Tag: Mobile Network Operators

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur-based developer of scalable mobile platforms Forest Interactive has partnered with mobile network operators in eight countries to launch content subscription services. The service will be available in Myanmar, Switzerland, Austria, Kuwait, and Kenya as well as Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia.

Forest Interactive’s value-added-services offer a variety of mixed content such as an HTML5 game portal with over 400 plus premium game titles, premium Android games, and mixed creative content. The platform will also offer gaming platforms Gamemania, Gamesrack, Gameddiction, Fun Club, Mobiclubs, and HaHey VDO.

Johary Mustapha, chief executive officer of Forest Interactive said, “The ongoing global crisis has led to an increase in demand for creative content, especially videos and mobile games. This has allowed us to continue doing what we do best and launching these partnerships with mobile operators worldwide.”

“Forest Interactive has been developing scalable platforms with simplified service integration, equipped with customizable features and fast upgrade capabilities to better tailor to mobile operators’ business requirements at no initial setup fee or hidden cost. This will help mobile operators increase their average revenue per user and customer loyalty through cost-effective and profitable solutions,” Mustapha continued.

All subscription-based content is available to mobile subscribers once it has been approved by mobile operators and integrations. 

Singapore –Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has partnered with Singapore Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to hire and reskill 1,000 professionals in preparation for Singapore’s 5G rollout.

Of the trainee count, 30% will come from new roles, while the remaining will be telecom professionals who will be upskilled in the areas of the 5G network, cybersecurity, and solution engineering. 

IMDA said that the program is the first of its implementations from its overall objective to equip a total of 5,000 professionals over the next 3 years to develop a strong and 5G skilled workforce.

The program is in line with the government board’s ongoing TechSkills Accelerator initiative which aims to enhance training and placement opportunities for information and communications technology (ICT) jobs across the economy. For the program, IMDA has set up 5G Workforce Transformation Committees (WTCs) to oversee the planning and development of the trainees’ capabilities. In addition, a consortium composed of the National University of Singapore and Singapore Polytechnic has been appointed as the 5G and telecoms program manager. They will be tasked to aggregate hiring and training requirements of the WTCs through co-developing quality training that meets the demand of enabling Singaporeans to take on 5G jobs.

Lew Chuen Hong, chief executive officer of IMDA said, “Talent development is the next critical phase of our investment in 5G. This effort extends Singapore’s momentum in 5G following our investment in building infrastructure capabilities. We have worked with the local MNOs to unlock the potential of 5G for these 1,000 professionals and will continue to do so to create good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans. At the same time, to ensure we have a strong pipeline of 5G talent who are skilled and ready, IMDA is leading efforts to appoint credible training partners to develop 5G skills across the ecosystem. The first wave of training will begin at the end of 2020 with the MNOs’ 5G professionals.”