LATEST REGIONAL PROJECT UPDATE
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HONG KONG
Advanced Technology Acceleration Corporation ( ATAC ) and Toyota have launched a new joint initiative , entitled Innovative Technology Acceleration Platform ( ITAP ), with the goal of contributing to the research , development and social implementation of outstanding technologies in Japan . ATAC is a company that takes a hands-on approach in supporting the commercialization of advanced technologies , such as incubating start-ups and engaging in industry-academia collaborations through its extensive networks with universities and research organizations and knowledge of technology incubation . Toyota is engaged in cutting-edge technological research in the field of mobility and beyond , and boasts expertise and networks cultivated through TPS and other manufacturing processes .
CITIC Telecom CPC has announced the support to Hong Kong enterprises with the free ‘ cloud , network , security ’ anti-epidemic trio pack , empowering enterprises to keep away from network attacks , safeguard employees and business operations under the continuing epidemic . CITIC Telecom CPC strives to work with local enterprises to fight the epidemic and cyber threats together . The trio pack helps safeguard employees and business operations , giving enterprises greater peace of mind .
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PHILIPPINES
BPC has announced that Tinkoff has selected its SaaS Cloud payment services for its planned expansion to the Philippines . The project is an extension to an existing partnership between the two companies and is a testimony to BPC ’ s proven technical expertise in digital banking and payments . In addition to BPC ’ s awardwinning technology , Tinkoff chose the firm over its competitors for a number of reasons , citing in BPC ’ s extensive local knowledge and experience in the Philippines and across Asia . BPC ’ s next generation payment processing company Radar Payments will manage the end-to-end payment experience for prospective Tinkoff customers in the Philippines .
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TASMANIA
Optus customers in Hobart , Tasmania , can now get a taste of Optus 5G thanks to the implementation of a technology that delivers high capacity and broad coverage 5G and 4G services utilizing existing 2100MHz and 1800MHz spectrums . Working with technology partner Ericsson , the first of nine initial Optus 5G sites has been switched on in Hobart with the remaining eight to be switched on by June this year . This technology milestone was achieved utilizing a 5G Frequency Division Duplex ( FDD ) Carrier with Massive MIMO capability on a Dual band 1800MHz / 2100MHz 4G / 5G Active Antenna integrated radio unit ( AIR 1641 ). The implementation of this technology allows Optus to offer 5G services , with both high capacity and coverage , in areas where 5G 3.5GHz spectrum is currently unavailable .
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