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We must not neglect the ethical concerns of big tech

It is without a shadow of a doubt that ethical scandals in the tech industry have become the norm everywhere; every week, a new story surfaces about how the titans of social media have been breaching the ethical code of its users. However, we need to ask ourselves what “ethical tech” actually means? “Technologies have […]

Manufacturing sector strategies post-pandemic

As the current pandemic continues, we see the effects of COVID-19 on productivity and costs in the manufacturing sector. Mandatory lockdowns have caused major disruptions with assembly lines forced to curtail or halt operations due to a lack of workforce and parts. Protecting employee health has become an even greater concern during the outbreak. However, […]

Surgical robotics industry on the rise as tech environment changes

The global demand for technological solutions for many industries has increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Telecommunication and healthcare technologiesl are two of the most fast advancing and well-funded industries of the COVID-19 era. In a sweet zone between the two growing markets, the Surgical Robotics industry finds itself in fertile ground. AI, big […]

Telcos develop IoT solutions to support business growth

Telcos are expanding their services to facilitate digital transformation across industries. IoT technology has the ability to keep billions of devices connected which can support the growth of business and increase revenues by giving companies access to more data and analytics and providing customers flexible and agile connectivity. According to the Telefonica website, at the […]

Richard Brandon, VP of Marketing at RtBrick

RtBrick has recently announced the availability of its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) software. RtBrick’s BNG is the first use-case for its FullStack routing software, which runs on merchant-silicon hardware, transforming it into carrier IP/MPLS infrastructure. Mr. Richard Brandon, VP of Marketing at RtBrick talks us through their new software for disaggregated networks. Tell us about […]

UK police use of facial recognition tests public's tolerance

By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — When British police used facial recognition cameras to monitor crowds arriving for a soccer match in Wales, some fans protested by covering their faces. In a sign of the technology’s divisiveness, even the head of a neighboring police force said he opposed it. The South Wales police […]

The Changing Face of Fraud Detection

Today, people are sharing more personal information than ever before – whether for online banking purposes, to verify billing information or to buy new products – heightened activity has meant that Fraud Detection in Telecommunications is at the top of the priority list. Telecommunications companies are striving to create a more resilient fraud detection system […]

EU warns hostile countries are 5G risk, avoids naming names

By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union warned Wednesday that next-generation telecommunication networks face a range of cyber threats, including from hostile countries. While steering clear of singling out Chinese tech company Huawei, an EU security risk assessment identified “states or state-backed actors” as the most serious and likely culprits […]