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LG Uplus to trial 5G B2B digital platform in South Korea grow their business , aligning with the South Korean Government ’ s Digital New Deal initiative .
The proof-of-concept test of the 5G B2B digital platform will be completed in two phases and started in February . While the first phase involves a demonstration in the Nokia Lab , the second phase with a field trial is planned in the LG Uplus Regional Operation Center in KyungNam .
Nokia is conducting a 5G Business-to-
Business ( B2B ) digital platform trial for LG Uplus . Once deployed , the platform will allow LG Uplus to reduce time-to-market for launching 5G-powered services to its enterprise and business vertical customers .
The platform will also enable LG Uplus to address new business segments , including Industry 4.0 and smart factory .
After deployment , the solution will promote the use of 5G by enterprises and verticals to
Jaeyong Seo , Vice President of Smart Infrastructure Business Unit , LG Uplus , said : “ We are committed to providing best-in-class and innovative services to our customers and this trial is a crucial step in this direction . Once deployed , Nokia ’ s 5G B2B digital platform will help us expand our enterprise business by allowing us to provide new use cases rapidly . Nokia is our trusted partner and we look forward to working with them on this important trial .”
Macquarie Telecom signs exclusive mobile deal with Optus
Macquarie Telecom has signed a A $ 34 million exclusive agreement with Optus to deploy mobile services , including 5G , in Australia . The deal combines Macquarie ’ s Net Promoter Score ( NPS ) proven customer service with Optus ’ world-class mobile network .
The decision follows a comprehensive , strategic review of mobile solutions and will see Macquarie offer numerous key services to Australian enterprises including :
“ 2020 changed the way Australians work forever . By providing 5G connectivity along with business grade NBN ( National Broadband Network ), we can ensure Australian businesses can work from more places than ever before ,” said Luke Clifton , Group Executive , Macquarie Telecom . p
• 5G connectivity and speeds : Providing flexibility , faster speeds and greater capacity across multiple devices , fully managed and supported in Australia by Macquarie ’ s dedicated customer and engineering teams
• Wi-Fi calling : Extends full coverage and network access across all Wi-Fi areas
• Voice over LTE ( VoLTE ): A network standard enabling businesses to use high-speed 4G data and voice in tandem on devices at any time
• Coverage : New tools to enable customers to make coverage decisions
Due to the increasing emphasis on mobility and 5G , Macquarie plans to expand its mobile business and hire new staff over the next three years .
Luke Clifton , Group Executive , Macquarie Telecom
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