Cisco and the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) to establish a testbed for 5G and related technologies. This initiative, part of Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration programme, seeks to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies like 5G. The MOI was signed by Tay Bee Kheng, President of Cisco ASEAN, and Terence Chia, Assistant Chief Executive of IMDA.
The collaboration will focus on several key areas. Cisco will provide IMDA with various technologies and architectures, including its hybrid 5G Core Network Architecture, to allow experimentation and evaluation of new applications. Additionally, workshops and panel discussions will be held to enhance industry understanding of threat intelligence and the potential use of AI in 5G cybersecurity. Cisco will also offer technology updates through training sessions to share the latest trends and best practices.
Terence Chia highlighted the dual nature of 5G technologies, stating, “Technologies like 5G bring both opportunities and challenges for our digital world.” Tay Bee Kheng emphasised the importance of cybersecurity, noting, “As businesses leverage 5G technologies to catalyse their growth and realise their digital ambitions, cybersecurity needs to be a priority.”
This collaboration is expected to bolster Singapore’s digital infrastructure and ensure it remains resilient against cyber threats, paving the way for future technological advancements.
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