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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.
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16 Jul
Smartwatches: Technology Trends
In 2019, the smartwatch market was worth $17bn.
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16 Jul
Jio Platforms boosted by Google and Facebook interest
US tech giant Google has agreed to pay $4.5bn for a 7.7% stake in Reliance Industries’ digital subsidiary, Jio Platforms, an Indian firm which operates a 4G network and has several other apps and services within the country.
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14 Jul
The darling Buds that may – why Google Bud’s translate app still needs time
American technology giant, Google, recently announced the launch of the second generation of Google Buds in the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Australia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Singapore and Spain on 13 July.
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14 Jul
More than half of IT buyers plan to reduce spending – GlobalData survey
GlobalData surveyed over 4,000 IT buyers across the world to better understand how Covid-19 is expected to impact technology purchases. As expected, a large number of buyers noted that their organizations will cut IT budgets in 2020 because of the virus.
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14 Jul
Google’s stalkerware ban is a positive step
Google’s move to ban advertising for apps that can be used to track people without their knowledge is a positive move.
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14 Jul
Why RPA is the hot ticket in cloud services
Robotic software has become the silver bullet of cloud services, promising to propel enterprises into digital services faster by automating heaps of business and technology tasks.
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13 Jul
Facebook looks well set to weather the latest ads storm
Advertisers wield a significant amount of power when it comes to media platforms such as TV and the Internet, however, Facebook may be immune thanks to its unprecedented scale, ease of use, and quite precise targeted advertising capabilities.
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10 Jul
Disruptive tech trends: Fintechs lead Twitter mentions in Q2 2020
Fintechs lead as Verdict lists the top five terms tweeted on disruptive tech in Q2 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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10 Jul
Dubai Cyber Index to kick start cyber security push
The Dubai Cyber Index has been launched as part of the state government’s push to make its local cyber space safer and more resilient.
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10 Jul
Cybersecurity issues in cloud computing need to be addressed
As the adoption of public cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure continues to grow, a shockingly large number of organizations are experiencing a host of cybersecurity incidents as they migrate work functions to public clouds.
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7 Jul
Brazil’s mobile subscriptions projected to grow by 17 million
Brazil’s 226.3 million mobile subscriptions in 2019 accounted for 32.0% of the total mobile subscriptions in Latin America region.
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7 Jul
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment sell off doesn’t lack suitors
Reports that AT&T is considering selling its Warner Bros.
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7 Jul
Telecommunications trends: 5G leads Twitter mentions in Q2 2020
5G leads as Verdict lists the top five terms tweeted on telecommunications in Q2 2020, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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7 Jul
Hamilton release boosts Disney’s fortunes
Between Friday 3rd and Sunday 5th July, Disney+ was downloaded 513,323 times globally.
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6 Jul
Cybersecurity: Timeline
Cybersecurity is one of the most fertile and fast-moving areas of technology.
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3 Jul
Terminus Technologies named as Expo 2020 Dubai’s ‘Official Robotics Partner’
Terminus Technologies (TT), a China-based firm specialising in smart technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, has been named Expo 2020 Dubai’s ‘Official Robotics Partner’.
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3 Jul
Work from home culture presents opportunities for brands
One of the largest lifestyle changes to occur during the pandemic period has been the shift away from working at an office to work from home.
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2 Jul
Apps ban could see India’s home grown talent rise at China’s expense
The Indian government has made the unprecedented decision to ban 59 Chinese apps, signifying a major turning point for the global tech landscape.
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1 Jul
Facebook policy initiative fails to halt advertiser exodus
On 26 June, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed policy initiatives aimed at quelling posts that are deemed to incite violence or would otherwise be considered hate speech.
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1 Jul
Dish Network and Altiostar deal suggests serious 5G intent
US satellite pay-TV operator Dish Network moved a step forward in its plan to build a greenfield 5G network in the US On 30 June.
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1 Jul
Cybersecurity: Regulatory Trends
Most organisations are putting their faith in artificial intelligence to improve threat intelligence, prediction, and protection.
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30 Jun
Cybersecurity: Macroeconomic Trends
The need for security, along with the idea that innovation is critical to counter the evolving threat landscape, will drive cybersecurity spending despite Covid-19’s economic impact.
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29 Jun
Cybersecurity Threats: Issues And Technology Trends
Cybersecurity is vital.
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26 Jun
How influencers add sparkle to the FMCG market in China
The Covid-19 outbreak has negatively affected many industries in China, forcing FMCG brands to seek new promotion strategies in a bid to stay afloat.
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25 Jun
Telecom wholesale needs to take advantage of digitalization opportunities
The telecom wholesale market in its various forms has remained stable in 2020 – Influenced by an overall decline in international roaming revenues (as much as 50%) due to the lockdown measures, and an increase in connectivity and growth in traditional wholesale services.
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25 Jun
How AI can help deliver a more empathetic contact center service
Contact center employees are much maligned and rarely receive much sympathy.
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24 Jun
Telecom operators aiding Australian businesses during Covid-19 pandemic
Australia is grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic that has reached 7,492 confirmed cases in Australia as of 24 June 2020.
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24 Jun
Internet TV: Timeline
Although broadcast television has existed since the 1940s, it was only in 1994 that ABC World News was broadcast over the internet for the first time.