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• HCL acquires Cisco’s network tech to fuel 5G growth

  HCL Technologies has unveiled plans to acquire self-optimising network technology from Cisco to enhance in-market 5G capabilities.

• Singapore taps IBM innovation for Industry 4.0 as 5G trials commence

  The first 5G trial dedicated to Industry 4.0 is underway in Singapore, leveraging IBM technologies in partnership with the IMDA, M1 and Samsung.

• Covid-19 to delay enterprise 5G adoption

  A key industry standard for the development of new-radio 5G will remain unreleased for at least two more months, holding back enterprise availability.

• Microsoft acquires 5G start-up Affirmed Networks

  ​Microsoft has made a major leap into the 5G telecommunications space with the acquisition of U.S. start-up Affirmed Networks for an undisclosed sum.

• Enterprises roll out private 5G while standards, devices, coverage evolve

  Early adopters are beginning to test private 5G deployments, inspired by the promise of superior performance and support.

• Globe completes first Filipino technical 5G video call with AIS Thailand

  Globe has completed the first 5G video call in the Philippines, following engagement with AIS Thailand through its 5G mobile network.

• Spatial and Nreal partner to make AR meetings a reality

  The two companies plan to team up with telcos to sell 5G-enabled augmented reality technology for remote collaboration.

• 5G security is a mess. Could digital certificates help?

  5G inherited security vulnerabilities from earlier mobile technology, but digital certificates might solve the issue of unauthenticated messages.

• Game changers at the branch: Wi-Fi 6, 4G, 5G plus SD-WAN

  The growing use of cloud services is changing the pattern and the volume of branch-office data across the WAN.

• Union Bank of the Philippines powers ahead with 5G through Globe

  UnionBank has launched a new smart branch leveraging 5G and IoT technologies in partnership with Globe Business.

• NTT makes smart city move in Cyberjaya, leverages Las Vegas model

  NTT Group will conduct a smart city proof of concept in Cyberjaya as part of plans to “solve social issues” through the use of technology.

• 39,000 new jobs touted as Malaysia commits to 5G

  The government of Malaysia is forecasting the creation of 39,000 new jobs as plans to roll-out 5G across the country heightens.

• 5G is poised to transform manufacturing

  5G wireless holds much promise for manufacturing facilities so a few early adopters are buying into the technology.

• 5G in 2020: Still just a private party

  Mobile operators and their suppliers are hyping up 5G technology for the coming year, but general availability is still years away.

• IoT in Asia: how partners can profit through services

  The channel is well-placed to capitalise on an expanding IoT market in Asia Pacific with customer demand for services expected to heighten.