Matthias Foo
Senior Analyst
Research Focus
Senior Analyst Matthias Foo is an Asia-Pacific Advisory team member focusing on 5G infrastructure and relevant technologies, including Core, Radio Access Network (RAN) & backhaul deployment, spectrum allocation, and cloud-related issues. Matthias also monitors key technological developments within the Southeast Asian region.
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Topics Covered
5G, 6G & Open RAN
Southeast Asia Digital Transformation
Insights
CSPs in Southeast Asia Look to AI Cloud Services to Drive New Revenue Streams
Insight | 4Q 2024 | IN-7649
Viettel Bets on Open RAN to Drive 5G Rollout
Insight | 4Q 2024 | IN-7621
Bridge Alliance Leading the Charge for Network API Adoption in Asia-Pacific
Insight | 4Q 2024 | IN-7536
The End of a Generation: 3G Sunset Becomes a Reality in Singapore
Insight | 3Q 2024 | IN-7473
Viettel: A Rising Player from Southeast Asia Looking to Disrupt the Global 5G Ecosystem
Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7416
Connected Vehicle Developments Heat up in the Southeast Asian Region: What Opportunities Lie ahead for CSPs?
Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7358
Reliance Jio Reports Positive Growth in India, but Is It Enough to Justify 5G Investments?
Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7330
5G Integrated Access and Backhaul Technology Sees Viability in the Maritime Industry
Insight | 2Q 2024 | IN-7277
The Open Gateway API Initiative: Pure Hype or a Valid Proposition?
Insight | 1Q 2024 | IN-7247
Given the Recent Slew of Consolidations among Telcos, Are MVNOs the Answer to Increased Competition in Thailand?
Insight | 1Q 2024 | IN-7236
Proprietary versus Standards-Based Satellite Communication Protocols: Where Is the Satellite IoT Market Headed?
Insight | 4Q 2023 | IN-7189
Is 5G Going to Finally Take Off in Indonesia in 2024?
Insight | 4Q 2023 | IN-7142
5G RedCap in Southeast Asia: The Next Big Opportunity for the Region?
Insight | 4Q 2023 | IN-7102
Will Large-Scale 5G Adoption Become a Reality for Vietnam in 2023?
Insight | 3Q 2023 | IN-7085
Despite Initial Hurdles, Malaysia Beats Odds to Display Impressive 5G Results
Insight | 3Q 2023 | IN-7038
EchoStar Goes Big on Satellite IoT, A Cause for Concern Among Competitors?
Insight | 3Q 2023 | IN-7011
Effective Space Governance: Can This Really Be Achieved?
Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6977
The End of the 5G Deployment Row? Malaysia Decides to Adopt a Dual Network Model for 5G Rollout in the Country
Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6948
Competition Heats up in the Space Industry as China Seeks to Enter the Exclusive Space Launch Services Market
Insight | 2Q 2023 | IN-6921
Singtel’s New 5G Security-as-a-Slice Capability to Open up New Opportunities for the 5G Network Slicing Market
Insight | 1Q 2023 | IN-6858
5G Network Slicing Set to Gain Momentum in Asia-Pacific as New Use Cases Emerge, but Not without Hurdles
Insight | 1Q 2023 | IN-6816
5G and Artificial Intelligence to Augment Smart Mining Operations
Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6755
Indonesia: Strong Government and Industry Support Required to Overcome 5G Implementation Issues
Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6732
Japan: Enabling Virtual Entertainment, Retail, and Industrial Applications with 5G
Insight | 4Q 2022 | IN-6702
Research
Manufacturing Software Revenue in Southeast Asia
Market Data | 1Q 2025 | MD-SMSEA-101
Manufacturing Software Revenue in Southeast Asia Market Data Overview: 1Q 2025
Presentation | 1Q 2025 | PT-3660
Sustainability Reporting and ESG Regulations in Southeast Asia
Report | 1Q 2025 | AN-5865
Key Verticals and Opportunities for Smart Manufacturing in Southeast Asia
Presentation | 2Q 2024 | PT-2901
Passive Base Station Antenna Market
Competitive Ranking | 1Q 2024 | CA-1488
Global Wireless Backhaul Markets
Report | 3Q 2023 | AN-5831
Satellite IoT Applications and Services
Report | 2Q 2023 | AN-5815
Asia-Pacific 5G-to-Business Developments and Outlook
Report | 4Q 2022 | AN-5713
Matthias Foo In The News
ABI Research: ‘China Plus One’ Strategy Fueling a $300B Smart Manufacturing Digital Spend in ASEAN
EE Times Asia (2024-07-25)
Stronger investments in the region by large Western players, such as Apple, Microsoft, and Intel, demonstrate the region’s attractiveness in supporting their manufacturing activities. “Recent visits by Apple Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to SEA are some examples...
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‘China Plus One’ Strategy Drives a US$300 Billion Smart Manufacturing Digital Spend in Southeast Asia by 2028
Electronics Media (2024-07-23)
Stronger investments in the region by large Western players, such as Apple, Microsoft, and Intel, demonstrate the region’s attractiveness in supporting their manufacturing activities. “Recent visits by Apple Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to SEA are some examples...
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Top emerging 5G and edge computing innovations to watch out for now
ZD Net (2023-12-22)
The possibilities for edge and 5G aren't limited to manufacturing -- there are multiple applications within other industries such as healthcare and medicine. For example, "Using embedded IoT trackers, 5G enables medical staff to monitor patient vitals in real time, which is crucial for responding to...
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Strong growth in the satellite IoT industry expected with connection revenue of $7.8 bn by 2030
Broadcast & Cablesat (2023-06-28)
According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, total satellite IoT connections will increase from 10.4 million in 2022 to 27.0 million in 2030 (at a CAGR of 12.7%), with satellite IoT connection revenue growing from US$2.2 billion to US$7.8 billion in the same period (at a CAGR of...
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#TECH: Promising outlook for 5G
New Straits Times (2023-01-3)
According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, revenues for 5G private network and 5G network slicing deployments in the Asia Pacific will increase from US$732 million and US$151 million in 2022 to over US$13 billion and US$12 billion by 2028, respectively. "5G-to-Business...
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Are tower sales the way to go in the Philippines?
Developing Telecoms (2022-10-20)
Speaking to Developing Telecoms, ABI Research industry analyst Matthias Foo said that maturing debts are the main reason for their respective tower strategies - but it is also a move to boost network performance in the face of new competition from Dito Telecommunity and Now Telecom.
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