NTT and Chunghwa Telecom to Promote IOWN TechnologyNTT and Chunghwa Telecom Sign Basic Agreement For IOWN's International Network ConnectivityNTT Corporation (NTT) and Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (Chunghwa
Telecom) signed a basic agreement for the realization of international
network connectivity through IOWN. In the future, with
IOWN's innovative communication technology centered on the All-Photonics
Network, we aim to realize international network
connectivity between Japan and Taiwan and to collaborate in IOWN related
businesses and security.
1. Background NTT has proposed the IOWN concept, which is a network and information processing infrastructure that can provide high-speed, high-capacity communications, and enormous computing resources by utilizing innovative technologies centered on photonics (optics). NTT has established the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) Global Forum to promote the realization of new communication infrastructure. Chunghwa Telecom is one of the Top 5 listed companies by market capitalization, and No.1 telecom service provider in Taiwan. Chunghwa Telecom provides cutting-edge ICT services to global companies through collaboration with major telecommunications companies in various countries. In addition, Chunghwa Telecom supports the IOWN concept and participated early in the IOWN Global Forum, leading the discussion of use cases and technologies. NTT and Chunghwa Telecom will promote IOWN technology and realize business and security on a global level based on the communication technology and experience we have accumulated. 2. Outline of the Agreement Based on NTT and Chunghwa Telecom's strengths in optical and wireless transmission technologies, as well as both companies' achievements in implementing these technologies in society, we aim to realize international network connectivity by utilizing All-Photonics Network technology between Japan and Taiwan. In addition, we aim to establish interfaces and international connection rules for communication transparency in international network connections. 3. Outlook NTT and Chunghwa Telecom aim to contribute to a prosperous society that can embrace diversity by utilizing various IOWN technologies through international network connections that uses IOWN technologies such as the All-Photonics Network, which is a robust communication infrastructure. 4. Endorsement comments
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