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Palau Telecom Modernization
Great discussions and island hospitality in Koror with PNCC CEO Simon Fraser, BSCC CEO Robin Russell, and government officials. Palau is keen to expand archipelago connectivity through trusted and secure next-generation networks. Following big investments in submarine systems, a $35m RUS ReConnect grant for FTTH, and forthcoming funding to modernize mobile, Palau is becoming a model for South Pacific digital transformation.
China Telemedicine
By Ken Zita {An earlier version of this paper was prepared in 2014 and subsequently revised in 2018, prior to the deterioration in bilateral trade relationships and increased competition in digital services.} China is one of the world’s most attractive healthcare...
Erbil, Kurdistan Region telecom and 5G
View from Erbil's famous citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and possibly the oldest continuously occupied site in the world.
Digital and ICT in Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Slides from keynote presentation to the World Affairs Forum outlining how we have applied ICT and digital transformation in fragile, post-conflict environment, drawing on our experiences in Afghanistan, Libya, and...
Co-chair OPEN RAN NORTH AMERICA Conference
Across North America, the Open RAN movement is underway, promising a new way to build and run mobile networks, based on open interfaces, cloud technologies and automated operations. This in-person event is the leading forum for keynote operator speakers, service...
Türk Telekom Open RAN trial
NDA collaborated closely with senior teams at Türk Telekom and Parallel Wireless to design an Open RAN field pilot project through a grant provided by USTDA, helping to advance a more open telecom ecosystem in Türkiye.
AI/ML Platform for Istanbul Traffic Management
Working closely with Istanbul Municipality's CIO and data analytics giant SAS, NDA developed an investment program to improve the city's traffic management capability through a pilot of advanced AI software and machine learning tools customized for urban traffic analysis.
Istanbul Data Center and Analytics COE Project Design
NDA designed funding to improve critical infrastructure resiliency for a disaster recovery data center serving the municipality and its 30 subsidiary companies.
Istanbul Digital Transformation
Great conversations with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu about digital transformation, critical infrastructure, citizen services, and the next generation of municipal innovation.
Istanbul AI Platform for Traffic Excellence
in 20Deploying AI and Predictive Analytics to Tame the City’s Infamous Traffic Prosperity and steady immigration have severely stressed Istanbul’s transportation network. The population of 16 million has doubled over the last 20 years and continues to expand at...