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KDDI and Rakuten to collaborate in Telecommunication, Payment and LogisticNovember 27, 2018KDDI and Rakuten have announced an agreement to utilize each other’s assets in telecommunication, payment and logistics to improve customer experience and further strengthen their competitiveness in these fields. The deal will allow Rakuten to use KDDI’s network to enter the mobile market, while KDDI can make use of Rakuten’s payment and logistics infrastructure.Subscribers Only
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Rakuten Mobile’s entry into Mobile Network Operator businessAugust 27, 2018Rakuten Mobile is launching mobile services with own wireless network infrastructure in October 2019, moving from mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to mobile network operator (MNO) and joining as fourth MNO in Japan alongside market leader NTT Docomo, KDDI and Softbank Mobile.Subscribers Only
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Samsung looks to innovative S9 camera to energize Galaxy S smartphone salesFebruary 25, 2018Samsung is packing its main innovative push into the cameras of its latest flagship Galaxy S devices. With the new super slow motion video capture, Samsung has improved on previous industry attempts to commercialize this feature. The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are strong handset designs which evolve from 2017’s excellent S8. They are markedly different in camera quality and display size from the two to three year old smartphones potential customers own now which should boost upgrades. However, consumers may delay purchase because of rising flagship prices.
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Reliance Communications planned merger with Aircel collapsesOctober 03, 2017Reliance Communications has announced that plans to merge with Aircel have lapsed by mutual consent after legal and regulatory issues impacted on financing for the deal
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Financial stresses show as Ericsson files insolvency proceedings against Reliance CommunicationsSeptember 18, 2017Ericsson has filed to recover INR 4.9 billion ($77 million) from Reliance Communications, INR 5.3 billion from subsidiary Reliance Infratel and INR 1.3 billion from Reliance Telecom Ltd.
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Hutchison sells Hong Kong landline business to private equity co. iSquaredAugust 01, 2017Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings (HKTH) Limited has agreed to sell the landline business of Hutchison Global Communications (HGC) to Asia Cube Global Communications, a subsidiary of infrastructure investment business iSquared Capital for HK$14.5 billion ($1.86 billion).
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Merger of Vodafone and Idea progresses as Jio’s latest ‘Free’ offer is revealed as a feature phoneJuly 26, 2017The merger of Vodafone and Idea Cellular has been unconditionally approved by The Competition Commission of India (CCI) with phase one approval pushing the deal closer to completing by the target deadline in 2018.
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Vodafone India and Idea Cellular agree merger termsMarch 20, 2017Discussions between Vodafone and Idea Cellular have concluded with a deal agreed to merge the two businesses. While Vodafone will take a greater stake in the combined business, mechanisms are in place to equalise shareholdings over the next four to nine years.Subscribers Only
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Samsung puts fresh focus on tablets at Mobile World CongressFebruary 26, 2017The Android based, 9.7-inch, Galaxy Tab S3, like its predecessor, features a QXGA, 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display but this model sports a glass back with its metal frame. The unit is HDR ready, through its mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) and it incorporates quad speakers, tuned by AKG. The quad speakers’ output auto-rotates to accommodate landscape or portrait viewing and battery life and frame rate per second (FPS) are both substantially improved from that of the S2.
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First dedicated satellite for the banking industryAugust 17, 2016In July 2016, an Indonesian bank BRI (Bank Riakyat Indonesia) became the first bank in the world to own its dedicated satellite. The satellite, named BRIsat, was launched to provide communications for BRI’s banking services and business operations. BRIsat was launched to allow for the bank to reach to additional customers, support existing clients and transmit information in real time as they need to instantly update their internal accounts. The latter need is currently a priority, as greater numbers of financial transactions are completed at a higher frequency per customer.Subscribers Only
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Amazon invests in original content for its Japanese Prime Video serviceJuly 06, 2016Amazon has unveiled its plan to add original content exclusively on its Prime Video service in Japan. There will be 12 new original programmes, including kids’ content, comedy and documentaries, available for Amazon Prime Video subscribers in JapanSubscribers Only
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PC Show Singapore 2016June 16, 2016PC Show, the longest running annual tech showcase in Singapore opened its doors for the 26th time this year. The show attracts thousands of visitors in Asia Pacific (AP) and generates millions of dollars in sales each year. Here is a summary of what IHS finds most interesting and relevant among consumers in the region: • Gaming PC to attract younger users in AP • HP’s Next Gen Computing, one device to conquer all • Hybrid PC for the mobile era.Subscribers Only
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Hong Kong's TVB launches OTT service, myTV SUPERApril 18, 2016Hong Kong’s leading free-to-air broadcaster TVB has launched a subscription-based over-the-top (OTT) service, offering live streaming of 20 channels and an 11,000-hour library of content including classic dramas from TVB and acquired programming from South Korea and Japan.Subscribers Only
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Alibaba gets serious about online video with Youku Tudou acquisitionNovember 10, 2015Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba has announced the acquisition Youku Tudou for $4.2 billion in a cash transaction. The acquisition is in both sides’ interest from both a financial and strategic perspective.Subscribers Only
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Barnes & Noble launches the Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK – AMOLED for readersOctober 26, 2015Barnes & Noble (B&N), the largest retail bookseller in the United States, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics recently introduced the Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK. With this release, B&N becomes one of the few vendors offering a tablet with a Super AMOLED display. Additional specification details can be found on our analyst commentary “Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 - built with energy efficiency in mind (insert direct link). Note, the S2 NOOK is only available in the 8-inch size.Subscribers Only
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ESPN returns to India in partnership with SonyOctober 12, 2015Sports network ESPN has announced a partnership with Multi Screen Media (MSM), the Indian unit of Sony Pictures Television, to create co-branded sports content on both television and digital platforms. The two companies will jointly create new sports channels and roll out a localised multisport website and application in the coming months.Subscribers Only
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Netflix to continue expansion in Asia with 4 new market launchesSeptember 29, 2015The US online streaming service has now confirmed its plan to expand further in Asia in early 2016. New territories will include South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Subscribers in these countries will gain access to Hollywood and local TV series and movie content, as well as Netflix’s original series.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 - built with energy efficiency in mindSeptember 29, 2015Samsung’s latest tablet offering, the Galaxy Tab S2, is available in two sizes, 8.0-and 9.7 inches. Options include a WiFi-only version or an LTE version. Incorporating Samsung’s own Exynos 5433 processor, the tablet runs on Android 5.0. The Galaxy Tab S2 has 3GB of RAM.Subscribers Only
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Apple recommits to tablet market with iPad ProSeptember 10, 2015iPad Pro features: - Largest iPad screen to date, at 12.9-inches a full 3-inches larger than the iPad Air 2 - Retina performance, 5.6 million pixels, more than the MacBook Retina Pro - New 64 –bit A9X System on Chip (SoC), faster than 80% of current portable PCs - Faster graphics than 90% of portable PCs - New 4 speaker audio system with 3X the volume of the iPad Air 2, reorients with rotation - New Apple Pencil and full size, Smart Keyboard expand input options - iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard go on sale in November of 2015 Apple also announced: - New iPad mini 4, with performance to match the iPad Air 2 - No changes to iPad Air 2 in this announcement.Subscribers Only
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Indian TV ratings companies team up to seek improved dataSeptember 01, 2015Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India and TAM India have announced the formation of a new meter management company. The entity will oversee the meter operation based on BARC’s sample design and the data will be computed through BARC’s software. The joint forces will start with 34,000 meters covering all of India.Subscribers Only
