SingTel launches global cloud-based service (Singapore)

On 02.03.12, In Mobile, By Editor

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According to company reports, Bill Chang, Executive Vice President (Business Group), SingTel has said that they are seeing a surge in the number of companies that allow their employees to bring their own mobile devices for work.  In fact, the use of smartphones for business activities worldwide is projected to grow by 116 per cent by 2014.  This opens up new security issues, particularly for companies with regional operations. With SingTel MDM, companies can secure data through security policy settings and governance, control on devices, manage apps deployment and control cost through usage policy management. These can all be done via the simple-to-use web-based portal.

Further, in the event of the loss or theft of an employee’s mobile device, an administrator can remotely lock the device or selectively erase corporate data to prevent market sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.  Administrators can determine the location of the missing devices and remotely deploy and track apps downloads within the enterprise. They are also able to configure and provision the devices over-the-air.

The report alsoreveals that SingTel MDM is compatible with all mobile OS platforms including iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, Symbian and Windows Mobile. In addition, it is independent of the location and mobile network, thus facilitating the seamless control of mobile devices globally.

Chang added that as SingTel MDM is offered on a monthly subscription basis, companies do not need to make upfront investments in equipment and can avoid the ongoing costs of managing and maintaining complex systems and hardware. This allows them to improve their productivity, increase business agility and reduce their operating costs significantly.

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SingTel announces LTE price plans (Singapore)

On 12.23.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Singapore based wireless operator, SingTel, is offering users faster mobile broadband services with the help of its LTE (Long Term Evolution) network. According to reports, the operator is expected to offer users download speeds of up to 75 Mbps charged at US$ 54 on a monthly basis.

As per company reports, the operator will initially launch its new service in select areas of Singapore and hopes to cover as many as 80 percent of its users by the end of next year. Currently, the service will be made available on the USB dongles and sources claim that the Samsung Galaxy S II will be the first LTE enabled smartphone in Singapore, to be launched in the first quarter of 2012.

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Telstra receives telecom licences in Japan and Singapore (Australia, Asia)

On 12.16.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Australian telecom operator Telstra has reportedly been given operating licences in Singapore and Japan, enabling the operator to expand its footprint in the Asian continent. As per company reports, Telstra plans to open and operate voice and data networks that will allow the company to build the local backbone required for new cable submarine capacity to Singapore.

Further, the company has reportedly claimed that the license enables them to offer voice and data services as well as systems and facilities locally. As per sources, the operator had previously received three telecom licences in India for providing customers with international telecommunication services.

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Telefonica signs network sharing agreement with China Unicom (Spain, China)

On 11.22.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Spanish telecom operator Telefonica has reportedly entered into a strategic partnership with China Unicom, wherein both operators will use each other’s networks to expand their coverage. According to reports, the deal will provide Telefonica access to China Unicom’s network in the regions of Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, France and Sweden.

In return, China Unicom can reportedly increase its presence through Telefonica’s network in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, USA, Puerto Rico, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria Denmark, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden and Switzerland.

Reports suggest that Telefonica believes this agreement will help both operators expand their capabilities to provide telecom services to various customers in different geographic areas.

 

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SingTel ties up Symantec for cloud security services (Asia)

On 11.18.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Singapore based service provider SingTel has reportedly tied up with Symantec for cloud security services. According to reports, the operator plans to target both the large corporate along with the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with its latest security service.

The feature has reportedly been termed PowerON Security and consists of cloud-based e-mail along with web and endpoint security products from Symantec. As per sources, the subscriptions charged at $3 onwards are offered at a monthly basis.

According to company reports, SingTel believes that a company having 300 users would be able to achieve savings upto 75 percent over 3 years.

Sources claim that Bill Chang, Executive vice president, SingTel, has reportedly said that the carrier aims to grow its cloud customer base of 150,000 users at a larger than 50 percent CAGR over the next 3 years.

 

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SingTel to raise stake in AIS to 23.32 percent (Singapore, Thailand)

On 11.07.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) may be planning to raise its stake in Thailand’s Advanced Info Service (AIS) to 23.32 percent from 21.27 percent for about US$ 260 million. According to reports, SingTel has said that that Shin Corp PCL will sell 61 million shares in AIS.  As per sources, Shin Corp owns a 42.6% stake in Advanced Info Services.

Further, reports suggest telecom giant SingTel has said it continues to look out for investment opportunities in Asia and other emerging markets, and that it will focus on strengthening the operating and financial performance of its associates. SingTel also has a stake in other foreign mobile operators such as Bhart Airtel (India), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Pacific Bangladesh telecom, Globe Telecom (Philippines) and Warid Telecom (Pakistan).

As per industry reports, SingTel has over 400 million mobile customers across 25 countries.

 

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China Mobile launches new daily data roaming package (Asia)

On 11.03.11, In Mobile, By Editor

China Mobile, the world’s leading mobile phone operator, has reportedly launched a new daily data roaming tariff package for its users. The company had earlier introduced a package offering reduced international roaming tariffs for voice, text messages and mobile data across 23 countries and regions.

According to reports, currently, the new tariff plan has been launched in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and Thailand, and is largely aimed at international travelers using their mobile handset to surf the internet. As per sources, customers subscribing to the daily data tariff package can access unlimited roaming data in specific operator networks for a daily fixed charge while roaming in any of the aforesaid places. Further, reports suggest that the per day charge for the service will be around $14 in Hong Kong as compared to $15.3 payable at the other places.

 

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StarHub introduces new Multi SIM plan (Singapore)

On 10.21.11, In Mobile, By Editor

StarHub, a fully integrated info-communication company, has introduced a new multi-SIM mobile plan for its smartphone and tablet users. With an increasing number of subscribers using more than one mobile phone to use different mobile applications, StarHub has designed customized plans for its users by offering them two SIM cards of the same number for two mobile handsets.

The new plan, termed ‘i2Surf’, will be launched on 28 October, allowing users to use both cards simultaneously for outgoing calls, SMS, MMS and data transfers, while incoming calls, SMS and MMS will received on the primary handset assigned by the user. Further, it offers users 24 months of free Multi-SIM subscription worth $189 which can be used over their second handset device or their tablet or dongle.

As per reports, Joanna Chan, Vice-President (Personal Solutions), StarHub said that in recent years, they have observed a growing number of customers who own two mobile devices, a combination of smartphones and tablets or dongles. She added that they believe the new i2surf mobile plan will be attractive to this new generation of multi-device users as they will now be able to use two SIM cards for two devices to call, SMS, surf the internet and use their mobile applications anytime and anywhere.

 

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SingTel and SAP offer cloud solutions to SMEs (Singapore)

On 08.30.11, In Mobile, Mobile services, Mobile Solutions, Mobile Technology, By Editor

In a positive move for the SMEs, SingTel and SAP have come together for the launch of the SAP Business One hosted on SingTel PowerOn. This cloud computing business management solution enables enterprises to upgrade their IT resources in a cost efficient manner and helps eliminate the inconvenience of purchasing and managing additional servers and systems. This solution helps SMEs to better manage their overall business operations in a more systematic and efficient manner.

This solution is offered on the basis of a monthly subscription. A big advantage of the solution to the small and medium enterprises is that it allows them to focus all their resources towards their core business activities. Further, it provides business organizations with a competitive edge by enabling them to deploy their IT resources in a short span of time and activating them in real time via a user-friendly online portal.

 

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Surprising drop in profits for SingTel, bogged down by regional units (Singapore)

On 08.11.11, In Mobile, By Editor

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Southeast Asia’s largest phone company, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. posted a decline in profits for the first quarter, attributed to lower earnings from regional businesses such as Bharti Airtel in India. The reports of drop in profits were rather unexpected.

The company’s net income slump 2.9 percent to $750 million from $776.42 million in the three months ended June; whereas market observers had predicted a rise in profits to $815.77 million.

In the wake of Bharti Airtel’s lower earnings for six consecutive quarters, in addition to the appreciation in the Singapore dollar against eight major Asian currencies this year, SingTel’s revenues from international markets have greatly slowed down. On the other hand, the Optus unit in Australia has positive news for the company. The Australian unit’s earnings saw an increase buoyed by currency gains and customers won from rivals.

The combined earnings from the company’s international partners that include Bharti in India and Africa, Telkomsel in Indonesia, Advanced Info Service Pcl in Thailand and Globe in the Philippines are worth $388.54, down by 10 percent as compared to last year.

While Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization from Singapore operations slumped by 4 percent to $466.74 million, in the wake of costs for the company’s mioTV service despite revenues increasing by 2 percent.

In contrast, Sydney-based Optus saw 1 percent increase in earnings to reach $568 million; attributed to new mobile customers joining the network.

Apparently, Vodafone Hutchison’s loss is Optus and Telstra Corp’s gain. The former had reported losing 375,000 customers in the six months ended June.

While Telstra, the biggest telephone company in Australia posted earnings for the second half that market observers’ forecasts on the back of new customer net additions in the mobile segment and also, cost cutting.

According to a statement released by SingTel, the company owns minority stakes in six operators with businesses across 25 countries, and has 416 million mobile phone customers

The company does own whole units in Australia and Singapore while minority stakes in operators across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

India’ Bharti Airtel, of which SingTel owns a stake, posted a drop in quarterly profit by 27 percent; attributed to higher borrowing costs and the start of new services.

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