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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029
Unified Communications

Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China
Digital Transformation

Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China

The global IoT device count will exceed 20 billion in 2024, with China dominating cellular connections amid evolving tech trends and revised growth forecasts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
Firewalls

Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation

Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Huawei collects four accolades in optical access field at two international events
Unified Communications

Huawei collects four accolades in optical access field at two international events

Huawei dominates at major global events with four awards in the fixed network field, highlighting their consistent innovation efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
China Unicom deploys one of the world's largest DDoS protection systems
Firewalls

China Unicom deploys one of the world's largest DDoS protection systems

China Unicom is building its biggest DDoS protection and mitigation system ever with the help of Taiwan-based network security firm Genie Networks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
It's local all the way for China's data center and cloud markets
Hyperscale

It's local all the way for China's data center and cloud markets

Local companies are dominating China's flourishing data center and cloud markets - and will likely have an increasing impact on countries beyond China.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
China Unicom awarded Best 5G initiative in partnership with Cavium
Network Infrastructure

China Unicom awarded Best 5G initiative in partnership with Cavium

The award was presented at the RAN World 2017 conference in Barcelona, Spain, where Cavium also participated in a Virtualization for 5G panel.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Gigabit network launched in China to offer unprecedented speeds
Unified Communications

Gigabit network launched in China to offer unprecedented speeds

China Unicom with Ericsson have launched a Gigabit LTE network that allows subscribers to experience high-speed mobile broadband data.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017
Equinix, Digital Realty, China Mobile...the vendors fuelling the colocation market
Hyperscale

Equinix, Digital Realty, China Mobile...the vendors fuelling the colocation market

Enterprises with the budgets to build their private facilities are also moving toward colocation facilities for the benefits of rapid deployments.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
GSMA: Here are the winners from the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards
Samsung

GSMA: Here are the winners from the 2017 Asia Mobile Awards

GSMA's Asia Mobile Awards recognize excellence in mobile communications across the Asia Pacific region. Samsung wins Best Smartphone.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
China Unicom Partner Conference pledges 'open, inclusive and trustworthy' approach to IoT
Internet of Things

China Unicom Partner Conference pledges 'open, inclusive and trustworthy' approach to IoT

China Unicom's 2017 Partner Conference brought 400 guests to Shanghai with the theme of creating a smart future for IoT and networking.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Cavium & China Unicom announce trials of M-CORD NFV/5G platforms in China
Network Infrastructure

Cavium & China Unicom announce trials of M-CORD NFV/5G platforms in China

Along with China Unicom, Cavium announced the launch of a targeted program for testing 5G target use cases on M-CORD SDN/NFV platform.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
China Unicom sets sights on Russia through local subsidiary launch
Unified Communications

China Unicom sets sights on Russia through local subsidiary launch

China Unicom is setting its sights on Russia for major expansion of its telecommunications, Point-of-Presence, data center & cloud computing services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
China Unicom suffers through 94.1% profit loss as it works on long term gains
Hyperscale

China Unicom suffers through 94.1% profit loss as it works on long term gains

State-owed telecommunications provider China Unicom has experienced steep profit losses as the company focused on long term development.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017

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MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers
Robotics

MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers

Visitors will see AI, robotics and Formula E showcases as MWC Shanghai broadens beyond telecoms to industrial tech and startups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai
Smart Cities

GSMA announces 17 new partners for transformative MWC26 Shanghai

GSMA has secured 17 new partners for MWC26 Shanghai, highlighting China's pivotal role in global mobile innovation with firms like Huawei and Qualcomm.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Exquisite Automotive, Huawei & China Unicom transform car roof production with 5G
ConnectED

Exquisite Automotive, Huawei & China Unicom transform car roof production with 5G

Exquisite Automotive, Huawei and China Unicom overhaul car roof production using 5G-Advanced, reducing downtime by 60 hours annually.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Hyundai Motor opens data center in China & partners with China Unicom
Cartech

Hyundai Motor opens data center in China & partners with China Unicom

Hyundai Motor's first global 'Big Data Center' is located in Guizhou Province, China, and is a part of the company's connected car strategy.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017