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Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China
Digital Transformation

Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China

The global IoT device count will exceed 20 billion in 2024, with China dominating cellular connections amid evolving tech trends and revised growth forecasts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation
Firewalls

Cloudflare thwarts record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack with automation

Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a client, marking the largest ever publicly disclosed, using its fully automated global defence system.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Global cellular IoT connections exceed 4 billion in 2024
Smart Cities

Global cellular IoT connections exceed 4 billion in 2024

The global cellular IoT market surpassed 4 billion connections in 2024, fuelled by advancements in 5G and LTE Cat 1 bis technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona
Unified Communications

WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona

The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
ABB technology supports one of Shanghai's largest data centers
DataCentre infrastructure

ABB technology supports one of Shanghai's largest data centers

ABB powers Shanghai's largest data center used by Tencent and China Telecom, ensuring reliability and energy efficiency.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
Telecom CPC has appointed a new chief executive officer
Digital Transformation

Telecom CPC has appointed a new chief executive officer

CITIC Telecom appoints Brook Wong as CEO of its Hong Kong branch, leveraging his experience in telecom innovation.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Aruba and China Telecom Global partner to aid global expansion
Network Infrastructure

Aruba and China Telecom Global partner to aid global expansion

Aruba and China Telecom Global (CTG) have partnered in a global expansion to help provide better infrastructure solutions to enterprises.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jan 2022
An industry first report on 5G network slicing for smart grids
Unified Communications

An industry first report on 5G network slicing for smart grids

China Telecom, State Grid, and Huawei release a pioneering report on 5G network slicing for smart grids, detailing major advances and future plans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
It's local all the way for China's data center and cloud markets
Hyperscale

It's local all the way for China's data center and cloud markets

Local companies are dominating China's flourishing data center and cloud markets - and will likely have an increasing impact on countries beyond China.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
China Telecom and Ericsson cash in on IoT space through new open platform
Internet of Things

China Telecom and Ericsson cash in on IoT space through new open platform

In one more step towards China's 'One Belt One Road' strategy, China Telecom and Ericsson have officially launched their open IoT platform this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
China Telecom, Silver Peak & Westcon-Comstor launch managed SD-WAN partnership
Network Infrastructure

China Telecom, Silver Peak & Westcon-Comstor launch managed SD-WAN partnership

Silver Peak and China Telecom Shanghai are teaming up to offer fully-managed SD-WAN services for enterprise customers across China.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
China's texting to be censored
China Unicom

China's texting to be censored

China implements stricter measures on text messaging, with content deemed “illegal or unhealthy” leading to suspension of privileges.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2010

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Chayora appoints James Wei as CEO
Artificial Intelligence

Chayora appoints James Wei as CEO

Chayora Holdings Limited appoints James Wei as new CEO, as the company focuses on China market opportunities for hyperscale data center development.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
Global Switch and partners launch new Singapore data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch and partners launch new Singapore data centre

A trio of companies has come together in a strategic partnership to launch a large-scale new data centre in Singapore.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
China Telecom recognized in gartner's 2018 critical capabilities report
Network Service Providers

China Telecom recognized in gartner's 2018 critical capabilities report

China Telecom provides customers with a wide range of integrated communications and information technology services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Global Switch, China Telecom & Daily Tech sign 'game-changing' data center agreement
Global Switch

Global Switch, China Telecom & Daily Tech sign 'game-changing' data center agreement

Asia's data center giants unite in a 'game-changing' pact, poised to revolutionise global digital infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
China Telecom Global looks to African data center for intercontinental connectivity
Network Infrastructure

China Telecom Global looks to African data center for intercontinental connectivity

The Dijbouti Data Center will support China Telecom Global's expansion and the Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe (SEA-ME-WE 5) cable.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016