NTT Data expands Litron AI platform for enterprise-wide agents
NTT Data has expanded its Litron integrated AI platform with three new services designed to support the development, sharing and operation of AI agents across enterprise business processes. Litron Builder allows business and IT users to build AI agents using natural language, a graphical interface or programme code. Litron Library provides a platform for sharing and reusing agents developed by NTT Data, customers and partners, while Litron Buddy uses information including schedules, meeting data and work hi
NTT Data expands Litron AI platform for enterprise-wide agents
NTT Data has expanded its Litron integrated AI platform with three new services designed to support the development, sharing and operation of AI agents across enterprise business processes. Litron Builder allows business and IT users to build AI agents using natural language, a graphical interface or programme code. Litron Library provides a platform for sharing and reusing agents developed by NTT Data, customers and partners, while Litron Buddy uses information including schedules, meeting data and work hi
Naver Cloud to deploy direct-to-chip liquid cooling at Samsong data centre
LG CNS is working with Naver Cloud to deploy direct-to-chip liquid cooling at its Samsong data centre in South Korea, targeting higher-density AI computing and GPU workloads. The cooling infrastructure is being developed to support Naver Cloud's operation of Nvidia's next-generation Vera Rubin GPUs. LG CNS said the Samsong facility has a total power capacity of 80 MW and is intended to support AI infrastructure and services.
Naver Cloud to deploy direct-to-chip liquid cooling at Samsong data centre
LG CNS is working with Naver Cloud to deploy direct-to-chip liquid cooling at its Samsong data centre in South Korea, targeting higher-density AI computing and GPU workloads. The cooling infrastructure is being developed to support Naver Cloud's operation of Nvidia's next-generation Vera Rubin GPUs. LG CNS said the Samsong facility has a total power capacity of 80 MW and is intended to support AI infrastructure and services.
LG Uplus develops global framework for fixed access network automation
LG Uplus has led the development of an assessment framework for measuring the level of autonomous network capability in fixed access network fault management, providing a common basis for operators to evaluate their automation capabilities. The assessment framework was developed through TM Forum and has been formally approved through the organisation's procedures. LG Uplus said it is expected to be used as a basis for autonomous network level certification in fixed access networks.
LG Uplus develops global framework for fixed access network automation
KDDI launches 5G standalone service for Povo customers
KDDI, Okinawa Cellular Telephone and KDDI Digital Life have launched 5G standalone (5G SA) services for customers on the Voice + Data plan of KDDI's online-only povo2.0 brand, extending 5G SA availability across KDDI's au, UQ mobile and povo brands. The service uses 5G-specific core network facilities and base stations and is designed to provide high-speed, high-capacity connectivity without being affected by congestion on the 4G LTE network. KDDI said its 5G SA service covers more than 90 percent of its su
KDDI launches 5G standalone service for Povo customers
BBIX and OEC add Oita data centre to OCX Compute Fabric
SoftBank's internet exchange subsidiary BBIX and OEC have added an OCF (OCX Compute Fabric) connection point at OEC's Oita Data Center, extending the regionally distributed cloud service to Oita Prefecture. OCF is jointly provided by BBIX and IDC Frontier, using BBIX and BBSakura Networks' OCX (Open Connectivity eXchange) cloud-based network service to distribute cloud infrastructure across regional data centres.
BBIX and OEC add Oita data centre to OCX Compute Fabric
NTT West and FSAS offer on-premises platform for tsuzumi 2 LLM
NTT West and FSAS Technologies have completed testing of an on-premises generative AI platform combining FSAS Technologies' Private AI Platform on Primergy with NTT's Japanese-developed large language model tsuzumi 2. The companies said the solution is designed for organisations including government agencies, research institutions, financial institutions and manufacturers that require strict control over sensitive information. It allows data, the AI model and the underlying AI infrastructure to be managed a
NTT West and FSAS offer on-premises platform for tsuzumi 2 LLM
Spark expands Mushroom Group partnership for live music access
New Zealand operator Spark has entered a new long-term partnership with Mushroom Group to provide customers with access to exclusive live music experiences and concert pre-sales in New Zealand. Under the partnership, Spark customers will have access to selected presale ticket opportunities and experiences including artist meet-and-greets, VIP hospitality, front-row access and backstage opportunities. Spark said recent presale opportunities have included priority access to tickets for the Foo Fighters' upcom
Spark expands Mushroom Group partnership for live music access
Optus switches on 5G in Port Macquarie as regional rollout continues
Optus has switched on 5G services in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, as part of a wider programme of network upgrades across regional Australia. The operator said Port Macquarie was among more than 100 sites upgraded across regional NSW during the past 12 months. A further 100 sites are planned by the end of 2027, although Optus said the list of planned upgrades may be amended.
Optus switches on 5G in Port Macquarie as regional rollout continues
New Zealand regulator investment test for major Chorus fibre expansion
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has introduced a new investment test for network expansion capex by Chorus as part of its final decision on the first tranche of its Fibre Input Methodologies Review. The test will apply to network expansion projects above specified thresholds. The final decision sets the threshold at NZD 15 million for an individual capex proposal, while a NZD 5 million threshold applies where network expansion expenditure is included within other capex proposals.
New Zealand regulator investment test for major Chorus fibre expansion
Superloop opens digital learning lab at girls' school in Colombo
Australian operator Superloop has opened a digital learning laboratory at Anuruddha Balika Vidyalaya, a girls' school in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as part of an initiative focused on digital literacy and STEM education. The Superloop Future Minds Lab has upgraded the school's existing computer room with laptops, improved infrastructure, new furniture and air conditioning. The facility is intended to support practical learning in digital literacy, IT, mathematics and STEM for students from Grade 1 to Grade 13.
Superloop opens digital learning lab at girls' school in Colombo
StarHub to hold expanded 5G Wellness Festival in Singapore
StarHub will hold the second edition of its 5G Wellness Festival in Singapore from 12 to 13 September, with the event expanded to two days at New Bahru. The festival is part of StarHub's "The Power of Pause" digital wellbeing initiative and will feature workshops, movement activities, music and other experiences intended to encourage time away from screens.
