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7 Aug
The Future of Work: Timeline
From the introduction of the assembly line in the automobile industry in 1913 to Amazon reaching 200,000 robots working in its warehouses in 2020, the past century has seen an unprecedented level of technological progress in the workplace.
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6 Aug
US CBRS spectrum auction draws diverse range of applicants
US Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) is a set of wireless channels in the 3.55 to 3.65 GHz spectrum band that used to be reserved for the Department of Defense, the Navy and for satellite operators.
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6 Aug
EU Amazon report promises more focus than US subcommittee
The US subcommittee hearing on Big Tech’s antitrust violations made strong allegations, but an upcoming report from the EU into Amazon promises more focus.
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5 Aug
Streaming services investment a wise move for Disney
Streaming proves to be a bright spot as Disney has seen its Q3 2020 revenue fall by 42% to $11.78 billion as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic hit hard.
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5 Aug
The Future of Work: Regulatory Trends
The future of work will shape both factories and offices, encouraging greater collaboration between humans and technology, and empowering workers with new digital skills.
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5 Aug
Telecommunications trends: 5G leads Twitter mentions in July 2020
5G leads as Verdict lists the top five terms tweeted on telecommunications in July 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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4 Aug
Nokia look to Lundmark to meet profitability challenges
Nokia began life under its new CEO, Pekka Lundmark, on 1 August following the 11-year tenure of his predecessor, Rajeev Suri.
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3 Aug
Why synthesis is key to improving analytics in a changing world
The recent QlikWorld Online conference came and went with no new public roadmap, but it did offer an intriguing vision of synthesis, an analytics trend that’s built on a handful of new requirements — which altogether stand as a row of streetlights for the analytics industry to see a new road.
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31 Jul
The Future of Work: Macroeconomic Trends
Technology is fundamentally transforming the way we work, fuelling excitement but also anxiety.
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31 Jul
Shopify posts record Q2 earnings with GMV up 119%
Shopify share price rose 7% at close to $1053.59 after record earnings on 29 July for Q2.
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31 Jul
UK 5G spectrum auction could start in November 2020
Despite 4G accounting for 66.6% of total mobile subscriptions in the UK in 2019, its share will decline over the forecast period to reach 50.9% by 2024 over customers migration to 5G, subject to a successful spectrum auction.
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31 Jul
Why automation is a ‘hard sell’ in the IT workplace
The history of the industrial revolution has taught us that automation equals the loss of jobs, but it doesn’t have to be that way in IT.
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31 Jul
How coronavirus caused a downturn in Chinese telecom subscriptions
Data has stacked up on the impact of Covid-19 on the Chinese telecom sector from the ground zero of the coronavirus pandemic, just as the lockdown on Wuhan officially ended on 8 April, 2020.
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30 Jul
How Covid-19 has accelerated 5G roll-out in South Africa
5G is getting traction in South Africa.
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30 Jul
Why telcos have the leverage to succeed in digital advertising
The digital advertising ecosystem has become a dynamic and complex matrix of players trying to drive value, including digital companies, ad tech providers, app developers, data specialists, digital publishers, and telecom operators.
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30 Jul
US mobile subscriptions forecast to grow as 5G network expands
Total mobile subscriptions reached an estimated 492.6 million in 2019, accounting for a share of 92.6% of the total subscriptions in the North American region.
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30 Jul
MSS partnership to leverage Vodafone into cybersecurity services
Vodafone Business plans to deliver a competitively priced integrated Managed Security Services (MSS) offering to its extensive customer base across Europe, through its partnership with Accenture, based on Accenture’s Symantec Cyber Security Services (CSS) offering.
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29 Jul
WFH needs careful management to minimize ripple effects
Virtually overnight, “Work-From-Home” (WFH) has become the norm.
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29 Jul
Disney Parks can ride out the Covid-19 storm
Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland California closing so soon after reopening does not send a positive message to potential Disney bound travelers.
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29 Jul
Consumer behavior will force companies to adapt to the WFH market
Global recession is causing dramatic shifts in consumer behavior and companies will need to adapt to survive.
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27 Jul
Consumers can boost the economy by working from home
During the Covid-19 pandemic, payment methods have changed, and for consumers, this may result in more spending – so long as their employers give them the time and funds to do so.
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24 Jul
US 5G coverage wars – how AT&T and T-Mobile stack up
AT&T followed through on a commitment that it made at the end of 2019, declaring July 23 that its 5G coverage is now nationwide across the US.
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23 Jul
Biggest influencers in big data in Q2 2020: The top companies and individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top big data influencers based on their performance and engagement online.
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22 Jul
US banking revenue and income beats expectations
The second quarter earnings release of some of the biggest banking firms in the US surprised investors, with reported revenues and net income beating expectations.
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22 Jul
Smartwatches: Timeline
Pulsar’s introduction of the calculator watch in 1975 expanded a timepiece’s abilities beyond just telling the time.
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21 Jul
Samsung aim to boost sales with budget friendly 5G offering
Samsung launched the Galaxy A71 5G phone at US carriers T-Mobile and Sprint on 19 June, 2020, and at AT&T on 10 July, 2020.
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20 Jul
Smartwatches: Regulatory Trends
Smartwatches have enjoyed a steady rise in popularity over the past five years.
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20 Jul
Smartwatches: Macroeconomic Trends
The number of smartwatch shipments in 2020 will be 9% lower than in 2019, due to delays in production caused by Covid-19 according to GlobalData estimates.
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20 Jul
Vodafone ramps up green credentials with renewable energy drive
Vodafone announced on 17 July that its European networks will be 100% powered by renewable energy sources by July 2021.
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17 Jul
Biggest influencers in AI in Q2 2020: The top companies and individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top artificial intelligence (AI) influencers based on their performance and engagement online.