Comment wire
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20 May
Huawei’s inclusion on US ‘entity list’ may drive China tech into Europe’s arms
The inclusion of Huawei – the world’s largest telecommunications equipment producer – on the US entity list will put a recently inked Qualcomm deal in peril and make Europe an attractive 5G proposition for the China tech company.
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20 May
Civil liberties trump tech advances in San Francisco’s facial recognition ban
The California metropolis’ Board of Supervisors recently voted in favour of a ban on the use of facial recognition technology by all government agencies operating in the city of San Francisco, including police and airport security.
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17 May
Tech bosses beware, employee poll finds CEOs are underperforming
A new survey reveals that many employees feel their CEOs are not meeting leadership expectations in the current hyper-sensitive corporate environment.
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16 May
Vodafone reveals bleak annual performance, blaming increased competition
Ballooning costs associated with the purchase of an expensive 5G spectrum in Europe have pushed up Vodafone’s swelling debt.
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16 May
Apple has performed poorly in 2019 as US/China trade war threatens hardship
The ongoing US-China trade war has added to the woes faced by Apple beyond competing against Samsung and insurgent Chinese makers in an increasingly competitive market.
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14 May
Google’s Pixel offering looks to shake up mid-priced smartphone market
During its annual developer’s conference, Google I/O, Google unveiled its Pixel smartphones, which retail for about half of its premium Pixel 3 smartphones.
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14 May
Domestic bots are expanding their repertoire, but how much value do they bring?
With its ageing society and declining workforce, Japan is one country particularly keen to pursue the development of humanoid robotics to help it solve some of the demographic challenges it faces.
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10 May
Cybersecurity for C-level executives: Why hackers target those at the top
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the top, seeking out C-level executives that have access to the most sensitive company information.
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9 May
Peru to see mobile data become the main revenue contributor in telecoms and pay-TV market by 2020
Total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Peru will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6% between 2018 and 2023, mainly driven by the increasing demand for mobile data services, which will expand its contribution to total service revenue from an estimated 29% in 2018 to 35% in 2023, becoming the leading
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8 May
Google, Amazon and Samsung named among top semiconductor companies for data centres
GlobalData has used its exclusive theme-based analysis to identify the semiconductor companies best placed to succeed in the future based on their strength in data centres.
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8 May
Intel, Google, Amazon and AMD named among top semiconductor companies for high-performance computing
GlobalData has used its exclusive theme-based analysis to identify the semiconductor companies best placed to succeed in the future based on their strength in high-performance computing.
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8 May
Austria aims for 5G total coverage by 2025
Telecom operators in Austria are on track to roll out 5G across the country, supported by the telecom regulator.
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3 May
Alphabet Q1 growth fails to match forecasts
California-based Alphabet – of which Google is a part – reported a profit in the first three months of 2019 that sagged under the weight of a hefty antitrust fine by the European Commission (EC).
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2 May
NBN Co steps up its broadband services for business customers
Australia’s NBN Co is looking to business customers to grow its revenue and has openly discussed its aim of making US$1 billion in revenue from this segment.
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2 May
Graph databases gain momentum with public cloud providers Google and Microsoft
Organisations anxious to put AI to work as a means of driving innovation must first invest in big data.
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1 May
The solution to cybersecurity challenges: one part technology, one part changing human behaviours
Cybersecurity breaches are clearly growing, according to a spate of recent headlines.
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30 Apr
Pros and cons of Bosque – Microsoft’s new programming language
Microsoft’s new Bosque programming language may never rival top tier options like Python or JavaScript.
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30 Apr
Amazon reaches for the stars with satellite communication initiatives
Having established itself as a global e-commerce and cloud computing giant, Amazon is now looking to extend its technological prowess into space.
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30 Apr
IoT connection forecasts prompt calls for fresh operator strategies
It has been clear for a long time that operators need to move beyond connectivity if they are to make any serious money from IoT.
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30 Apr
Bahrain may be first in Africa and the Middle East to launch 5G
Bahrain’s telcos, with the support of the telecom regulator, are poised to roll-out 5G in the country.
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30 Apr
Millicom’s entry into the Nicaraguan mobile communications market heats up competition
Nicaragua’s total telecom and pay-TV revenue will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%, in local currency terms, between 2018 and 2023, according to a recent forecast by GlobalData.
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30 Apr
Mobile subscriptions to grow by almost half a billion in the Middle East & Africa by 2023
With 1.5 billion subscriptions in 2018, mobile penetration only reached 93.4% of the population in the Middle East & Africa (MEA), compared to triple-digit penetration rates in the other regions.
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30 Apr
Intel, Alphabet and Tesla named among top semiconductor companies for self-driving cars
GlobalData’s unique theme-based analysis is identifying the semiconductor companies best placed to succeed in the future based on their capabilities in the nascent market in self-driving cars.
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29 Apr
Telco to technology partner: the enterprise opportunity
The enterprise segment can be a growth engine for telecommunications providers across the globe.
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29 Apr
Nvidia, Google, Apple and Tesla among top semiconductor companies for AI
GlobalData has used its exclusive theme-based analysis to identify the semiconductor companies which are best placed to succeed in the future based on their strength in artificial intelligence (AI).
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29 Apr
Dubai draws a new generation of ‘technopreneurs’
With a number of initiatives in play to embrace the future, the UAE city of Dubai is gunning to become the next big tech startup hub.
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26 Apr
Ethics and artificial intelligence: Help at hand from IT service providers
Organisations are eager to enjoy the benefits that artificial intelligence can bring to them – whether it be enhanced productivity, or new revenue generating or enhanced customer experience opportunities.
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24 Apr
Smart city challenge for the Americas
The Americas is one of the most urbanised regions in the world.
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24 Apr
French tax breaks for data centres may have Brexit dividend
France is the third largest data centre country market in Europe behind the UK and Germany.
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23 Apr
How digital is coming to an oilfield near you
GlobalData’s latest thematic report, entitled Digital Oilfield, discusses how the oil and gas industry is gearing up to improve competitiveness and sustainability.