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2020 is shaping up as the year China gained 5G dominance

Many operators globally have embraced 5G network deployment, with a handful of countries taking the early deployment lead. However, despite…

Abu Dhabi sets up TII applied research arm of Advanced Technology Research Council

Abu Dhabi has set up the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the dedicated applied research arm of its top science and…

Advanced 5G use cases come early thanks to Covid-19

5G is in the ground, and carriers around the world are heavily investing in networks to expand it and support…

Telcos are well placed to expand into advanced analytics

Telcos are looking to expand their role in customers’ advanced analytics initiatives. Earlier this month TELUS International, a subsidiary of…

Microsoft infiltrates low-code into apps portfolio

This week Microsoft announced that its low-code and automation innovations, currently delivered via its popular Power Platform, will be made…

How Covid will drive short-term tactical planning in technology

It is a welcome relief that there are a number of very promising Covid-19 vaccines in the works. But this…

How s-commerce can help retail as work from home grows

With lockdown measures in flux across the globe, brands and retailers can turn to social media commerce (s-commerce) to help…

IoT should be a key focus for the construction industry

Only 1 in 4 construction executives think the Internet of Things (IoT) will disrupt their industry, according to GlobalData’s Emerging…

Smartphone vendors see growth but brace for new Covid-19 lockdowns

Much has been said about the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on smartphone supply chains, sales and revenues. Q3 2020 results…

How the desk phone can improve work from home

The oft ignored desk phone is being revamped by vendors such as Avaya to potentially offer an enhanced experience in…