on optical backbone in western India
Nokia and Microscan strengthen India’s digital backbone with a 400G+ optical network upgrade, boosting resilience and lowering costs.

Regional ISP
Candle cable system links Japan and Singapore by 2028
The Candle subsea cable, launching 2028, links Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore with 24 fibre pairs.

Regional ISP
Peering Asia 7.0 connects Manila as regional internet hub
Peering Asia 7.0 in Manila gathers APAC internet experts to advance peering, interconnection, and network innovation.
