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Zscaler completes Australian Information Security Registered Assessors Program Assessment
Nokia wins Chunghwa Telecom 5G small cells deal in Taiwan
Nokia will provide Taiwanese mobile operator , Chunghwa Telecom ( CHT ), with a range of products from its innovative small cells portfolio to support CHT ’ s initiative to deliver comprehensive 5G coverage .
CHT is the first operator in Taiwan to deploy a 5G non-standalone ( NSA ) small cells solution enabling instant 5G coverage in specific areas such as business as well as tourist districts . Nokia has already commenced deployment and has installed 140 5G small cells to date .
Zscaler , a leader in cloud security , has announced that it is the first cloud security and zero trust vendor to successfully complete an Information Security Registered Assessors Program ( IRAP ) Assessment .
Zscaler ’ s IRAP Assessment signifies that the cloud platform , Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange , and Zscaler solutions have been independently validated as being significantly compliant in support of Australian Government security policy .
The IRAP assessment validates the organization to best support the Australian government as it strengthens public sector cloud security posture to protect employees and citizens .
Zscaler completed IRAP ’ s two security assessment stages , as dictated in the Australian Government Information Security Manual ( ISM ). The first stage included a security assessment which identified potential requirements for product security mitigation . A second stage assessed residual compliance focused on seeking evidence of compliance with and the effectiveness of security controls .
The Australian Government has been transitioning to cloud-first as a departmental strategy for several years seeking to reap the performance and cost benefits of using cloud resources . During 2020 , COVID-related pressures accelerated the number of agencies that are shifting from legacy , on-premise systems to cloud-based alternatives in order to help citizens and employees access governmental resources .
“ We are delighted that the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange and our suite of security solutions can now complete the missing piece in the government ’ s cloud security strategy ,” said Budd Ilic , ANZ Country Manager , Zscaler .
Nokia has been a long-term partner of CHT , since the 2G era . The deal will see Nokia supply CHT with its flexible AirScale indoor Radio ( ASiR ) solution for better indoor coverage and capacity , as well as its AirScale micro RRH for outdoor and urban hot spots .
These will be deployed to complement the existing base of over 2,500 sets of 4G small cells . Nokia ’ s 5G small cells portfolio is quick to install and enables operators to address 5G network densification and indoor coverage requirements .
With enterprise being a key 5G market CHT is working closely with local small to medium-size enterprises to provide secure 5G coverage to enable industry 4.0 automation . Approximately 80 % of mobile sessions are initiated indoors from homes and businesses and high-quality indoor 5G coverage is pivotal to ensuring a good enduser experience .
Tommi Uitto , President , Mobile Networks , Nokia , said : “ We are proud to support Chunghwa Telecom in their pioneering efforts to deliver compelling 5G coverage to key indoor and outdoor locations across Taiwan . We are delighted they have chosen our small cells portfolio to achieve their ambitious strategy and look forward to partnering with them moving forward .”
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