APRILASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK8NEWSROOMANNAPURNA VISHWANATHAN APPOINTED VP, HEAD OF IM & DIGITAL - INDIA & SOUTH ASIA, AIRBUSSingaporean telecom firm StarHub has effectively tested Southeast Asia's first 5G Cloud Radio Access Network (RAN) in partnership with Finnish telecom company Nokia and American tech group Dell Technologies. Nokia stated in a release that the cloud-based platform will allow StarHub to provide new services to its enterprise clients and create a progression route to advanced 5G and 6G. The trial aligns with StarHub's Cloud Infinity initiative, which seeks to assist customers in speeding up their digital transformation process. Through Cloud RAN, StarHub is able to assist with scenarios like time-of-day services, ultra-low-latency applications, and services that need dynamic throughput adjustments. Nokia's commercial 5G Cloud RAN solutions effortlessly connect with all major cloud or server infrastructures. During the trial, the company's commercial 5G Cloud RAN solution was utilized to conduct a carrier-grade call, showcasing feature consistency with the current purpose-built RAN. Nokia MantaRay NM, the network management solution, facilitated smooth integration between the Cloud RAN and customized RAN."StarHub is committed to delivering high-performing network and innovative services to our customers," said Ayush Sharma, Chief Technology Officer at StarHub. Airbus has appointed Annapurna Vishwanathan as Vice President, Head of Information Management and Digital for India & South Asia. With nearly two decades of experience in technology management and digital transformation, she is set to drive Airbus's digital strategy in the region.Before joining Airbus, Annapurna served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Cummins India, where she led IT strategy development and implementation to enhance business outcomes."I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as VP Head of IM & Digital, India and South Asia at Airbus", she statedShe brings 15 years of experience across leading global companies such as Coca-Cola, GE, and Atos Origin. At Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd., she was Head of Digital, spearheading the company's digital strategy across manufacturing, logistics, commercial, and sales functions.Annapurna also spent 11.5 years at GE, where she worked across multiple technology domains, including product development, ERP, applications, M&A, IT infrastructure, and security. She has contributed to seven industry verticals across the US, Europe, and South Asia, excelling through multiple leadership programs.With her extensive expertise, Annapurna Vishwanathan is poised to lead Airbus's digital transformation, strengthening its technological footprint in India and South Asia. STARHUB, NOKIA, AND DELL TRIAL SOUTHEAST ASIA'S FIRST 5G CLOUD NETWORK
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