The Authority of Radio Frequency Management arranges equipment and technicians to ensure communication safety during the SEA Games 31 at the stadium. (Photo: https://www.seagames2021.com/) Hanoi (VNA) - Representatives of the Hanoi Department of Information and Communications and the Authority of Radio Frequency Management under the Ministry of Information and Communications on May 11 joined a field trip to inspect the communication security work serving the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at the My Dinh National Stadium, according to the Organising Committee of SEA Games 31. At the site, representatives of the telecommunications service providers -VNPT, Viettel, and MobiFone - said that by actively coordinating with the Hanoi Department of Information and Communications, they have completed the installation of the network to serve competitions of the largest regional sport event in Hanoi. The Authority of Radio Frequency Management arranged equipment and … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s communication security work serving SEA Games 31 completed
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Viettel to build US$261-million data center in Vietnam
It is expected to be the largest data center in Vietnam. Military-run Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) will build the largest data center in Vietnam with a total investment of VND6-trillion (US$261.8 million), which is located in Hoc Mon and Cu Chi districts, Ho Chi Minh City. Viettel will build a US$261-million data center in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: JLL According to the investment memorandum, Viettel will accompany the two localities in digital transformation promotion, including digital infrastructure, digital government, digital economy, and digital society. By 2025, the group will invest in 4G and 5G infrastructure to provide broadband services for 100% of the population and expand fiber-optic network coverage to 100% of households. Regarding the digital government, it will also deploy and provide smart control center services, and a shared data center system for government operations and administration. In the digital economy, the corporation … [Read more...] about Viettel to build US$261-million data center in Vietnam
Viettel to build the largest data center in Vietnam
The project is part of an investment memorandum of understanding between Viettel and Hoc Mon and Cu Chi districts signed at a recent conference on investment promotion in the two districts of Ho Chi Minh City presided over by State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. According to the agreement, Viettel will work with the two districts to promote digital transformation in terms of digital infrastructure, digital government, digital economy, and digital society. On digital infrastructure, by 2025 the military business will have invested in 4G and 5G infrastructure to cover broadband services for 100% of the population. Regarding the digital government, the group will offer smart operating center services and a shared data center system for the operation of local authorities. With regard to the digital economy, Viettel will work with local authorities to achieve the target to help 100% of businesses use digital management platforms, electronic contracts, and digital signatures. In terms … [Read more...] about Viettel to build the largest data center in Vietnam
Bringing an immersive sports experience to life with 5G
Denis Brunetti - President in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, Ericsson According to a report on five ways to better 5G, by Ericsson Consumer Lab, the technology is already beginning to trigger new behaviours. The report also states that in addition to reducing Wi-Fi use globally, 5G early adopters are also spending an average of two hours more on cloud gaming and one hour more on AR apps per week compared to 4G users. Fans today are not just interested in watching the game but also keen to engage more with the event with live stats about their favourite teams/players, the venue, weather forecasts, live chats, and more. Better Internet connectivity has given a big fillip to sports watching in countries across the globe. With 5G-enabled services, this is set to increase multifold as next-gen technology will deliver an enhanced mobile broadband experience. If you are in a stadium watching a live game with players that are far off in the distance, you might want something … [Read more...] about Bringing an immersive sports experience to life with 5G
Digital transformation key to Vietnam’s ambitions of getting rich and clean
Vietnam has two big goals by the middle of this century. One is to become a high-income country by 2045 under the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and another is to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 as committed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26). Alfonso Garcia Mora, the International Finance Corporation’s regional vice president for the Asia Pacific, told VnExpress that Vietnam now faces two major challenges as it has to manage to bring labor productivity to a new level in order to achieve the goal of becoming a rich country while learning to adapt to climate change. "From the above two challenges, we have a common key to solve it through technology and digital transformation. It is no longer an option, it is a must," said Alfonso. He said Vietnam has lots of advantages for digital transformation. According to World Bank data, the digital sector in Vietnam has expanded by 10 percent per year … [Read more...] about Digital transformation key to Vietnam’s ambitions of getting rich and clean
VNPT bolsters 5G services for SEA Games 31
VNPT technicians install and check infrastructure at a SEA Games 31 venue (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) have sped up the installation and trial runs of IT infrastructure at press facilities and competition venues for the 31st Southeast Asian Games ( SEA Games 31 ), according to the Organising Committee. At the international broadcasting and media centre at the National Convention Centre (NCC) in Hanoi, VNPT will bolster 5G services to facilitate news coverage in the fastest and most convenient manner. VNPT has set up high-speed internet transmission lines along with 3G and 4G signal boosters at venues in Hanoi and other host localities. Organising Committee … [Read more...] about VNPT bolsters 5G services for SEA Games 31