The Chinese wing of the GSMA, headed by Sihan Bo Chen (Head of Greater China GSMA) reported that “China has cemented its position as the global 5G leader as a result of significant operator investment and growing enthusiasm amongst consumers and enterprises,” for next generation services in China. We know from previous reports that this […]
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As the world is coming to a standstill with very little clarity, telecoms represent one of the main pillars holding any form of normal life together as more people work from home. Inside telecom has come with 4 steps that can help operators during these challenging times. Workforce Location and Travel Your employees are the […]
If you have uploaded a video to YouTube lately and can’t find it, there’s a high chance it was removed. On this occasion, you don’t have a human to blame. Since the rise of COVID-19 and the mass of misinformation being circulated, YouTube is putting artificial intelligence in charge of evaluating more content. Google, YouTube […]
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, Kenya’s telco Safaricom proposes a solution that could potentially decrease the rapid spread of the virus. The measures adopted by Safaricom are fairly simple. For the next 90 days, Safaricom will waiver transaction fees, as well as increase the daily limit for transactions. In the coming three months, […]
There has been an explosion of traffic in both fixed and mobile telecommunications in recent weeks, primarily as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Traffic through IP networks has seen increases of almost 40% while mobile use has increased by around 50% in voice and 25% in data. WhatsApp has increased 5-fold in recent days. […]
We are able to see the impact of the Coronavirus everywhere at the moment. Supermarkets and retail chains are reporting a shortage on a number of goods – including toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Universities and schools have closed and most industries are also severely affected. We took a look at some of the impacts […]
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. internet won’t get overloaded by spikes in traffic from the millions of Americans now working from home to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus, experts say. But connections could stumble for many if too many family members try to videoconference at the same […]
By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic. “In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” CEO Tim […]
As the Coronavirus outbreak worsens in China, the government have introduced more stringent measures in an attempt to manage the fast-moving infection. The chosen route? Fight biohazard with big data. New technology has been deployed to contain the disruption caused by the virus. From drones with thermal cameras, smart helmets, to disinfecting robots, and even […]
Tech advancements and the development of digital communications tools, has made global business interaction possible for professionals working across multiple locations, hours and devices. However, face to face interaction allows people to discuss and build synergy through visual and verbal connection. True human interaction is a powerful way of fostering loyalty, credibility and trust in […]