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Deloitte’s first Disability Inclusion @ Work 2024 survey reveals that workplace accessibility is a significant challenge for many

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Nearly nine in 10 respondents have disclosed having a disability, chronic health condition, or being neurodivergent to someone at work; most disclosing to HR or their direct supervisor.One-quarter of respondents who have disclosed their disability, neurodivergence or health condition at work have requested accommodations. Of those, 74% have had at least one request rejected; almost two in 10 have had all their requests rejected.Fears of negative perception, concerns about being seen as difficult, and past negative experiences are some of the reasons why some respondents have not asked their current employer for workplace accommodations.Six in 10 respondents have been unable to attend some kind of work event due to inaccessibility.Forty-one percent of respondents say they have experienced either microaggressions, harassment and/or bullying at work over the past 12 months.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Deloitte Global’s first Disability Inclusion @ Work 2024: A Global Outlook report provides insights into the workplace experiences of 10,000 respondents with disabilities, chronic health conditions or who are neurodivergent across workplaces in 20 countries. The findings paint a picture of varying attitudes toward self-identification and disclosure, hesitancy in asking employers for workplace accommodations, inability to participate in work events due to a lack of accessibility, and experiences with non-inclusive behaviors. However, the data also shows various actions and factors that can help enable and accelerate disability inclusion at work.

The survey finds that while many respondents experience different levels of difficulty while doing certain activities—such as walking, seeing, hearing, concentrating, and communicating—they do not always identify as being a person with a disability or chronic health condition, or as someone who is neurodivergent. The research reflects the views of both those who self-identify as a person with a disability, chronic or long-term health condition or as someone who is neurodivergent and those who report experiencing at least some level of difficulty in one domain of activity.

“Despite companies being more aware of the importance of disability inclusion, this important survey shows that much still remains to be done,” says Emma Codd, Deloitte Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. “While we see high levels of workplace disclosure, this sits alongside concerns about negative perceptions when it comes to requesting workplace accommodations, requested accommodations being declined, work events that are not accessible, and experiences of non-inclusive behaviors. All these factors combine to create an ‘access gap’ that should be addressed.”

Formal disclosure at work is high, although many choose not to share their disability, neurodivergence or chronic health condition with their team

The findings reveal that although nearly nine in 10 respondents (88%) have chosen to disclose their condition at work to at least one person or through a human resources information system (HRIS) or self-identification program, many choose not to share their disability, neurodivergence, or chronic health condition with all their colleagues, with many choosing not to share with peers. The data reveals 35% of respondents chose to disclose to colleagues who were less senior or of equal seniority and 31% to other colleagues outside their team. Compared to 78% of respondents who choose to disclose to HR and 73% to a direct supervisor.

Of those who have chosen to keep their condition private, respondents revealed concerns that they may be discriminated against, that managers would consider their ability to do their job to be impaired, or that their career progression could be impacted. Twenty-one percent cited a negative experience after disclosing to a previous employer.

Despite high workplace disclosure rates, requesting workplace accommodations is not yet the norm

While disclosure at work is high, one quarter of respondents who have disclosed with their employer have asked for workplace accommodations. Seventy-five percent have refrained—of those, 43% believe they don’t need any; 20% cite fears that their supervisors would perceive the request negatively, and 11% feel discouraged by a negative experience at another company.

Meanwhile, many of those who have requested accommodations have had their requests denied. Almost three quarters of respondents who requested an accommodation have had at least one request rejected; these respondents say they were told that their request was costly (41%), too difficult to implement (30%), and that it was unreasonable (29%). The most frequently rejected requests reported by respondents are those that likely attract cost—namely alternative communication methods, access to assistive software solutions, and coaching for specific issues. Conversely, the most frequently accepted requests are those that likely do not attract cost, such as working from home when needed, adjustments to work schedules, taking frequent breaks, and access to private working spaces.

Working from home is more accessible, but many do not have that option

Nearly half (48%) of respondents that work from home at least some of the time say that their home is more accessible than their employer’s premises. Those that can work from home cite many benefits, including making work easier to get done (57%), reducing threats to their health (55%), providing direct access to care within the home (46%), and reducing discrimination and harassment concerns (29%).

However, just 9% of respondents say they can work from home every day. While a further 28% say they can work from home for specific agreed periods, and 24% say they can work from home for part of their working time and do not need advance approval. For those able to work from home, some choose not to. Missing out on professional opportunities ranks highest (39%) as a reason they elect not to work from home, while others cite concern that people will think less of them (30%) or believe that being in a physical workplace is better for their career (30%). Additionally, 22% say that their supervisor would prefer them to work in the office even though working from home is an option.  

Work events are not yet fully accessible—and as a result, many are missing out on ‘moments that matter’

Sixty percent of respondents say they have missed one workplace event or meeting due to a lack of accessibility. Thirty-eight percent say they have been unable to attend at least one work-related event outside their workplace, and 33% have been unable to attend a work event in their workplace, due to a lack of accessibility. An additional 26% say they have been unable to socialize outside the workplace with colleagues due to a lack of accessibility at the chosen venue. The most common barriers have been inaccessible restrooms and a lack of breaks in the agenda.

Non-inclusive behaviors permeate work experiences, but many aren’t reported 

Thirty percent of respondents say that people made negative assumptions about their competence in the past year. Further, over a quarter say they were passed over for a promotion and the same number says their performance was negatively evaluated in the last year.

Forty-one percent of respondents say they have experienced microaggressions, harassment or bullying at work in the past year, with microaggressions being experienced the most (by 26% of those surveyed), followed by bullying and harassment (10% and 7% respectively). Respondents say only about half (52%) of these non-inclusive behaviors were formally reported to someone in authority in their organization. The most commonly cited reasons for not reporting were concerns that the behavior would worsen, thinking that the complaint would not be taken seriously, and not feeling that the behaviors was serious enough to report.

The path forward: Helping to enable and accelerate disability inclusion at work

Alongside providing this critical insight, this survey has also identified five steps that employers can take to help make meaningful progress on disability inclusion at work:

Make disability inclusion a visible leadership priority, at board level—accompanied by meaningful actions. Encourage senior role models, which in turn can help enable people with disabilities, chronic health conditions or neurodivergent individuals to thrive and succeed at work.Provide roles that help enable strengths—and managers and leaders who both understand the importance of disability inclusion and help enable it.Embed accessibility into business as usual throughout the career lifecycle, including ‘moments that matter’.Recognize the importance of providing workplace accommodations when they are needed—and that the accommodations application process is clear, timely and stigma-free. Provide a disability-inclusive culture, address non-inclusive behaviors, and help enable everyone to report without concern.

“Organizations have a responsibility to support their employees and create an environment where everyone feels included and can reach their full potential,” says Elizabeth Faber, Deloitte Global Chief People & Purpose Officer. “To build more disability-inclusive organizations, leaders need to remove barriers and provide opportunities necessary to help support all employees to succeed in their careers.”

For more information and to view the full results of Deloitte’s Disability Inclusion at Work report, visit: www.deloitte.com/DisabilityAtWork.

Methodology
Between January and April 2024, Deloitte Global surveyed 10,000 people with disabilities or chronic health conditions or who are neurodivergent in workplaces across 20 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the UAE, the United Kingdom, and the United States). All respondents were in full- or part-time employment. Respondents did not include any Deloitte people. Respondents were included either if a) they self-identified as a person with a disability, chronic health condition or as someone who is neurodivergent, or b) if they report experiencing at least “some difficulty” in one domain of an adapted version of The Washington Group Short Set (WG-SS), a widely used set of questions designed to identify and measure disability in public surveys. The adapted WG-SS used in this report consisted of questions covering difficulties respondents experience in carrying out certain activities across seven domains: vision, hearing, mobility (e.g., walking/climbing stairs), cognition (i.e., memory/concentration), self-care, communication and participation in work on an equal basis with others. The survey aimed to understand the experiences of these individuals in the workplace, including whether and how they disclose their condition(s), their needs and expectations around accessibility and accommodations, the presence of non-inclusive behaviors, and how employers can enable and accelerate disability inclusion in their workplaces.

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Singtel Receives Four Frost & Sullivan 2026 Recognitions for Leadership in Enterprise Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation

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The recognitions highlight Singtel’s leadership in secure connectivity, network transformation, IoT innovation, and cybersecurity, delivering customer value through intelligent digital infrastructure and AI-enabled enterprise services.

SAN ANTONIO, July 19, 2026 /CNW/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to honor Singtel with the 2026 Southeast Asia IoT Connectivity Service Provider Company of the Year, 2026 Singapore Network Transformation Customer Value Leadership, 2026 Singapore Cybersecurity Services Company of the Year, and 2026 Singapore SD-WAN and SASE Service Provider Company of the Year recognitions. These acknowledgements reflect Singtel’s outstanding achievements in delivering secure, intelligent, and scalable digital infrastructure that enables enterprises to modernize operations, simplify complexity, and accelerate digital transformation across Singapore and Southeast Asia. They underscore the company’s consistent leadership in strategy execution, customer value creation, and innovation across enterprise connectivity, cybersecurity, software-defined networking, and IoT connectivity services.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Singtel excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to anticipate evolving enterprise requirements while consistently translating long-term vision into measurable customer outcomes. Through platforms such as Singtel CUBΣ (CUBE) and its multidomestic IoT connectivity architecture, the company continues to unify networking, cybersecurity, automation, and AI-driven intelligence into integrated solutions that address the growing complexity of hybrid, multicloud, and connected environments. “Singtel has established itself as a benchmark for enterprise digital infrastructure by converging connectivity, cybersecurity, network intelligence, and IoT orchestration into a unified, customer-centric ecosystem. Its disciplined execution, platform-led innovation, and commitment to simplifying complex enterprise environments continue to strengthen operational resilience and deliver sustained value for organizations across the region,” said Kenny Yeo, Director at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term strategy focused on digital innovation, intelligent infrastructure, and customer-centric transformation, Singtel has moved well-beyond traditional telecommunications to a trusted technology partner for enterprises navigating increasingly connected and data-driven environments. Its strategic investments in AI-enabled operations, cloud-native platforms, secure connectivity, and ecosystem partnerships enable organizations to modernize critical infrastructure while maintaining the flexibility to support future business growth.

The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in integrated digital platforms have enabled it to scale innovative services across local, regional, and global enterprise environments. Innovation remains central to Singtel’s approach through solutions including the CUBΣ connected intelligence platform, multidomestic IoT connectivity powered by eSIM orchestration, managed cybersecurity services, AI-driven network automation, and network-as-a-service capabilities. These solutions simplify network and security management, strengthen cyber resilience, improve operational visibility, and provide enterprises with scalable, secure, and high-performing connectivity across cloud, edge, IoT, and hybrid infrastructures.

By streamlining service delivery through intelligent automation, centralized orchestration, proactive monitoring, and flexible managed and co-managed service models, Singtel continues to help organizations reduce operational complexity while improving service reliability and business agility. Its ability to integrate best-of-breed technologies in a unified operational framework, combined with strong regional network ownership and localized expertise, enables customers to confidently scale digital initiatives while maintaining security, governance, and operational excellence.

Frost & Sullivan commends Singtel for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and customer value across multiple technology domains. By combining intelligent networking, secure digital infrastructure, AI-enabled operations, and cross-border IoT capabilities in an integrated platform strategy, the company is shaping the future of enterprise connectivity while helping organizations build resilient, future-ready digital ecosystems.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents its Company of the Year and Customer Value Leadership recognitions to organizations that demonstrate outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, competitive positioning, and business performance. These recognitions honor forward-thinking companies that continuously raise industry standards through innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

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Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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Emdoor Launches “Ailyn” AI Hub at WAIC 2026: Unifying Intelligence Across Every Device

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SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emdoor, a leading provider of intelligent computing devices, unveiled its latest innovation — Ailyn, an integrated software-hardware AI hub — at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. Under the theme “Intelligence in All Things, Boundless Edge Intelligence”, Emdoor’s Booth X1B-804 showcases four immersive scenarios spanning personal, home, enterprise, and industrial use cases, demonstrating how AI can flow seamlessly across devices.

With decades of experience across cloud, edge, device, and wearable form factors, Emdoor has established one of the industry’s most comprehensive intelligent hardware portfolios. Yet the company recognized a critical gap: while individual devices grow smarter, they often operate in isolation.

Ailyn is Emdoor’s answer to this challenge. Introduced on the WAIC Magic Box stage, Ailyn serves as a unified intelligence layer that orchestrates storage, computing power, AI models, and data across PCs, NAS systems, computing boxes, and IoT devices. The result is a scalable, centrally managed intelligence platform that delivers seamless cross-device collaboration, data privacy, and AI capabilities that improve with use.

At its core, Ailyn follows a device-first, multi-device connected philosophy. By prioritizing on-device model deployment, it reduces costs while preserving privacy, minimizing latency, and enabling offline functionality. Key capabilities include unified data access, uninterrupted task handoff between devices, intelligent multi-model routing, and dynamic compute scaling — plus built-in features for knowledge accumulation, skill expansion, persona customization, and automated task execution.

Four Scenarios, One Intelligent Ecosystem

The enterprise lineup features high-performance AI workstations, AI servers, AI NAS, Mini PCs, and motherboards. Workstations support up to 96-core processors and four double-width GPUs with integrated BMC remote management. AI servers run dual Intel Xeon scalable processors with up to eight mainstream AI accelerators. The single-GPU workstation series offers dual-platform compatibility with both Intel and AMD, featuring a PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot and up to 128GB DDR5 memory. Available in two form factors — a 23.9L tower chassis and a 15.3L compact chassis with tempered glass side panel — it delivers balanced performance for both creative workloads and local AI inference. The AI NAS unifies storage and AI computing power in one device, with192GB of octa-channel LPDDR5X memory to support local large model deployment. Ailyn unifies these resources into a private computing backbone, intelligently offloading heavy workloads so users get instant on-device responsiveness with datacenter-grade power on demand.

For individual users, the showcase includes Mini PCs, AI PCs, AI tablets, and multimodal wearables. The AP16, powered by Intel’s 3rd Generation Core™ Ultra processor, delivers 180 TOPS of AI performance with sustained 54W output — capable of running large models locally. Multimodal wearable solutions built on Qualcomm and BES chips offer faster time-to-market for brand partners. Within the Ailyn ecosystem, PCs handle heavy computing while wearables provide continuous environmental awareness, each device strengthening the whole.

Industrial visitors will find AI BOX units, rugged AI notebooks, handheld terminals, and industrial PCs. AI BOX devices come preloaded with industry-specific models for production line visual inspection. Rugged notebooks deliver reliable performance for mobile field operations. Industrial PCs feature industrial-grade architecture for 24/7 uptime. Through Ailyn, these connected devices break down traditional data silos, enabling intelligent resource orchestration and a closed-loop perception-decision-execution system that accelerates industrial digital transformation.

At the center of the home scenario are AI tablets and home NAS, connected to a full-house AIoT network. The NAS acts as the family’s private data and computing hub, while the tablet serves as the primary interface for senior health reminders and children’s learning support. Ailyn weaves these devices into a cohesive system covering family memories, health care, companionship, and home security — bringing intelligence into daily life without intruding on it.

The launch of Ailyn marks a significant evolution for Emdoor — shifting from a hardware manufacturer to a builder of intelligent infrastructure. It represents the convergence of the company’s deep hardware heritage and its AI innovation roadmap. Moving forward, Emdoor will continue investing in edge AI technology and expanding the Ailyn ecosystem alongside partners, bringing distributed intelligence from the showroom into everyday life.

Company: Emdoor Digital Technology Co.,Ltd.
Contact Person: Yao Zhou
Email: marketing.digi@emdoor.com
Website: http://www.emdoordigi.com/
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AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future

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Asia-Pacific’s first Broadband Development Summit brings regulators and operators to Bangkok to set the agenda

BANGKOK, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Government officials, standards bodies and telecom operators gathered in Bangkok on 14 July for the inaugural Broadband Development Summit APAC 2026, convened by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) to build consensus on AI-era networks.

Participants included the ITU, Thailand’s National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, WBBA, IAB, FNCAP, WAA, NIDA and the IPv6 Council, alongside operators Telkomsel, XLSmart, Surge, Globe, AIS, CMI and HKT and Huawei.

Denny Deng, President of Huawei Asia Pacific Carrier Business, envisions a “faster, smarter, greener” Asia-Pacific.

VOICES FROM THE SUMMIT

“To seize the opportunities of the AI era, we call on the industry to accelerate broadband evolution, advance computing-network synergy, and strengthen the cross-border connectivity. Together, let us build faster, smarter, and greener digital infrastructure for Asia-Pacific.”
— Denny Deng, President of Asia Pacific Carrier Business, Huawei

“High-speed broadband is no longer just about ‘getting online’ — it is the vital infrastructure upon which the entire AI revolution is being built. We view AI not merely as a tool, but as a primary engine for national competitiveness and a catalyst for improving the quality of life for all.”
— Wetang Phuangsup, Ph.D., Secretary-General, the National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, Thailand

“Three initiatives define the road to 2030. We must close the quality divide so the value of broadband reaches everyone. We must build AI-ready networks — 10G access, 800GE cores, intelligence end to end. And we must do it together, through shared standards.”
— Martin Creaner, Director General of WBBA

“Moving towards next-generation networks, network architectures must continue to evolve to deliver broader connectivity, superior quality, enhanced security, and greater intelligence. This evolution is essential for Net5.5G, positioning the network not simply as infrastructure, but as the foundation that enables AI, strengthens resilience and efficiency, and supports digital transformation across industries.”
— Dhruv Dhody, Industry Standardization Expert at Huawei, Chair of the IAB, IETF

“Across Asia-Pacific, fibre is extending beyond homes and offices into rooms, devices, and machines. By working together, we can accelerate fibre innovation and adoption to build truly AI-ready infrastructure.”
— Ilham Nandana, Chair of the Market Intelligence Committee, Fiber Network Council APAC (FNCAP)

“We fixed it before you feel it!  AIS is redefining premium home broadband by combining ultra-fast connectivity with AI-driven network intelligence and smart home ecosystem — delivering proactive, invisible service excellence that transforms connectivity into differentiated customer value and sustainable ARPU growth.”
— Thanit Chaiyaboonthanit, Head of Technology Department, Broadband Business, AIS

“Connecting the Unconnected: Affordable Broadband at Scale. Create equal access to global information and empower Indonesia’s digital society.”
— Shannedy Ong, CTO of Surge Indonesia

“Beyond Connectivity: Telkomsel is transforming into a true value creator. By leveraging our FBB market-leading footprint, we power growth through service excellence, customer loyalty, and a next-generation home ecosystem.”
— Stanislaus Susatyo, Director of Sales, Telkomsel Indonesia

“We stopped treating AI as an add-on feature. Instead, our approach at Globe starts with architecture, embedding intelligence into the very core of how we build, how we sell, and how we operate.
AI continuously monitors network health, customer behavior and service quality. Rather than waiting for failures, the system predicts degradation and initiates corrective actions. By maintaining minute-level awareness of network health, our systems automatically resolve 30% of all Wi-Fi issues without any human intervention.”
— Danny Theseira, Head of Broadband Business Group at Globe Telecom

“Huawei is driving the Optics-AI Synergy to foster their collaborative growth. Through AI-ON, operators could build an AI-centric all-optical target network and establish 1-5-20ms latency circles across the Asia Pacific region. AI-ON also supports efficient computing access and usage while delivering an ultimate network experience through gigabit/ultra-gigabit home broadband, accelerating the widespread adoption of AI services.”
— Kim Jin, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Optical Business Product Line, Huawei

“Connectivity is not just about technology. It is a lifeline, a platform for opportunity, and a driver of sustainable development. I believe the intersection of connectivity and artificial intelligence will shape the future of smarter, more resilient networks.”
— Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU

“Performance and user experience are the essential path to the next-generation WLAN. Based on standards and AI-driven innovation, let’s jointly explore the path to the future autonomous WLAN with all the stakeholders.”
— Dr. Crane H. Yang, Secretary-General, World WLAN Application Alliance (WAA)

“At the summit, NIDA and WBBA signed an MOU to accelerate next-generation network evolution and establish pioneering smart city benchmarks through the co-development of industry standards, the harmonization of global regulations, and the sharing of vertical industry insights.
NIDA focuses on advancing network architecture standards, while WBBA drives global consensus on broadband evolution. This natural strategic complementarity creates vast opportunities for future collaboration.”
— Joey Deng, Secretary-General of NIDA

“ION-2030 develops the global standard for next generation optical networks in the AI era. It provides exceptional AI application and service experience. The WBBA and ITU will jointly accelerate its development, and this is a unique opportunity for Asia-Pacific stakeholders to actively influence the future of optical broadband networks.”
— Dr. Marcus Brunner, Chief Expert Standardization, WBBA WG1 Chair and Vice-Chair of ETSI ISG F5G

“The transition into the AI era demands a high-quality, deterministic digital foundation. By releasing Net5.5G policy guidelines, Malaysia is accelerating the evolution of next-generation network standards based on IPv6, establishing an innovative infrastructure to unleash AI’s value and drive a prosperous digital economy for 2030.”
— Prof. Sureswaran Ramadass, Chair of APAC at IPv6 Council, Industry Partner of WBBA

“The digital economy is thriving across the Asia-Pacific region, with AI emerging as a core catalyst for intelligent transformation. China Mobile International (CMI) is driving regional growth by integrating China’s advanced AI capabilities with comprehensive communications, computing, and AI services. Moving forward, CMI will collaborate closely with industry partners to foster a shared, AI-driven future for the region.”
— Paul Lin, Managing Director of Commercial and Technology, Asia Pacific, China Mobile International

“Next-generation network infrastructure is the oxygen of the intelligent economy. By integrating cutting-edge 800G connectivity with quantum-safe security, HKT is laying the essential foundations to keep Hong Kong’s enterprises highly competitive, secure, and ready for the computing paradigm shifts of tomorrow.”
— Wilson Cheung, Vice President, Broadband Design & Cyber Security, HKT

“The evolution toward Net5.5G AI WAN is an important step in strengthening XLSMART’s transport network for the future. By progressively adopting AI-assisted operations, SRv6, SDN, service differentiation, and higher-capacity transport infrastructure, we are enhancing network intelligence, operational efficiency, and service resilience while supporting long-term sustainability. This transformation is a continuous journey that aligns with the industry’s vision of AI-native broadband networks. Through collaboration with our technology partners and the broader ecosystem, we will continue to develop capabilities that deliver better network performance and support Indonesia’s growing digital connectivity needs.”
— Regie Ginanjar, Head of Transport Autonomy & Orchestration, Transport Network Transformation, XLSMART

“For the AI era, Huawei upgrades the IP bearer network via security resilience, multi-dimensional awareness, and network autonomy. This empowers carriers to guarantee service experience, accelerate monetization, and enhance efficiency, ushering in a new chapter of intelligent connectivity.”
— Arthur Wang, Vice President of Data Communication Product Line, Huawei

A CONVERGING VIEW

Speakers agreed AI is shifting networks from connectivity to intelligent connectivity, as broadband, IP, computing and cross-border infrastructure converge to support innovation and coordination.

WBBA launched the AI-Net Certification, a global benchmark for national policy, industrial ecosystems and network intelligence. XLSmart was named first AI-Net Champion, and Indonesia was among the first with a certified operator, backed by its Net5.5G roadmap.

In another high-profile segment, WBBA Director General Martin Creaner presented the Gigacity Certification to KOMDIGI, SURGE, Telkomsel, AIS, TRUE, HKT and Globe, recognizing regional broadband pioneers.

 

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