KDDI
Japanese carrier KDDI has selected Ericsson and Samsung for the deployment of a next generation 5G network in Japan. Ericsson said that it has been selected by KDDI as the primary 5G vendor. Under the agreement, Ericsson will supply KDDI with Radio Access Network equipment, including products and solutions from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio.
NetEase
Huawei has teamed up with NetEase in the latest of a series of partnerships designed to develop cloud gaming for the domestic market. The companies signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Hangzhou on Wednesday, just days before NetEase launches a US$3 billion secondary listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.