On July 27, 2020, The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it has launched legal action against the tech giant Google for collecting potentially sensitive and private browsing history of its users, according to the Guardian. The lawsuit filed by the Australian Regulator states that Google has misled users by failing to inform […]
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As a result of years of conflict within Yemen, public health services have dramatically worsened. UN reports suggest that around half of the health facilities in the country are non-functional or partly functioning. One of the main reasons for this is that long lasting power cuts have become increasingly regular since the outbreak of war. […]
A study recently conducted by telecom operator O2, has shown that 14-24 year-olds are one of the heaviest phone user groups, and they are also aware of the impact that social media can have on their mental health – with 77% recognising the need for a better relationship with technology and the online world. With […]
In the ultimate dystopian novel, George Orwell’s “1984”, there is a chilling sentence towards the end of the book which reads, “The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.” The same can now be […]
The beginning of the new year, marks the beginning of a new chapter, a chance to make things better, in both personal and professional endeavors. Inside Telecom provides you with a few essential tips on making 2020, a successful year for your business. Making your current customers feel appreciated Retaining customers with loyalty programs and […]
I’m sure many of us can agree that digital advertising can be both interruptive and invasive. In addition, it can be perceived as one-directional advertising that does not allow for user engagement. Many media companies consider mobile advertising outdated and ineffective – but why is it still being used? Mobile advertising could be seen as a […]
If you’re stuck for inspirational gift ideas this Christmas, take a look at our Top 10 Tech gifts. From self-lacing trainers to pygmy Polaroid’s, this collection of geek-friendly must-haves has something for every member of the family Polaroid Mint 2-In-1 Just when you think tech is too advanced for Polaroid, they pull this nifty device […]
Huawei has unveiled what it hails as an industry-first fully containerized 5G core network at the 5G Core Summit in Madrid. The network aims to apply container technology to all network functions (NFs) to make network deployment more agile and provide more rapid service rollout, which helps carriers empower new businesses and operations across industries […]
1. Telecommunication and Governance New communication and information technologies are contributing to good governance. Telecommunication technology keeps citizens informed. They’re now more aware of what’s going on in their environment than ever before. This pushes many governments to be more accountable and to maintain an efficient system encouraging more political transparency and citizen participation. 2. […]