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IEEE Debuts Li-Fi Standard

A standard for Li-Fi was released by the broader Wi-Fi specifications. Richard Webb, mobile phone manufacturers. He noted the
Institute of Electronic and Electronics director of network infrastructure with CCS task group worked with key stakeholders
Engineers (IEEE) to provide a globally Insight, noted the 802.11bb standard is an to create a standard which would drive
recognized framework for the mass important milestone for Li-Fi, placing it as a wide-scale adoption of Li-Fi. Li-Fi uses light
deployment of the wireless technology. complementary and integrated technology instead of radio frequencies to transmit
Specialist companies pureLiFi and alongside Wi-Fi. Nikola Serafimovski, VP data. PureLiFi stated it has the potential
Fraunhofer HHI were involved in the Light of standardization at pureLiFi and chair to unleash faster, more reliable wireless
Communications 802.11bb Task Group of the 802.1bb task group, stated Li-Fi communications with better security than
which developed the standard, stating their had attracted interest from some of the conventional technologies including Wi-Fi
goal was to accelerate the adoption and largest industry players, ranging from and 5G.
interoperability between Li-Fi vendors and semiconductor companies to leading

Globe Claims a ‘First’ with Launch of 5G Network Slicing

Globe Telecom has launched End-to-End Broadband (EMBB), Ultra-Reliable Low Type communication (mMTC) applications.
(E2E) network slicing functionality in its 5G Latency (URLLC), and Massive Machine
Standalone (SA) mobile network, the first
such company to do so in the Philippines.
The technology enhancement allows for
the development and delivery of unique
services and innovative applications, and
also accommodates customers’ growing
data needs, whilst ensuring low-latency
services. ‘Network slicing stands out in
delivering a tailored service experience for
our customers based on the applications in
use within the network,’ said Gerhard Tan,
Globe’s Director and Head of Technology
Strategy and Innovations, adding ‘As ever,
we are at the forefront, pioneering digital
technology innovation’. E2E network slicing
can be used for a wide range of applications,
from connecting Internet of Things (IoT)
devices to supporting high-bandwidth
activities such as streaming videos and
virtual reality. It facilitates Enhanced Mobile

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