Singtel signed an agreement with three leading telcos in China – China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, and seven Chongqing-based enterprises to link seven industrial parks in Chongqing with secure, high-speed connectivity to Singapore.
As part of the agreement, seven enterprises from the manufacturing, research, data-hosting and blockchain sectors in Chongqing agreed to use Singtel’s network to fulfil their connectivity needs when they make their foray or expand into the Singapore market. Singtel will also provide its cloud, Internet-of-Things (IoT) and smart city solutions to propel enterprises forward in their digitalisation efforts.
Lim Seng Kong, MD, Global Enterprise Business, Group Enterprise, Singtel
The International Data Channel will create new opportunities for both Singapore and Chinese enterprises, and facilitate the flow of business between the Asia-Pacific and western China.
Yin Xian Zhi, Chongqing Chairman and GM, China Mobile
With enhanced data connectivity, businesses are better-placed to deploy artificial intelligence, IoT, data analytics and other emerging technologies to power growth and drive their transformation.
