The ITU (The International Telecommunication Union) has launched new guidelines in telecommunication technology to try to curb present and future disasters, the loss of life or disaster escalation, through efficient and timely communication in times of crisis. By promoting coordination and synchronicity, these guidelines will allow access to telecom networks and services during the Coronavirus […]
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By FRANK BAJAK and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press Several European nations are evaluating powerful but potentially intrusive tools for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, a move that could put public health at odds with individual privacy. The tools in question are apps that would use real-time phone-location data to track the movements of virus carriers and […]
There has been good news in recent weeks with reports that China – the original source – of the coronavirus pandemic – has now contained its spread. This has however, come at a cost, with the use of more intense levels of surveillance and tracking measures. Before the outbreak, citizens of China were subject to […]
With the new measures of social distancing and self-isolation, technology has become an ever-more essential tool for communication. In fact, our need to stay connected digitally has never been more crucial at a time when social interaction has shifted away from the physical realm to the world of social networking. Digital communication has provided us […]
SoftBank to buy back $41 billion in assets to trim debt By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANKGOK (AP) — The Japanese technology and telecoms company SoftBank said Monday it plans to buy back up to 4.5 trillion yen ($41 billion) of its assets as it seeks to trim its gigantic debt burden. The company’s […]
By The Associated Press undefined The rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus since it was first revealed in China less than three months ago has dealt an unparalleled shock to the global economy. Following are weekend business developments related to the outbreak as governments attempt to stabilize their economies, companies navigate through an altered landscape, […]
‘Work from home’ (WFH) is now being applied and insisted on in the majority of countries as they attempt to navigate their way through the economic impact of the coronavirus. However, Denmark has a national broadband strategy that looks visionary. Data analytics company, GlobalData states that the country is due to reach 100% broadband coverage […]
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead. Already, text messages predicting a nationwide lockdown have circulated, along with social media posts telling people that one way to […]
Earlier this week, both Nokia and Ericsson have won a 5G RAN contract with Taiwanese telco, Chunghwa Telecom. Both companies are extremely pleased about the collaboration and have both issued press releases revealing their plans for development with Chunghwa Telecom. According to the agreement, Ericsson will be assisting Chunghwa with high and mid frequency 5G […]
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Got a worrisome rash? You can still see a doctor if you can’t leave home during the coronavirus outbreak. U.S. public health officials, hospitals and insurance companies are pushing people to try telemedicine for their allergies, earaches and other minor problems and skip the doctor’s office or clinic. It’s […]