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Nokia and StarHub to accelerate standalone 5G services for Singapore customers

StarHub and Nokia have teamed up to deploy a new cloudnative 5G core network to manage 5G standalone ( SA ) bandwidth demand that has been projected to grow rapidly .

This achievement comes six months after the companies launched Singapore ’ s first non-standalone 5G services for consumers and enterprises .
The 5G SA network rollout is well underway and spans core , radio , software , security and professional services with a 5G SA data service launch for StarHub ’ s customers expected later this year .
This 5G SA upgrade will enable StarHub to run 5G technology independent of existing 4G network technology . With 5G SA technology , StarHub can simultaneously connect a vast number of devices and offer game-changing mobility solutions that thrive on ultra-high speed , low-latency , secure campus networking capabilities for the benefit of consumers , businesses and government agencies in Singapore .
The collaboration will enable StarHub to introduce new digital services and encourage industry adoption of advanced IoT solutions .
Daniel Jaeger , Head of South East Asia Market Unit at Nokia , said : “ The Singapore market is highly competitive , with end-users demanding new , innovative 5G services . Leveraging our marketleading 5G solutions , Nokia is proud and committed to continue working with StarHub to bring advance 5G services that will deliver a consistent and enhanced user experience , as well as new revenue opportunities for its enterprise customers .”

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts chooses JustPerform to drive SAP program

confident in JustPerform ’ s capabilities to deliver successful planning in SAP BPC . JustPerform ’ s emphasis on defining effective and streamlined planning processes seem pertinent in this EPM world .”
The Singaporean innovator ’ s close connection to stakeholders at SAP and clear expertise working within SAP BPC tied in with the group ’ s objectives in operational planning .

Pan Pacific Hotels Group in Singapore has chosen Red Apricot ’ s AI-powered JustPerform solution to implement its enterprise planning in SAP BPC .

The JustPerform Process Designer Pro for Planning app will help the group simplify its integrated planning and operational expense planning . This will be achieved by bringing enterprise-wide collaboration to the forefront , empowering decision making at the business level and doing so within an easy visual interface with user-friendly process definition capabilities . JustPerform ’ s Machine Learning algorithms automatically deploy process definitions into the SAP BPC solution with little manual intervention .
Valerie Foo , Senior Vice President of Finance at Pan Pacific Hotels Group , said : “ We are
“ We are thrilled to work with Pan Pacific Hotels Group , such a renowned hotel and resorts company with an outstanding record in the hospitality industry ,” said Shameek Bhushan , Chief Growth Officer for Red Apricot .
“ This really gives us a strong opportunity to showcase how JustPerform can give control back to the business and allow teams to focus on the end goal when it comes to process planning .”
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