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Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC:SONG) to Enhance AI-Based Music with ChatGPT Technology

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NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) is excited to announce its plans to explore using ChatGPT to enhance the already established artificial intelligence program that creates music for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pro Music Rights, Inc.

Pro Music Rights, founded in 2018 by Jake P. Noch, has been working on AI-based music since as early as 2017 and currently has a catalog of AI production-based music with human input that has been registered with the US Copyright Office. With the use of ChatGPT, the company hopes to improve the quality of its works and increase the speed of Pro Music Rights’ expansion into other product lines such as Master Rights, mechanical rights, synchronization rights, and other subscription-based licensing audio services, and add to Pro Music Rights public performance rights repertoire.

Jake P. Noch, a pioneer in the use of AI in music, sees this as a pivotal moment for the industry. “I have always been an early adopter of AI in music, and with the rise of ChatGPT, I believe we have a unique opportunity to take AI-based music to the next level,” he stated.

Music Licensing, Inc. and Pro Music Rights, Inc. are committed to delivering high-quality AI-based music to its shareholders and customers. With the use of ChatGPT, the company is confident that it can take its AI-based music to new heights and continue its growth trajectory in the industry as well as it’s pre-existing expansion plans and business models

About Pro Music Rights, Inc. (ProMusicRights.com)

Pro Music Rights the 5th public performance rights organization (PRO) ever formed in the United States. Its licensees include notable companies like TikTok, iHeart Media, Triller, Napster, 7Digital, Vevo, and hundreds of others. Pro Music Rights controls an estimated market share of 7.4% in the United States, representing over 2,500,000 works that feature notable artists such as A$AP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, Lil Yachty, MoneyBaggYo, Larry June, Trae Pound, Sause Walka, Trae Tha Truth, Sosamann, Soulja Boy, Lex Luger, Lud Foe, SlowBucks, Gunplay, OG Maco, Rich The Kid, Fat Trel, Young Scooter, Nipsey Hussle, Famous Dex, Boosie Badazz, Shy Glizzy, 2 Chainz, Migos, Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, Trinidad James, Fall Out Boy, and countless others. For more information, please visit promusicrights.com.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Investors are cautioned that, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of Music Licensing, Inc. & Pro Music Rights, Inc. to accomplish its stated plan of business. Music Licensing, Inc. & Pro Music Rights, Inc. believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Pro Music Rights, Inc., Music Licensing, Inc., or any other person.

Source: Music Licensing, Inc.

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HGC, AMS-IX and IGC launch a new Internet Exchange in Bangkok Thailand

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HONG KONG, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange), the world leading Internet Exchange (IX), and International Gateway Company Limited (IGC), a neutral regional telecommunication and network service provider, today announce the launch of a new IX, AMS-IX Bangkok, in Thailand as part of AMS-IX strategy to implement IX’s in various key locations in Asia.

Thailand is a fast developing and important Asian Internet hub and one of the prime locations where Internet companies exchange Internet traffic besides Singapore and Hong Kong. The new Internet Exchange located at Bangkok, which is the hub and gateway of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), will improve the quality of Internet connections of companies such as content providers, gaming, OTTs, cloud service providers and internet service providers and aims to build a thriving digital community.

Customers connected to the new Internet Exchange will benefit from lower operation costs and enhanced connectivity and redundancy as well as lower latency. Nearly 250 million eyeballs in this subcontinent of GMS including Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand can now enjoy an uplifted online experience.

By adding another IXP, HGC and AMS-IX, with the support of IGC, have further increased their global footprint and improved the connectivity in Asia. Next to Bangkok, HGC also partners with AMS-IX in Singapore, Hong Kong, Bay Area and Chicago. HGC will continue to serve as a commercial partner and marketing arm for AMS-IX Bangkok, while IGC provides IX infrastructure, network, and operation in Bangkok. AMS-IX, with their expertise on peering and network monitoring, will give technical support and has operational management of the exchange.

“Being an early entrant into the Thailand market, we feel honored to gain penetration into the Greater Mekong Subregion with our renowned partner – AMS-IX. This is a rite of passage for the enhancement of the HGC edgeX brand to be positioned as a premium leader in engaging the internet exchange business to contribute to a better interconnection ecosystem which is dependent on the fast development of digital transformation. We hope to have promoted access to a digitalized world by localizing traffic in this growing market.”, said, Mr. Chirawat Mahawat, Vice President Greater Mekong Subregion of HGC.

“Bangkok is strategically located at the heart of Southeast Asia which makes it ideal as an international hub for exchanging Internet traffic and a perfect location as a gateway to the GMS. There are over 54 million Internet users in Thailand, representing 80 percent of the population, and this number is still rising rapidly.  As AMS-IX we’re happy to collaborate with our partners, HGC and IGC, to bring fruit to our mission of increasing the quality of the Internet worldwide by developing and building Internet Exchanges.”, said, Mr. Onno Bos, International Partnership Director of AMS-IX.

“With reference to the announcement from the Thai government on being ASEAN DIGITAL HUB, we are delighted to be part of the introduction of AMS-IX to Thailand which will foster to achieve such digital transformation policy. The customers will experience better Internet services in term of lower latency, better accessibility to more variety of contents. By having AMS-IX operating in Thailand, together with IGC’s IX and network infrastructure in Thailand, it will be a key magnet to strengthen the Thai government policy. Certainly, the digital ecosystem, such as content providers, OTT, ISP and end users will gain much better service experiences and encouraging their sustainable eyeballs.” Mr. Pichit Satapattayanont, Chief Executive Officer of IGC said.

From Left to Right: Chirawat Mahawat, Vice President Greater Mekong Subregion of HGC; Onno Bos, International Partnership Director of AMS-IX; Pichit Satapattayanont, Chief Executive Officer of IGC

About HGC Global Communications Limited

HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a leading Hong Kong and international telecom operator and ICT solution provider. The company owns an extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and provides various kinds of services. HGC has 30 overseas offices, with business over 5 continents. It provides telecom infrastructure service to other operators and serves as a service provider to corporate and households. The company provides full-fledged telecom, data centre services, ICT solutions and broadband services for local, overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fibre-optic network, five cross-border telecom routes integrated into tier-one telecom operators in mainland China and connects with hundreds of world-class international telecom operators. HGC is one of Hong Kong’s largest Wi-Fi service providers, running over 29,000 Wi-Fi hotspots in Hong Kong. The company is committed to further investing and enriching its current infrastructure and, in parallel, adding on top the latest technologies and developing its infrastructure services and solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology solution and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview further accelerates HGC Group’s digital transformation path and positioning as a pioneering ICT and digital services leader. HGC is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities and transport in North America, Europe and selected fast-growing economies.

To learn more, please visit HGC’s website at: www.hgc.com.hk 

About AMS-IX

AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) is a neutral member-based association that operates multiple interconnection platforms around the world. Our leading platform in Amsterdam has been playing a crucial role at the core of the internet for more than 25 years and is one of the largest hubs for internet traffic in the world with over 11 Terabits per second (Tbps) of peak traffic. Connecting to AMS-IX ensures customers such as internet service providers, telecom companies and cloud providers that their global IP traffic is routed in an efficient, fast, secure, stable and cost-effective way. This allows them to offer low latency and engaging online experiences for end-users. AMS-IX interconnects more than 1000 IP-networks in the world.

AMS-IX also manages the world’s first mobile peering points: the Global Roaming Exchange (GRX), the Mobile Data Exchange (MDX) and the Internetwork Packet Exchange (I-IPX) interconnection points.

More information: www.ams-ix.net

About International Gateway Company Limited

International Gateway Company Limited or IGC is a subsidiary of ALT Telecom Plc., a neutral regional telecommunication and network service provider.  IGC was established in year 2017 to provide wholesale bandwidth for both domestic and international traffic via SRT (State Railway of Thailand) and its nationwide network (so-called GMS network) which has totally about 12,000 km of nationwide-optical fiber network and owns NNI (Network to Network Interface) for 15 Crossing Borders to connect with 24 operators surrounding Thailand and extended connectivity to more than 10 well-known data center in Thailand. Moreover, the Open Access License with 5 CLSs (Cable Landing Station) which located in the most strategic locations for the Submarine Business in Thailand. With Submarine cable network it will allow IGC to play a major role in the Eastern Economic Corridor Project and bridge the Submarine traffic to the GMS Terrestrial network.

Visit us online at www.intergateway.co.th and connect us on LinkedIn: International Gateway(IGC)

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Huawei: Advanced Connectivity, Boost Growth

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BANGKOK, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — During UBBF 2022, Mr. Simon Lin, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei Asia-Pacific Region, delivered a keynote speech entitled “Advanced Connectivity, Boost Growth”. In the speech, he set out a roadmap for how operators can unleash the full value of connections in home and enterprise scenarios and how green networks can underpin the green development of various industries.

Simon Lin, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei Asia-Pacific Region
Simon Lin, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei Asia-Pacific Region

Home setting: A smart home entry is built for gigabit broadband connections to achieve business monetization in home connection scenarios.

The upgrade of home networks and emergence of new services such as live streaming at home pose new requirements on gigabit broadband. Coupled with gigabit broadband, new services can provide users with diversified experiences, create new home network business models for operators, and enable connection monetization. Simon Lin introduced three ways to monetize home network connections:

  • Gigabit to Home: Fast and large-scale deployment of optical fibers lays the foundation for operators to build a positive business cycle. Deploying optical fibers on a large scale can effectively reduce the cost per line and enable operators to launch gigabit services with higher average revenue per user (ARPU).
  • Gigabit to Room: Huawei’s fiber to the room (FTTR) all-optical solution effectively addresses the challenge that only 100 Mbps bandwidth is available upon the subscription of gigabit to home, ensuring gigabit connections in each room. This solution also provides remote home network configuration and O&M capabilities to reduce operators’ maintenance costs by more than 50%. Good network and service experiences can ensure operators’ solution sales at a premium rate.
  • Gigabit + Services: Operators can combine gigabit home networks with new services, such as providing scenario-specific broadband services, binding Internet services, and binding smart home device services. In this way, each new service can increase the ARPU of broadband services. Currently, operators have just begun to put into practice and expand new services based on optical fiber home networks, and the potential for further exploration in the future is limitless.

Enterprise setting: A connection entry is built for the digital transformation of enterprises to monetize their private lines and networks.

The digital transformation of traditional industries calls for connectivity upgrades. A variety of industries have different requirements for connectivity, driving operators to provide diverse enterprise network connection solutions. Currently, more and more enterprise services are migrating to the cloud, allowing operators to expand their business space. Simon Lin noted that operators can monetize enterprise-oriented connections in three ways:

  • Bandwidth upgrade for private line services: Enterprise private lines are a high-value market for operators and can be used for covering campus networks and enterprise data center networks. The private line bandwidth is upgraded from Gbps to 10 Gbps to offer high-quality connections in and out of campuses and data centers.
  • Scenario-specific differentiated solutions: Enterprises’ digital transformation requires diverse network connection services. Operators can provide scenario-specific private lines to increase revenues. For example, they can provide ultra-high-bandwidth private lines for the media industry, and millisecond-level low-latency private lines as well as security cloud services for securities companies.
  • Upgrade from private lines to private networks: As many enterprise branches need to access multiple clouds, N x N private lines are required. Operators can use multi-cloud backbone and network slicing technologies to upgrade private lines to private networks, providing deterministic network assurance for enterprises.

Green solution: All-optical, simplified, and intelligent green networks enable the green development of various industries.

According to Simon Lin, Huawei is cooperating with operators to help the International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) formulate standards and jointly define the network carbon intensity energy (NCIe) indicator system. 

“A sculpture lies hidden within a marble block, but only the greatest artist can set it free,” said Simon Lin, pointing out that operators have inherent network advantages in connectivity and will bring unlimited interconnection value to the world if their connectivity capabilities are fully unleashed. He also stated that Huawei will continue to explore connectivity technologies and solutions with customers and partners, and work with operators to promote business growth.

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Huawei Launches the MiniFTTO Solution, Dedicated for Small and Micro Campuses

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BANGKOK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, at HUAWEI CONNECT 2022, Huawei hosted the “F5G Industry Practice, Building New-Gen Connectivity” Summit, where Huawei launched the MiniFTTO solution for small and micro campus scenarios. Huawei works with partners to bring optimal experience to small and micro enterprises, commercial villas, kindergartens, community clinics and convenience stores.

Zhou Tao, Director, Huawei Enterprise Optical Product Marketing & Solution Sales Dept, said, “In 2020, we released the FTTO (Fiber To The Office) solution, which is mainly used in office campuses, hospitals, hotels, and universities. In just two years, we have more than 6000 application cases worldwide. Today, we officially launch the Huawei MiniFTTO solution to provide high-quality campus networks for small and micro campuses, with the purpose of enabling more small and micro campuses to enjoy benefits of all optical technology development.”

Zhou Tao, Director, Huawei Enterprise Optical Product Marketing & Solution Sales Dept launched Huawei MiniFTTO solution
Zhou Tao, Director, Huawei Enterprise Optical Product Marketing & Solution Sales Dept launched Huawei MiniFTTO solution

The Huawei MiniFTTO solution is customized for small and micro campuses. It is applicable to small and micro enterprises, commercial villas, kindergartens, clinics, and convenience stores. The Huawei MiniFTTO solution is based on F5G (fifth-generation fixed communications network) technology and uses fiber as the communication medium, featuring simplified deployment, easy O&M, and superior experience.

Superior experience: The Huawei MiniFTTO solution provides an innovative five-in-one main gateway, providing downlink 2.5 Gbit/s bandwidth and supporting 300 connections on the entire network. The solution provides gigabit speeds in both wired and wireless modes, making gigabit available anywhere. Wall plate and indoor settled optical APs support Wi-Fi 6 and provide 10 Mbit/s bandwidth for 32 devices, delivering gigabit wireless access with performance 14% higher than the industry average. Desktop, panel, and box-type optical terminals provide wired gigabit access.

Simplified Deployment: Huawei’s innovative highly integrated five-in-one gateway integrates firewall, router, AC, single-fiber networking, and centralized power supply capabilities, reducing equipment deployment space by 85%. To address the difficulties in powering optical terminals in small and micro campus networks, Huawei innovatively introduces the power over fiber (PoF) technology, which integrates the fiber and power cable into one cable to provide remote power for optical terminals in plug-and-play mode.

Easy O&M: The Huawei MiniFTTO solution supports web-based management for one-click fault locating and Wi-Fi optimization by regular technicians without the need for professional skills.

More details about MiniFTTO Solution, please visit: https://e.huawei.com/en/solutions/enterprise-transmission-access/all-optical-campus-distribution

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Mitratel Succeeds with IDR 3.72 Trillion revenue and Net Profit Soars 27.2%

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi Tbk (IDX: MTEL) or Mitratel, recorded a revenue of IDR 3.72 trillion in H1 2022, increasing 15.5% compared to H1 2021. This also contributed to the company’s net profit soaring 27.2% to IDR 892 billion.

“In H1 2022 post-IPO, we had solid fundamentals for sustainable growth driven by organic growth strategy, strong revenue from tower-related businesses, product innovations, and cost efficiency,” said Mitratel President Director Theodorus Ardi Hartoko, better known as Teddy Hartoko.

The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and net profit margins in H1 2022 increased to 77.5% and 23.9%, respectively, with the EBITDA margin of tower rental portfolios increasing to 85.2% as the main contributor. This was achieved by cost efficiency and selecting revenue from businesses with higher margins for higher profitability in the industry.

In H1 2022, most revenue contributions came from tower rental incomes, which grew 13.5% from IDR 2.93 trillion to IDR 3.33 trillion, as well as other tower-related businesses, which increased 35.4% to IDR 399 billion.

The number of towers owned by Mitratel in H1 2022 reached 28,787, with 5,555 additional towers or 23.9% growth from H1 2021. The number of tenants increased by 20.3%, from 36,507 tenants to 43,900 tenants.

The company’s total asset was recorded at IDR 55.06 trillion, with equity of IDR 33.49 trillion. Total liabilities in H1 2022 decreased by 10.4% to IDR 21.56 trillion, in line with the payment of long-term loans worth IDR 5.1 trillion, including early payment of IDR 4.3 trillion long-term debts using excess cash from operating activities and refinance loans at lower interest rates.

Mitratel is a telecommunications tower company consisting of the largest tower and number of subscribers growth in 2017 to 2021. Mitratel’s biggest anchor customer, Telkomsel, has the largest cellular operator and the best credit rating. This gives telecommunication operators and non-operator tenants a chance to expand their service coverage to include other supporting businesses. Furthermore, Mitratel has no risk to foreign currency fluctuations as all loans are in Indonesian Rupiah. The debt to equity and net debt to EBITDA ratios were maintained at 44.3% and -0.4x.

Going forward, Mitratel will continue with its strategic initiatives to maintain its position in the market, strengthen new business portfolios, accelerate inorganic growth targeting 6,000 towers this year, and increase profitability and cash flow through cost efficiency.

“We are targeting an EBITDA margin of more than 80% in this medium-term through a series of programs that facilitate telecommunication operators in Indonesia to expand the reach using the collocation of Mitratel towers. We have prepared well-rounded solutions with attractive a business scheme for all telecommunication operators namely by bundling solutions such as tower, connectivity, and power. The connectivity includes fiber access (dark fiber, capacity leased, and hybrid) and non-fiber access (satellite). With these innovative product solutions, Mitratel aims to provide convenience to all operators to develop telecommunication networks throughout Indonesia, especially outside Java,” concluded Theodorus.

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Huawei Mobile Services’ Apps UP 2022 Returns to Asia Pacific with a Total of US$200,000 Cash Prizes to be Won

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SINGAPORE, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) announced the start of their highly anticipated, Apps Up 2022, Huawei Global App Innovation Contest today. The contest aims to inspire and support mobile developers in adopting and integrating HMS Core Kits to develop innovative apps. In the Asia Pacific edition, the contestants can register their entries from 24 June to 9 October and compete from a prize pool worth a total of US$200,000 in cash. 

Apps Up 2022, Huawei Global App Innovation Contest is now open for registration. Talented mobile developers can enter the contest by creating innovative mobile apps leveraging HMS Core. In the Asia Pacific edition, the contestants can register their entries from 24 June to 9 October and compete from a prize pool worth a total of US$200,000 in cash.
Apps Up 2022, Huawei Global App Innovation Contest is now open for registration. Talented mobile developers can enter the contest by creating innovative mobile apps leveraging HMS Core. In the Asia Pacific edition, the contestants can register their entries from 24 June to 9 October and compete from a prize pool worth a total of US$200,000 in cash.

Running for the third year, Apps UP 2022 will task contestants in 5 regions – Asia Pacific, China, Europe, Latin America and Middle East & Africa, which Huawei has set aside US$1 million from the Shining Star Program as cash prizes for this contest.  

Apps Up 2022 welcomes talented developers to create innovative mobile apps leveraging HMS Core – the open capabilities and app development services by Huawei. To enter the contest, app developers must integrate their apps with at least one HMS Core capabilities or services to be eligible.

This year’s Asia Pacific edition presents a total of US$200,000 in cash prizes for distribution amongst 21 regional finalists in the following 9 award categories:

Award Category

Cash Prize

Best App x 4

US$15,000

Best Game x 2

US$15,000

Best Social Impact App x 1

US$15,000

Best HMS Innovation Award x 2

US$10,000

Tech Women’s Award x 3

US$8,000

AppGallery Rising Star Award x 3

US$7,000

All-scenario Coverage Award x1

US$7,000

Student Innovation Award x 4

US$5,000

Most Popular App x 1

US$3,000

All entries will be assessed based on user experience, novelty, and social value which will determine how the finalists are selected.

“Huawei is dedicated to fostering the growth of every developer within our mobile ecosystem. Hence in Apps UP 2022, we continue to recognize exceptional students, budding and women developers to drive diversity. We look forward to seeing the innovations mobile app developers will bring to our ecosystem this year,” said Rei Xiao, Director of Mobile Ecosystem Business Growth, Huawei Asia Pacific Region.

In line with Huawei vision to build an all-scenario, fully connected digital world, this year contest also introduces a new category – “All-scenario Coverage Award” to celebrate the app that best supports cross-device functionality, such as smartwatch, smart wearable and more.

On top of the cash prize, Apps UP 2022 is an opportunity not to be missed by developers that are looking to enter the global market. By joining the contest and onboarding their apps to AppGallery, it allows aspiring developers to meet over 730 million Huawei global users. Finalists can also enjoy global media exposure and co-marketing opportunities with Huawei in the future.

Eligibility of Entries for Asia Pacific Developers

Apps UP 2022 welcomes all mobile app developers and owners, whether students, professionals, start-ups, or businesses, to participate.

For APAC edition, developers must be based in the APAC region to be eligible. Submitted apps must be integrated with at least one HMS open capability or service and be able to run seamlessly on devices with only HMS installed. Participants may enter the contest as an individual or as a team of up to four people.

Participating apps can earn extra credits in their evaluation if they integrate designated kits such as the ML Kit, AR Engine, and Map Kit. Apps that allow cross-device capabilities, such as smartwatches and smart glasses, will also receive additional points.

Interested developers can register for Apps UP 2022 from June 24 to October 9. The APAC winners will be announced in December 2022 at the contest website.

Register for Apps UP 2022 now at: https://bit.ly/APPSUP2022APACPR

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GSMA AND FC BARCELONA FORM THE PERFECT MATCH AT MWC23

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GSMA and FC Barcelona to Co-locate Sports Tomorrow Congress at MWC Barcelona 2023

LONDON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GSMA and FC Barcelona have signed a collaboration agreement to co-locate Sports Tomorrow Congress at MWC Barcelona 2023. FC Barcelona’s President, Mr Joan Laporta and GSMA Ltd.’s CEO, Mr John Hoffman met today at Camp Nou Stadium, the home of FC Barcelona, to shake hands on the deal.

GSMA and FC Barcelona have signed a collaboration agreement to co-locate Sports Tomorrow Congress at MWC Barcelona 2023. FC Barcelona’s President, Mr Joan Laporta and GSMA Ltd.’s CEO, Mr John Hoffman met today at Camp Nou Stadium, the home of FC Barcelona, to shake hands on the deal.
GSMA and FC Barcelona have signed a collaboration agreement to co-locate Sports Tomorrow Congress at MWC Barcelona 2023. FC Barcelona’s President, Mr Joan Laporta and GSMA Ltd.’s CEO, Mr John Hoffman met today at Camp Nou Stadium, the home of FC Barcelona, to shake hands on the deal.

“We are beyond excited to collaborate with FC Barcelona. Co-locating Sports Tomorrow Congress at MWC Barcelona 2023 brings together two world-leading events and creates space to identify and create new business opportunities across the mobile and sports ecosystems,” said Mr Hoffman.

The GSMA’s collaboration with FC Barcelona unites MWC Barcelona, the largest and most influential mobile technology convening event with Barcelona’s sporting excellence and heritage including football, tennis, sailing and motorcycling. It is a new platform opportunity for businesses and stakeholders in the sports and technology ecosystem to convene, make deals and launch products.

Mr Hoffman continued, “The move shows the strategic importance and power of mobile connectivity and follows the launch of Industry City at MWC22, featuring the fintech, manufacturing, and automotive sectors.” 

As data-powered, innovative sports technology continues to deliver insights with a profound impact on athletes’ performance and fan engagement, the relationship between sports and technology has expanded the sports industry market.

“We are very proud and happy about this agreement with MWC Barcelona, the leading platform in the mobile technology sector; it will convert the Sports Tomorrow Congress, already a leader in the field of sports innovation events, into a global point of reference in the field of linking technology and sport, while also helping project the city of Barcelona as a worldwide capital in this sector,” said FC Barcelona’s President, Mr Joan Laporta.

At Sports Tomorrow Congress, experts and attendees from the sports world have the opportunity to explore in-depth key topics and themes in the sports industry. It is a showcase of the decades of knowledge that FC Barcelona has accumulated on topics such as health, nutrition, high athletic performance, the digital sphere and all topics related to sports and its impact on society. 

FC Barcelona set up Sports Tomorrow Congress and the Barça Innovation Hub to help change the world through athletic excellence using knowledge and innovation. The sports ecosystem promotes a culture of excellence and collaboration with prestige brands, universities, research centres, startups, entrepreneurs, students, athletes, investors and visionaries from all over the world.

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Third HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert Shares Remarkable Virtual Experience for Thousands of Music Lovers

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Candy Lo, KOLOR, and a host of international musical guest stars
encourage youth to dream

HONG KONG, June 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HGC Broadband and Macroview Telecom, the digital technology solutions arms under HGC Global Communications Group (HGC Group), successfully held the third HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert virtually on 10 June. The star-studded line-up from around the world all delivered stellar performances and memorable moments. The show not only brought audio-visual delights to thousands of music lovers online, but also exemplified HGC Group’s dedication to inspiring local youngsters to pursue their dreams.

As in the previous HGC online concerts, the third HGC "Go Ahead, Performers!" Online Concert featured various talented performers, including local singers Candy Lo.
As in the previous HGC online concerts, the third HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert featured various talented performers, including local singers Candy Lo.

As in the previous HGC online concerts, the third HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert featured various talented performers, including local singers Candy Lo and KOLOR. In addition to singing their own signature songs, the performance by the couple Candy and Sammy, lead vocalist of KOLOR, was among the event’s highlights, pumping up the concert vibe with energetic music. Local groups The Lemon Ones, Whizz, and Goodnight, Lillie, also impressed the audience with their unique style and gave a glimpse of the beauty of music in different genres. Foreign talents Anthony Viet Son from Hanoi, Vietnam, and Music Painters from Singapore also wowed the audience with great performances.

HGC Group strives to support local youngsters in pursuing their dreams, identifying the hidden gems and encouraging them to unleash their potential to the fullest. The Group has organised three rounds of HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert already this year, bringing together Hong Kong and overseas musicians, bands, and performers to share the joy of music with fellow music lovers. These online concerts also granted the musicians an opportunity to shine bright on stage. In the future, HGC Group will continue to organise a variety of special events, giving practical support to youngsters.

As a member of HGC Group, HGC Broadband focuses on making a positive impact on the local community, in parallel to providing various broadband services to satisfy consumers’ needs. As for Macroview Telecom, the digital technology solutions arm under HGC Group, it specialises in cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions, with more than 10 years of experience providing cybersecurity tactics. The company has more than 200 certified cybersecurity specialists to guarantee enterprise customers a comprehensive suite of solutions, securing the most out of digital transformation.

About HGC Global Communications Limited

HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a leading Hong Kong and international telecom operator and ICT solution provider. The company owns an extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and provides various kinds of services. HGC has 23 overseas offices, with business over 5 continents. It provides telecom infrastructure service to other operators and serves as a service provider to corporate and households. The company provides full-fledged telecom, data centre services, ICT solutions and broadband services for local, overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fibre-optic network, five cross-border telecom routes integrated into tier-one telecom operators in mainland China and connects with hundreds of world-class international telecom operators. HGC is one of Hong Kong’s largest Wi-Fi service providers, running over 29,000 Wi-Fi hotspots in Hong Kong. The company is committed to further investing and enriching its current infrastructure and, in parallel, adding on top the latest technologies and developing its infrastructure services and solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology solution and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview further accelerates HGC Group’s digital transformation path and positioning as a pioneering ICT and digital services leader. HGC is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities and transport in North America, Europe and selected fast-growing economies.

To learn more, please visit HGC’s website at: www.hgc.com.hk

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Mobile-first Communications Solutions to Empower Diverse Hybrid Workforces

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Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) will help organizations in hybrid models retain workforces and attract new talent, says Frost & Sullivan

SAN ANTONIO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Organizations have shifted to hybrid work models and adopted new mobile communications strategies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Evaluating Mobile Communications Solutions for the Hybrid Workforce, finds that companies’ increasing adoption of mobile-first communications allows them to address work from anywhere at any time. This helps them achieve crucial goals, such as empowering diverse workforces and retaining employees. Additionally, technology advancements, including 5G connectivity and improving device capabilities, enable better user mobile experiences and increase decision-makers’ comfort in adopting mobile solutions.

Hybrid work- Mobile communications solutions
Hybrid work- Mobile communications solutions

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“Organizations are expected to adopt mobile-forward strategies whereby future communications investments will be aligned with permanently shifted work styles and a strong appreciation for the benefits of mobility,” said Elka Popova, Connected Work Vice President at Frost & Sullivan. “Among other approaches to workforce mobile enablement, all-inclusive UCaaS seat licenses that provide mobile access to calling and UC features will drive further fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) adoption.”

Popova added: “Emerging and evolving native, IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) core-based mobile calling solutions will find strong appeal among users. In many cases, native mobile calling may be deployed alongside collaboration apps that already provide flexible access to meetings, messaging, and calling on a variety of connected devices.”

To capitalize on growth opportunities in the expanding mobile communications solutions market, providers can leverage the following growth strategies:

  • Address users’ shifting requirements with tailored bundles that include services and devices that support new use cases. Mobile and desktop apps and mobile UCaaS solutions provide a strong fit for remote workers.
  • Integrate communications and collaboration solutions with Microsoft Teams. The Operator Connect Mobile program creates considerable growth opportunities for mobile operators among Teams users.
  • Leverage existing assets or acquire mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) resources to capitalize on the growing demand for mobile business communications services.

Evaluating Mobile Communications Solutions for the Hybrid Workforce is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s ICT research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

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P.I. Works and VMware To Bolster O-RAN Adoption and Innovation

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P.I. Works’ rApps to be interoperable with VMware’s Non-Real-Time RIC Platform to enable the automation and optimization of Open RAN networks

RESTON, VA, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — P.I. Works, the leading provider of AI-driven mobile network management solutions, has announced its rApps are now interoperable with VMware’s Non-Real-Time RIC (RAN Intelligent Controller) platform, which will allow for the efficient automation and optimization of both existing and Open RAN mobile network elements. The solution will enable operators to make the shift toward introducing O-RAN into their existing networks.

VMware – P.I. Works Partnership
VMware – P.I. Works Partnership

With 5G technologies being widely deployed across the globe, O-RAN is poised to become the first choice of operators as they overhaul their current Radio Access Networks, especially given it is designed to accommodate multi-vendor equipment through open interfaces. As such, as RAN evolves from the current architecture to Open RAN, automated network management via a standardized Radio Intelligence Controller (RIC) will become essential for CSPs in abstracting the complexity of their heterogeneous networks and thus improving customer experience.

Lakshmi Mandyam, Vice President of Product Management and Partner Ecosystems, Service Provider & Edge, VMware said, “We are committed to delivering world-class network management solutions that not just meet, but exceed customer expectations. Our collaboration with P.I. Works adds advanced automation and optimization capabilities to RIC platform to help service providers make the most of their RAN modernization efforts.”

Djakhongir Siradjev, Chief Technology Officer at P.I. Works noted: “As a global provider of mobile network automated management solutions, P.I. Works has always seen the need for open and standardized network landscapes in order to achieve the interoperability and thus efficiency needed to maximize subscriber experiences. We believe that our collaboration with VMware will pave way for this within the O-RAN ecosystem and drive innovation to build a better, more sustainable future for the industry.”

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