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October 10, 2023

Nokia's Ultra-Broadband Event in Bangkok: Fostering Global Collaboration for a Digital Future

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Nokia's Ultra-Broadband customer event took centre stage in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. This event served as a magnet for world-leading network operators and industry partners, providing a platform for sharing cutting-edge technology, industry insights, and innovative applications.

On September 28, 2023, Nokia's Ultra-Broadband customer event took centre stage in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. This event served as a magnet for world-leading network operators and industry partners, providing a platform for sharing cutting-edge technology, industry insights, and innovative applications.

 

The gathering was marked by high-level discussions and collaborations that will shape the future of the global cloud and broadband industry. One particularly significant meeting occurred between Chairman of the WBBA Executive Committee, Liu Zhiyong, and WBBA Board Member, Sandy Motley President Fixed Networks Business Group at Nokia. Their in-depth conversation delved into strategies for advancing the global cloud and broadband sector, resolving industry challenges, and fostering industry cooperation.

 

The discussion surrounded the future development plans and strategies of the WBBA. Both Liu Zhiyong and Sandy Motley agreed on the importance of transforming WBBA into a collaborative, shared, and mutually beneficial industrial exchange platform. Their joint vision is to promote industry cooperation while championing the sustainable development of the sector.

 

During the event, Liu Zhiyong engaged in extensive talks with representatives from various network operators. Among them were 3BB, GLOBE, Singtel, VNPT, and other contributors from Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. Liu Zhiyong passionately introduced the mission and vision of the WBBA, emphasizing the organization's commitment to fostering cooperation among industry stakeholders.

 

Liu Zhiyong extended a heartfelt invitation to all present, encouraging them to join the WBBA and deepen their cooperative efforts. The goal is to seize new opportunities in the ever-evolving digital era, chart a new course for the digital economy, and contribute to the sustained prosperity and development of the global cloud and broadband industry.

 

In a rapidly changing digital landscape, events like Nokia's Ultra-Broadband customer gathering in Bangkok serve as critical hubs for industry leaders and visionaries to collaborate, innovate, and drive progress. The discussions and alliances forged here hold the potential to shape the future of connectivity and digital services for people around the world. As we look ahead, the global cloud and broadband industry seem poised for exciting transformations, thanks to the dedication and commitment of industry leaders like the WBBA members who gathered in Bangkok.

 

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