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11 Nov
Saudi Arabia university to collaborate with Virgin Hyperloop One
US-headquartered Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust) have agreed to work together “on fostering the exchange of scientific and technological knowledge to further support the development of the country’s technology and transportation sector”.
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5 Nov
Ransomware is not just a concern for the big players
Ransomware attacks are on the rise.
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5 Nov
MWC Americas: Operators focus on 5G use cases
At Mobile World Congress Americas 2019, 5G, IoT, AI, XR and private networks were top of mind for operators and their partners.
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1 Nov
Financial services industry has entered the AI arena with gusto
Banking, insurance and other financial services organisations have shown they are eager to apply AI solutions such as chatbots, deep learning and machine learning.
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31 Oct
Edge computing promises gamers a whole new experience
Edge computing is fast becoming one of IT’s hottest new growth areas and is widely seen as ushering in a new era of digital services for businesses and consumers.
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31 Oct
£1bn investment could ensure 95% nationwide 4G broadband coverage in the UK
In a bid to increase broadband coverage, the UK government has proposed a shared network plan that would see the rollout of high-quality 4G coverage to 95 per cent of the UK by 2025. Under the terms of the proposal, a £1bn deal would see the nation’s largest mobile network operators – EE, Three UK,
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31 Oct
Cloud gaming and 5G: a match made in heaven
Cloud gaming has emerged as the top use case for 5G consumer offerings and there’s a good reason why.
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31 Oct
IBM updates AI tools to sell a better story of itself
After taking a year off to more fully integrate its artificial intelligence (AI) with its data and analytics, IBM is back with what it hopes is a more accessible and marketable AI product.
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30 Oct
Pay-TV revenues in decline across Sweden as market hits saturation point
With a 97% household penetration in 2019, the pay-TV market in Sweden is highly saturated and is expected to decline slightly in total revenue in local currency terms, from SEK10.3bn (US$1.1bn) in 2018 to SEK9.5bn (US$1.15bn) by 2024.
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30 Oct
Telecom operators need to look at 5G monetization models
As the number of 5G rollouts grow, telecom operators (telcos) need to consider 5G monetization models for growth and profitability.
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30 Oct
5G demand is strong across industries world wide
A new study by Infosys confirms that 5G demand is extremely strong across a variety of industries and geographies. However, enterprises face a number of common challenges that present potential speed bumps on the path to 5G.
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29 Oct
Elon Musk expands Starlink satellite deployment, but its business plan is a pie in the sky
Tech tycoon Elon Musk has dramatically upscaled his plans to build a network of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites that would bring broadband internet access to the entire planet.
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29 Oct
Slicing store fails to make the cut for 5G network
Telco gear vendor ZTE made noise this week about its 5G network “Slicing Store” concept.
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28 Oct
5G harnessed for remote content production by EE/BT
EE/BT launched 5G in six cities in the UK in May 2019 and during the year enabled 5G remote production in Wembley.
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25 Oct
Fixed broadband boost is predicted for Brazil
A fixed broadband boost is on the way for Brazil.
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25 Oct
New API management providers focus on security
A new breed of application program interface (API) management providers are looking to fill the security gaps where traditional vendors fall short. These API security startups showed up in full force at this month’s API World in California.
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24 Oct
Smartphones will surpass feature phone subscriptions in Tanzania by 2024
Subscriptions of feature phones – stripped-back, affordable mobiles – in Tanzania will account for 70% of total handset subscriptions in 2019.
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24 Oct
Campaign to call game over for loot box upgrades
Loot box upgrades are a one-time micro-purchase to help gamers optimise their own or their avatar’s gaming performance.
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23 Oct
Online gambling companies hope to thrive on 5G broadband but regulators are circling
The advent of 5G will enable big innovations for in-game sports betting and virtual reality.
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22 Oct
Abu Dhabi $250m tech fund will target Middle East and North Africa
The funds have a total value of US$250m and aim to support tech businesses in the region Mubadala Capital has launched its first Middle East and North Africa (MENA) focused tech investment funds with a total of $250m.
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22 Oct
Venezuela’s rural broadband expansion will drive fixed subscription growth
The number of fixed broadband lines in Venezuela will grow from 2.9m in 2019 to 3.3m by 2024 supported by subscription growth in cable, xDSL and fibre segments driven mainly by national broadband initiatives.
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21 Oct
US pay TV revenue hit by internet media streaming
US pay TV revenue will drop from US$94.4 billion in 2019 to US$84.0 billion by 2024 as a result of subscription cancelling.
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17 Oct
Meet Bluetooth’s new baby brother: Forkbeard
Radio technologies, such as GPS, have enabled mobile customers ever-more precise location capabilities that have dramatically altered their lives.
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15 Oct
Facial recognition software ban hits California police
A facial recognition software ban on police body cameras will take effect in California at the start of 2020.
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14 Oct
Amazon is taking Alexa beyond the home
Amazon announced a surfeit of new products at its hardware event in September 2019: smart speakers, smart displays, WiFi setups and its first foray into wearables.
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11 Oct
Digitalisation initiatives dominate Dubai’s technology show
Few industry shows or exhibits come close to the annual Gitex show in Dubai when it comes to the size of the exhibit area, the number of exhibitors and the level of buzz generated among participants.
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9 Oct
Apple increases user privacy in a bid to stall data surveillance
New privacy features will enable Apple to differentiate its product offering from rival Google.
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8 Oct
Disruptive technology trends: Artificial Intelligence leads Twitter mentions in Q3 2019
Verdict lists the top five terms tweeted on disruptive technology trends in Q3 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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7 Oct
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency poses a challenge to governments and regulators
Facebook’s plans to introduce a new cryptocurrency, called Libra, into an already busy marketplace, have sparked another debate on the potential of wider adoption of cryptocurrencies and their impact on global economies. A centralised cryptocurrency backed by an association of large multinational companies – such as Facebook, Mastercard, eBay, Vodafone, and other members of Libra
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7 Oct
Facebook and Instagram restrict ads in a bid to protect vulnerable teens
Social media sites Instagram and its parent Facebook, are tightening their content standards to restrict advertisements and posts from influencers and other users who peddle weight loss and cosmetic procedures to teenagers. Mental health experts have long been alarmed by the negative impact of social media content on women’s body images.