DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DITO Philippines delivered a themed presentation at the 5G Core Summit, sharing its experience and future strategy on the construction of 5G SA core networks. The key catalyst behind this transformation is the technological innovation and forward-looking strategy. During the 5G Core Summit, DITO was awarded the "Best Network 5G SA Core Network Construction Award" by Informa, recognizing its outstanding contribution to 5G Core construction ideas and execution.
DITO is the third operator in the Philippines, established in 2019. Since its commercial launch in 2021, it has made significant contributions to the development of the Philippine telecommunications industry. It has built 9,000 4G and 5G sites, covering 86% of the population and reaching 12.5 million users. Since entering the market, DITO Telecommunity has made tremendous progress in network construction and business development with its rapid rise, quickly becoming one of the leading operators in the Philippines. It has greatly improved the quality of local mobile networks, provided high-quality communication services to the people, and injected new vitality into the Philippine market.
DITO attributes its rapid success to a clear network construction strategy, a good network plan, and most importantly, persistence and efficient and orderly project deployment. As a new player in the Philippines market, DITO wisely selected four key technologies to ensure technical leading: the first one is advanced 5G SA from day1, avoiding the need for a transition from NSA to SA. Then cloud-native from day1, simplifying network architecture, reducing delivery time, and saving resources. Converged 4G and 5G Core, Converged fixed and mobile IMS core, as well as Converged ToC, ToH and ToB Core, for resource saving and a better user experience. Distributed architecture, with 2 data centers and 10 edge clouds, saving 40% of backbone transmission resources and shorter latency.
Regarding the underutilization of 5G SA networks, DITO has a clear strategy. In terms of ToC, DITO will focus on high-valued areas and users, encourage 5G compatible user serviced more by 5G, increasing ARPU values, and also, DITO will explore experienced-based package to satisfy high-valued application like gaming and live streaming. In terms of ToH, DITO rollout more affordable 5G FWA products like RedCap, making 5G technology benefits more Filipino family. In terms of 2B, DITO currently focus on exploration and technical reservation, using 5G FWA to cover some small and medium-sized enterprises and airports, using 5G dedicated lines to cover some parks and banks. and using 5G dedicated networks for large enterprises. Besides, DITO wants to explore the possibility of exposing network capabilities as well.
DITO Telecommunity's success highlights the importance of forward planning, technological innovation, and market acumen in driving operator growth. Its exploration and application of 5G SA technology not only injects new vitality into the Philippine market but also provides valuable insights for global operators in exploring future service models.
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DITO Shares Experience and Future Strategy on 5G SA Core Network Construction
DITO Shares Experience and Future Strategy on 5G SA Core Network Construction
DITO Shares Experience and Future Strategy on 5G SA Core Network Construction
DITO Shares Experience and Future Strategy on 5G SA Core Network Construction
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and smart agriculture technology leader XAG are set to accelerate agricultural automation and innovation in the Philippines through digital agriculture and precision farming using drone technology. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), IRRI and XAG will collaborate to validate the application of smart agriculture technologies in rice-based cropping systems through experimentation and research.
XAG, through its Philippine partner Agridom, has donated agricultural drones to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to support its mission of advancing precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices. Agridom pioneered the introduction of XAG agricultural drones in the Philippines, bringing cutting-edge technology to local farmers and institutions. This collaboration with IRRI demonstrates Agridom's unwavering commitment to driving agricultural innovation and empowering the sector with tools that enhance productivity and sustainability.
"Drones have been increasingly used for high throughput phenotyping, crop monitoring, improving agricultural productivity, and supporting precision farming. By providing efficient tools for crop monitoring, precision input application, and data-driven decision-making, drones provide the potential to significantly reduce costs and increase yields, optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact," explained IRRI Senior Scientist and Digital Agriculture and Precision Farming Lead Engr. Steve Klassen.
This meant that drones could rapidly provide measurements of traits related to growth, yield, and stress adaptation. This technology is particularly valuable to smallholder farmers who must improve their productivity and reduce production costs to be competitive and stay in business in response to climate change, labor shortages, and higher input costs.
However, drone adoption in the Philippines is hindered by limited access to technology, lack of standard protocols, financial resources, and regulatory constraints. "To overcome these challenges, we need a comprehensive approach that involves targeted training, guidelines for best practices, financial incentives, and supportive government policies.", Klassen said.
Klassen's team is also working with the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) - National Program, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), and their allied bureaus on the Drones4Rice Project, which aims to streamline and standardize drone protocols for applying seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides in the Philippines. The donated drones will support the ongoing Drones4Rice project and other IRRI global initiatives on sustainable farming and digital accelerators.
"IRRI is a key research and technology partner in the Philippines, and through this effort, we hope to contribute to the country's agricultural competitiveness through drone-based technologies." shared XAG Head of International Business Wei Tong. "XAG's agricultural drones can be applied to various precision farming scenarios, specifically but not limited to direct seeding, pesticide spraying, fertilizer operation, and remote sensing. We hope to expand our engagements abroad to strengthen global food security and tackle climate change, as rice is the primary staple food that feeds over half of the world's population.", Tong shared.
Beyond this collaboration, XAG is also a member of the IRRI-led Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC), which promotes direct seeding methods in rice cultivation by developing technologies and training farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices.
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IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agriculture and precision farming in the Philippines