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SK Telecom Showcases Green ICT at CES 2022

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2, 2022 — SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM, hereinafter referred to as "SKT") today announced that it will participate in CES 2022, which will be held in Las Vegas from January 5 to 8, 2022, to showcase green ICT in the era of Net Zero. 

SKT Showcases Green ICT at CES 2022
SKT Showcases Green ICT at CES 2022

SKT will operate a joint exhibition booth with SK Inc., SK Innovation, SK hynix, SK E&S and SK Ecoplant under the theme of ‘SK’s 2030 Net Zero Pledge’ and offer a chance for visitors to experience its innovative green technologies. 

  • Environmentally friendly AI and telecommunications network technologies

AI and telecommunications networks stand at the core of ICT innovation. However, they are also pointed out as a cause of environmental pollution due to the large amount of power they consume. Against this backdrop, SKT is accelerating an ICT revolution through the development and application of low-power high-efficiency semiconductors and energy-saving telecommunications network technologies. 

At CES 2022, SKT will be showcasing its self-developed AI chip named SAPEON. SAPEON is optimally designed to process artificial intelligence tasks faster, using less power by efficiently processing large amounts of data in parallel.

With the rapid spread of AI services in people’s daily lives and industries, the amount of data that needs to be processed is growing exponentially. However, the existing AI data centers that use Graphics Processing Units (GPU) for inference are receiving criticism for consuming a great amount of energy. SAPEON is an environmentally-friendly solution as it uses 20% less power than GPU, while supporting 1.5 times faster deep learning computation. 

SKT will also introduce Single RAN, a technology that reduces the amount of power usage by approximately 53% through integrated operation of 3G and LTE network equipment. The company either replaced the outdated 3G and LTE equipment with new equipment applied with Single RAN or upgraded the software of its existing LTE equipment with Single RAN to operate as both 3G and LTE equipment.

By successfully applying Single RAN to all applicable base stations and repeaters installed in 78 cities in Korea including Seoul in 2020, SKT earned around 10,000 tons of carbon credits. 

  • ICT solutions for reducing carbon generation in daily lives 

At CES 2022, SKT will invite visitors to experience its metaverse service, multi-use cup project and other ICT services that can help reduce CO2 emissions such as optimal route navigation service. 

The company will introduce its metaverse platform Ifland as a new promising path towards a low carbon society. Ifland allows users to take carbon generating activities such as conferences, presentations and business trips to the virtual world. 

It provides a wide variety of virtual spaces including conference halls, outdoor stages and rooftops, and enables users to enjoy rich communication by sharing documents (PDF) and video files (MP4). It can accommodate up to 130 users simultaneously, which makes it an ideal place for large-scale events. 

Ifland has been providing users with a new and environmentally friendly experience by migrating diverse offline events to the virtual world ranging from the D-100 event for 2021 Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial and K-pop concerts. 

SKT will also present the Habit Cup Project that promotes the use of multi-use cups to reduce plastic waste. Coffee shops participating in the project are serving beverages in multi-use cups named ‘Habit Cups’ that can be later returned via smart kiosks capable of identifying and accepting only Habit Cups through the use of SKT’s vision AI technology. Returned cups are collected everyday to be cleaned and sanitized, and then delivered back to cafes. 

At present, SKT is carrying out a trial project joined by around 20 cafes located in central areas of Seoul, where there is a large floating population. The company expects to eliminate the use of 1.2 million disposable cups during the three-month project period. It is also implementing a trial project in Jeju Island, and expects to reduce the use of 630,000 disposable cups per year. 

Korea’s No.1 mobility platform T Map will also be on display. By providing an optimal route, T Map contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving fuel. The service also helps save social costs by decreasing the risk of traffic accidents through enhanced safety features like sudden brake alert. 

"At CES 2022, we will be showcasing cutting-edge technologies that can drive the green ICT revolution, along with innovative services that hold the power to reduce carbon generation in our daily lives," said SKT. "Through multifaceted efforts, SKT will become a solid leader in the era of Net Zero." 

About SK Telecom

SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) is Korea’s leading ICT company, driving innovations in fixed & wireless telecommunications, AI service, and digital infrastructure service. Armed with cutting-edge ICT including AI and 5G, the company is ushering in a new level of convergence to deliver unprecedented value to customers. As the global 5G pioneer, SKT is committed to realizing the full potential of 5G through ground-breaking services that can improve people’s lives, transform businesses, and lead to a better society.

SKT boasts unrivaled leadership in the Korean mobile market with over 30 million subscribers, which account for nearly 50 percent of the market. 

For more information, please contact skt_press@sk.com or visit our LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/company/sk-telecom.

 

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Chunghwa Telecom announces new organizational structure effective in 2022

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Business groups and technology groups will collaborate to elevate company to the next level

TAIPEI, Dec. 30, 2021 — In response to market competition, rapid technological advancement and the ongoing innovation of new business models, Chunghwa Telecom launched the "Rise on Together, 2021" strategic transformation plan three years ago, aiming to enhance its overall competitiveness under a customer-centric organizational structure. On the final working day of 2021, Mr. Sheih Chi-Mau, Chairman of Chunaghwa Telecom, announced that the company has completed the major part of the transformation, reporting robust financial results for 2021, and introduced the new enterprise organizational structure for 2022, which includes the headquarters, three business groups and three technological groups within the company. Speaking at the ceremony for the new management appointments, Chairman Sheih encouraged the new business group leaders by saying that the company should not only be satisfied with successful 2021 results but to also collaborate closely to elevate the company to the next level.

The three-year strategic transformation launched in 2019 and is comprised of four major areas of focus, including core business, emerging business, cost optimization and upgrading of basic capabilities. With the ongoing efforts of the past three years, the transformation has enhanced the company’s financial performance, which turned positive in 2020 on a year over year basis, and achieved continued growth for two consecutive years despite COVID-19 headwinds.

Chairman Sheih said the organizational transformation is the most challenging but very important part of success of the overall strategic transformation. The company conducted regular, candid communications with its employees to build consensus. On July 1st, 2021, all business units in charge of the enterprise business in the company took the lead to re-organize as one business group to deliver service. Beginning in 2022, the business groups including the Consumer Business Group, Enterprise Business Group and International Business Group, as well as the technology related units including the Network Technology Group, Data Communications Business Group and Telecommunication Laboratories, also begin to operate and deliver functions. In addition, the new organizational structure also enables the headquarters to enhance its strategic planning and coordinating capabilities based on a customer-centric mindset, the expected DNA of the company to lead the change.

To enable a smooth transition of the new organizational structure, the Chairman and President hosted the inaugural ceremony on the final working day of 2021, which allows the newly established Consumer Business Group and Network Technology Group to inaugurate on the first day of 2022. Combining the existing groups including the Enterprise Business Group, Data Communications Business Group, International Business Group and the Telecommunication Laboratories, the company announced the successful achievement of its milestone to deliver services and functions based on a new customer-centric structure.

Going forward, the Consumer Business Group will develop consumer and home based service to satisfy the increasing demand of safe, convenient, healthy and entertaining smart life. Supported by the quality mobile and fixed broadband infrastructure of Chunghwa Telecom, the Consumer Business Group aims to be the leading smart life service provider by offering differentiated services and creating values to consumers, families, and communities.

The newly-established Network Technology Group serves as the company’s most valuable, reliable and trustworthy ICT infrastructure platform to meet internet demand, and is committed to building a new-generation cloud-based intelligent network with software-centric technologies. Through the action plans such as "Fixed-Mobile Convergence", "Cloud-Network Convergence",and "Open Network Architecture", etc., the Group aims to establish the common-network, common-management, clouded-site, innovative and intelligent infrastructure, and to provide the high-quality and forward-looking network services.

Chunghwa Telecom is the leading telecom brand with a long, proud history in Taiwan and is also well positioned to proactively respond to the challenges ahead. Kuo Shui-Yi, President of Chunghwa Telecom, said that he expects the evolution into a customer-centric organization would continue to take root in the company’s culture. In doing so, the company expects to thrive in a competitive environment under the ESG framework, and rapidly develop technologies and innovative business models to enhance digital economy as Chunghwa Telecom also aims to enable industries and businesses to be more competitive and sustainable in the 5G era.

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Human Resources Department  Tel : (02)2344-2198

Public Affairs Department  Tel: (02)2344-3252

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KT SAT suggests establishing a “LEO Alliance” to regional satellite operators

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  • KT SAT has finished LEO constellation design and submission of ITU filings for LEO business
  • In order for KT SAT to enter LEO business, it suggests an alliance between regional operators
  • Spotlight on KT SAT Hybrid solution developed by KT Group with its in-house technology

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 16, 2021 — KT SAT(www.ktsat.com) announced that it suggested establishing an alliance for LEO business to regional satellite operators at the World Satellite Business Week 2021 hosted by Euroconsult which is held in Paris, France with 95% of global satellite operators worldwide in attendance.

KT SAT CEO Kyungmin David Song suggested establishing a LEO alliance between regional operators in order to reinforce their business competitiveness at Euroconsult's WBSW(World Satellite Business Week) 2021 held in Paris, France.
KT SAT CEO Kyungmin David Song suggested establishing a LEO alliance between regional operators in order to reinforce their business competitiveness at Euroconsult’s WBSW(World Satellite Business Week) 2021 held in Paris, France.

KT SAT CEO Kyungmin David Song attended as a panelist in the panel discussion by online with its topic of "How regional operators can adapt and differentiate in this increasingly competitive market environment?". He drew audiences’ attention as he shared KT SAT’s vision for LEO business with creating a global alliance. Four panelists attended the discussion including Song, C-level executives from Hispasat(Spain), Turksat(Turkey) and Yahsat(Arab Emirates) respectively.

"KT SAT will engage in not only HTS satellite but also LEO business in order to occupy sufficient satellite capacity which is basic condition of competitiveness in satellite business.", Song said. He also insisted that regional operators should survive from competitive threat of LEO through an alliance. Considering profitability and time to market, He said regional operators have to prepare diverse service portfolios by offering multi-orbit satellite connectivity which helps them to compete with global players like SpaceX, Amazon. In earlier times, KT SAT has already finished LEO constellation design and submitted ITU filings for LEO constellation to cope with market challenges.

Fierce competition in satellite market is currently expected as many operators participate in LEO business including World top IT companies. LEO satellite features its High through-put and low latency as its strong points compared to traditional GEO satellite. But still, it contains technology issues which have to be solved like gateways, ISL(Inter Satellite Link) and so on.

KT SAT also introduced its Hybrid solution developed by KT group with its in-house technology. Hybrid solution provides stable network connections and true seamlessness without any glitch. Moreover, the solution can be applied to any type of satellite and terrestrial network such as LEO, GEO, mobile network and etc. As multi-orbit satellites keep emerging, Hybrid solution is considered as a key for service providers to integrate diverse networks as a whole.

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TechSmith Releases New Snagit 2022

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Snagit 2022 includes upgraded functionality to support remote and hybrid work environments

OKEMOS, MI, Dec. 8, 2021 — TechSmith Corporation, the market leader in screen capture and video editing tools today released Snagit 2022, which offers features to meet the expanding need for communicating across distributed teams.

Snagit 2022 offers improved Picture-In-Picture recording to maintain human connections in remote environments, and the ability to store captures in the Snagit library to a variety of cloud options to access across multiple devices. 

The new version also makes it easier to use Snagit across different devices and operating systems with improved Mac and Windows feature uniformity, and cross platform project files. 

Snagit 2022 features:

Picture-In-Picture recording

Capture screens and webcams at the same time, along with audio. The size and position of the webcam window can be moved around the screen, displayed, or hidden during recording.

Cloud library

Snagit 2022 users can now store capture libraries to several cloud services, making it easy to access from multiple devices. Cloud services supported include Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box.

Cross-platform file format and feature uniformity

The new .snagx file format replaces .snag (Windows) and .snagproj (Mac) formats and is cross-platform compatible, allowing teams to open, edit, and share files easily. Annotation tools now have uniformity across both platforms. 

Pricing:

TechSmith Snagit 2022 is $62.99 USD, which includes one year of Maintenance. Maintenance provides access to a free upgrade to the next version, premium support, and access to product certification. Enterprise pricing available. Learn more: https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html 

About TechSmith

TechSmith screen capture software is perfect for anyone who wants to create and share images and videos for better training, tutorials, lessons, and everyday communication. 

Press contact:
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Rachael Parker
Email: press@techsmith.com

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Spiceware Conducts PoC with Operational Services, a Subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG

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Spiceware’s PII ANP solution to open new business opportunities for Operational Services

Spiceware complies with European GDPR, one of the world’s strictest security enforcements

FRANKFURT, Germany, Dec. 3, 2021 — Spiceware, a member of Born2Global Centre, has announced that the company is conducting PoC on PII ANP solution with Operational Services, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG, the largest telecommunications provider in Europe. Through this PoC, Spiceware will verify product performance and usability in accordance with European local standards to verify the pseudonymization standards required by the European Personal Information Protection Act (GDPR).

(Left) Sebastian Walden, Head of Linux and AIX Services at Operational Services (Right) Keunjin Kim, Founder and CEO of Spiceware
(Left) Sebastian Walden, Head of Linux and AIX Services at Operational Services (Right) Keunjin Kim, Founder and CEO of Spiceware

Spiceware’s PII ANP solution can identify and classify important data automatically, which allows businesses to utilize big data within GDPR compliance by anonymization and pseudonymization of PII. The solution can classify the data according to the nature, type, and purpose of use of personal information, and details necessary for data conversion. It also provides alias processing and combined key generation and management functions for combining personal information between companies.

PII is becoming increasingly regulated by government policies. However, Spiceware complies with the local PII rules and European GDPR, one of the world’s strictest security enforcements. Companies using the PII ANP solution will be guaranteed ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of processing systems and services. It also has the ability to restore the availability and access to personal data in a timely manner in the event of a physical or technical incident. To ensure the security of the processing, effectiveness of technical and organizational measures can be regularly tested, assessed, and evaluated.

Operational Services, a joint venture of Fraport and T-Systems, is a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies with more than 242 million mobile customers, 27 million fixed-network lines, and 22 million broadband lines in 50 countries. Sebastian Walden, Head of Linux and AIX Services at Operational Services is confident that the PoC will bring new business opportunities for the company, "Through cooperation with Spiceware, their PII ANP solution will allow Operational Services to open new business opportunities and accelerate our business innovation goals as a part of management service for our clients."

After the competition of the PoC, the two companies will build a cloud anonymization service that can be used by big data companies necessary for GDPR compliance in Europe.

For more detailed information on Spiceware, visit https://www.spiceware.io/.

About Spiceware

Spiceware (www.spiceware.io) provides an automated comprehensive privacy protection lifecycle platform with no code modifications which encrypts and anonymizes Personally Identifiable Data (PII) within compliance of protection regulations with the strictest standards such as GDPR and CCPA, allowing businesses in finance, fintech, telecommunications and healthcare sectors to protect customers’ information while maximizing its full potential. Spiceware’s patented encryption technology protects sensitive data in the cloud by integrating seamlessly with cloud-native services, significantly reducing the cost of data encryption and rendering data breaches obsolete. Its patented "SoC Combination Key Generation" technology combines PII data for easy export to outside organizations as well as within siloed business units, providing a safe operating environment for utilizing PII in the big data, IoT, or AI environments. With Spiceware PII ANP, customers can manage pseudonymized and anonymized records more easily, reduce information processing procedures, and streamlining costs.

About Deutsche Telekom AG

Deutsche Telekom (www.telekom.com/en/company) is one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies, with some 242 million mobile customers, 27 million fixed-network lines, and 22 million broadband lines. Deutsche Telekom is present in more than 50 countries. With a staff of some 226,300 (Dec 31, 2020) employees throughout the world, we generated revenue of 101 billion Euros in the 2020 financial year, about 66 percent of it outside Germany. Currently holds 64.78 % share of T-Mobile in the United States.

About Operational Services – Joint venture of Fraport and T-systems

Operational Services (www.operational-services.de/de) is one of the leading ICT service providers in the German market with over 800 highly qualified employees and an annual turnover of over € 120 million.

About Born2Global Centre

Born2Global Centre (www.born2global.com) is a full-cycle service platform for global expansion. Since its inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for a successful startup ecosystem as the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Born2Global has expanded and transformed startups to be engaged, equipped and connected with the global market.

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Spiceware: michelle.park@spiceware.io  
Born2Global Centre: jlee@born2global.com

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SatLease Capital Announces New Partnership with Blue C Mobile to Streamline SatCom Financing

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GENEVA, Dec. 2, 2021 — SatLease Capital (SLC) announced a partnership today with Blue C Mobile, a maritime satellite communications company specializing in providing simple, affordable, and flexible solutions for all industry segments from shipping, passenger, fishing, and O&G. SLC will provide custom-tailored and flexible financing solutions for Blue C Mobile customers. 

Blue C Mobile
Blue C Mobile

"This partnership is truly a symbiotic one," said Mike Seery, Chief Commercial Officer at SatLease Capital. "Both companies are looking to transform the often complicated and expensive process of purchasing maritime satellite telecommunication solutions into a simplified and affordable one."

The newly forged relationship between SatLease Capital and Blue C Mobile is poised to transform how organizations in the Asia Pacific region procure satellite communications equipment. By removing the hurdle of hardware investment, the partnership is eliminating a barrier to entry for customers and enables them to benefit from market leading connectivity solutions without expending large capital investments upfront.

"We are really thrilled about our partnership with SatLease Capital," said Wesley Tham, Chief Executive Officer of Blue C Mobile. "It enables us to further accomplish our mission and serve our clients, particularly those that are not interested or able to make large hardware investments in order to access the latest in satcom technology."

The high upfront capital cost of financing equipment is a major inhibitor of growth for service providers who serve the maritime satellite telecom industry; Blue C Mobile and SatLease Capital hope that their partnership will support service providers in achieving faster business growth whilst enabling them to deliver more cost-effective solutions to their customers than ever before.

About Blue C Mobile:

Blue C Mobile is a satellite service provider that sells affordable and highly flexible airtime plans through a network of professional partners to the maritime market. Founded by a team of passionate and experienced individuals in the maritime industry, Blue C Mobile is determined to make maritime satellite communication easy for all maritime businesses. For more info, visit https://www.blue-c-mobile.com/

About SatLease Capital:

SatLease Capital was founded in 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland by a group of satellite telecom industry and finance top guns with the vision of creating an all-in-one solution for maritime and land enterprise customers seeking a simpler and more efficient way to finance their satellite needs. Through a global network of partners and suppliers, the SatLease Capital squad helps end-users of satellite service providers flexibly finance new satellite equipment. For more info, visit satleasecapital.com/

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Fibocom Joins OnGo Alliance to Speed Commercial Adoption of CBRS Solutions

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Fibocom becomes the newest member of the OnGo Alliance to advance innovative CBRS commercialization, allowing fast, reliable and secure connectivity for remote education, remote work, IIoT and more.

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 29, 2021 — Fibocom (Stock Code: 300638), a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, announces that it has joined the OnGo™ Alliance, an industry organization dedicated to supporting the adoption of LTE solutions for the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS).

OnGo Alliance membership covers the entire network ecosystem, including operators, service providers, equipment manufacturers, software developers and more. As a member, Fibocom positions itself as an enabler that brings wireless communication technology to addresses the sophisticated needs of a number of IoT scenarios, such as remote education, remote work, IIoT, etc.

"I am delighted to have Fibocom joining the OnGo Alliance," said Alan Ewing, OnGo Alliance Executive Director. "Fibocom will bring its technical expertise and experience to help deepen the adoption of CBRS in the market as well as add to the number of IoT deployments and use cases."

"CBRS spectrum availability represents an unprecedented opportunity for many industries to meet wireless connectivity challenges," said Ron Friedman, VP of Americas Sales Dept., Fibocom. "By joining the OnGo Alliance, Fibocom emphasizes our commitment to a large-scale deployment of CBRS, which will provide every industry with reliable, cost-effective, and scalable wireless communication solutions."

In September 2021, Fibocom introduced the LTE-A Category 6 wireless communication module FM101-CG. Featuring 3GPP Release 12 capabilities, the FM101-CG module is exclusively designed to advance the commercial deployment of products operating in the CBRS spectrum. Powered by the Snapdragon® X12+ LTE Modem from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., the module supports LTE TDD Band 42/43/48 and delivers maximum data rates of up 260 Mbps downlink and 30 Mbps uplink. FM101-CG adopts M.2 form factor measuring 30.0*42.0*2.3mm.

Along with abundant functionalities such as DFOTA, VoLTE and Audio, the Fibocom FM101-CG module supports multi-constellation GNSS receiver, including GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo, for high-performance positioning and navigation. It also supports multiple operating systems (Linux/ Android/ Windows), various Internet protocols as well as a rich set of digital interfaces (USIM, USB 3.0/2.0, PCIe 2.0 and PCM/I2S), allowing much flexibility and ease of integration for customer’s application. The module has been certified by FCC/ RoHS/ HF/ TSCA/ Reach/ CE.

At present, the engineering samples of FM101-CG are available for product testing and development, which provides solution that help device OEMs and systems designers with their innovative new products, optimizing business operations and processes.

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About Fibocom
Fibocom is a leading global provider of wireless communication modules and solutions in the sector of IoT (Internet of Things), as well as the first stock-listed (Stock Code:300638) wireless module provider in China. We provide end-to-end IoT wireless communication solutions for telecom operators, IoT equipment manufacturers, and IoT system integrators. With over two decades’ engagement in M2M and IoT communication technology and extensive expertise, we are capable of independently developing high-performance wireless communication modules including 5G, LTE/LTE-A, NB-IoT/LTE-M, Android Smart, Automotive, WCDMA/HSPA(+), GSM/GPRS, Wi-Fi, GNSS, etc. Besides reliable, convenient, safe and intelligent IoT communication solutions for almost all vertical industries, we are also geared to customize the best and optimal IoT modules and solutions catering to your special requirements.

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Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships
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Malaysia Prime Minister Launches Huawei’s Customer Solution Innovation Center

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 23, 2021 — The newly refurbished and upgraded Huawei Customer Solution Innovation Center (CSIC) was officially launched by Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob today, as part of the celebrations to commemorate the global ICT giant’s 20th anniversary in Malaysia.

Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob Launches Huawei’s Customer Solution Innovation Center
Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Bin Yaakob Launches Huawei’s Customer Solution Innovation Center

The state-of-the art technology and solutions displayed in Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (Huawei Malaysia) CSIC also aim to assist the nation in becoming the ASEAN Digital Hub.

Huawei’s CSIC was designed as an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hub and Centre of Excellence to drive the industry’s open ecosystem and accelerate digital economy transformation in Malaysia.

The CSIC, located in Integra Tower at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, aggregates the company’s over 120 reference applications and services globally.

Huawei’s customers and partners are able to leverage this innovative platform to design and test technology solutions, verify new business models, and nurture innovation applications and services to both the public and private sectors.

Present during the ceremony was Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Malaysia, Mr Michael Yuan.

Delivering the keynote address during the launch, Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri said the CSIC is a testament to Huawei Malaysia’s commitment to the nation’s digital transformation.

"Thank you Huawei for accelerating digital transformation and strengthening the development of Malaysia’s innovative platforms since 20 years ago. For that, I would like to wish Huawei a Happy 20th Anniversary! We will always appreciate and value your contribution towards the nation’s digital talent development.

"I was informed that most of Huawei Malaysia’s employees are local. Talents are a crucial part in accelerating digital transformation for the nation," he said.

The Prime Minister added that he believes that Malaysia has the capacity and capability to achieve 100% digital inclusivity, especially among the vulnerable communities.

"I am proud to say, in embracing the concept of Keluarga Malaysia, Huawei has taken an important role in helping the Government address this matter. I hope more corporations will come forward to follow in your footsteps," he said.

CEO of Huawei Malaysia, Mr Yuan, meanwhile, said that through the CSIC, they would continue to bring global experiences to serve the needs of the ICT industry in Malaysia and to assist local stakeholders in succeeding in their businesses.

"This centre will act as a catalyst to accelerate Malaysia’s digital transformation and to capitalise on the potential of advanced technologies and assist in driving investments in the digital economy for the nation at the same time," added Mr Yuan.

He further pointed out, "It is our belief that a better-connected Malaysia will have a prosperous future. We are currently in a period where ubiquitous connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a vital requirement for a country to achieve fully developed status. Therefore, we look forward to growing together with Malaysia, to playing an integral part in the nation’s technology-based economy and to building a better future for all Malaysians,"

Among the business-to-business solutions available and showcased at the CSIC included Huawei’s 5G solutions around the world, including those for Smart Cities and autonomous vehicles as well as Huawei’s Smart Education system, including hybrid learning, which increases participation and engagement between students and teachers, and allows for some students attending class in-person while others join virtually.

Cloud Computing was another highlight – where Huawei is working with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) on their Alpha Edge, the only Malaysian-owned Cloud and AI infrastructure and services to enterprises and government institutions that ensures data sovereignty.

Also showcased were Agro-tech systems with Artificial Intelligence technology that could save time, monitor quality, as well as predict yield and output. This included the production of premium caviar in Malaysia using this technology.

The CSIC also displayed network infrastructure devices which utilise latest technological advances in 5G and telecommunications as well as Huawei’s RuralStar, which overcomes the technical challenges of connecting remote areas, bringing connectivity to hard-to-reach communities.

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Smart links up with PH government on war vs organized global syndicate on SMS spamming

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MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 23, 2021 — PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) fully supports the move of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to investigate and stop the proliferation of SMS spam-based scam and fraud.

From October 21 to November 20, Smart has blocked a daily average of 400 to 500 mobile numbers found to be related to SMS spam, and some 40 domains and IP addresses used by online scammers.

These follow the recent sudden spike in SMS spam, where mobile users receive unsolicited but enticing messages from strange numbers, that then lead to an elaborate online phishing scam where the target mobile users end up falling victims to fraud.

"We are one with the NTC, NPC, and DTI in protecting our customers from these unscrupulous individuals. As we work tirelessly to ensure the integrity of our own cybersecurity systems, we encourage our customers to be vigilant and alert so that we can work with the authorities to prevent these scams and eventually stop these cybercriminals," according to PLDT and Smart President and CEO Al Panlilio.

Mobile users are reminded to not entertain questions or surveys from unknown senders, and to never provide their personal information to strangers. Those who receive suspicious and unsolicited SMS may also report the scammers and their numbers direct to the NTC (https://ntc.gov.ph/complaint). The NTC, after due process, may then order Smart to cut the cybercriminals’ numbers.

Smart has also implemented blocking access to domains and IP addresses evidently found to be related to these fraudulent schemes.

"We protect our customers and block accounts based on mobile numbers associated with fraud. But since mobile numbers may be easily replaced, we also block on the domain and IP address levels, as soon as we have evidence that a specific domain is used as a platform by scammers," according to PLDT and Smart Chief Information and Security Officer Angel T. Redoble.

"In fact we have identified and blocked about 40 domains and IP addresses involved in this scam, which leads us to believe that this is a huge and sophisticated scam by an organized global syndicate. We urge our customers to be very paranoid and to never share sensitive information especially with strangers no matter how enticing the offer may sound," added Redoble.

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Smart leads Philippine 5G adoption in fast-growing APAC market

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MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 4, 2021 — As 5G adoption picks up globally, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), a subsidiary of PLDT, Inc., is at the forefront of driving 5G adoption in the Philippines.

Between the second and third quarter, data traffic on Smart’s 5G network also posted triple-digit growth, as average monthly data traffic grew by nearly 20x between the 4th quarter of 2020 and the 3rd quarter of 2021. Smart also delivered a three-fold increase in 5G data traffic in the first quarter and second quarter of 2021.

This is bolstered by recent data from YouGov, a London-based international research data and analytics group, which reported countries in the Asia-Pacific region are the world’s largest and quickest growing smartphone markets, and they also lead the way in 5G adoption compared to other parts of the world.

In the Philippines, Smart–the country’s fastest and most reliable 5G network, delivering the most consistent and most available 5G service, according to Ookla–leads the way in 5G adoption and network deployment. 

Smart operates the country’s widest 5G network at more than 4,400 sites nationwide. Most recently, Smart fired up the country’s first commercial 5G Stand-alone (SA) cell sites in business hub Makati City. 5G SA technology paves the way for new industrial applications as it provides super-fast response times and faster access to higher data rates that are critical in advancing Internet of Things solutions for businesses, health care, and smart cities.

To benefit from the best 5G experience in the country, more customers have been making the move to the Smart network without having to change their numbers, as enabled by Mobile Number Portability.

Customers who want to switch to the Smart network must first secure a Unique Subscriber Code from their originating provider to serve as clearance and bring it to the nearest Smart Store along with a valid ID and any proof of mobile ownership. From there, Smart shall begin processing their application without any charges.

To know more about switching to Smart, interested switchers may also visit x.smart/switch or head to the nearest Smart Store. Users may also make the switch via the GigaLife App.