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Thailand looks to champion Fintech in ASEAN

Southeast Asia is currently witnessing a spur of technological innovation, especially in the Fintech sector, as it rapidly changes the financial services industry.  According to a report by Ernest & Young (EY), countries within the Association of Southeast Asians Nations (ASEAN) have been enjoying factors such as a steady economic growth, a large and youthful […]

5G enables university students to carry out remote lab work using pioneering remote robotics

• Huge potential for commercial applications across manufacturing, healthcare and other industries that are normally reliant on physical human intervention• Testbed mobile network funded by £1.6m from The Scotland 5G Centre• One of the first demonstration of remote robotics in higher education Scotland is making substantial progress in developing much-needed applications using 5G technology, according […]

5G Network Security: UK tightens grip on Huawei even more

The UK government continues to tighten its grip on Chinese tech titan Huawei, and other “high-risk vendors” from the country’s 5G network rollout, by announcing a roadmap that would see UK telcos unable to install Huawei equipment as of September 2021. This will prove costly for British carriers who will be forced to kickoff the […]

UK stocks up on vaccines, hopes to start virus shots in days

Britain said Sunday it has secured 2 million more doses of a promising coronavirus vaccine as it gears up to launch within days the country’s most ambitious inoculation program in decades. The U.K. has had Europe’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak, with more than 58,000 confirmed virus-related deaths. It now hopes to hit a more positive milestone […]

Ecuador telecoms market: challenges and opportunities

Ecuador’s telecom market is considered one of the most expensive markets in Latin America. Obtaining a license is subject to bureaucracy and instability in the sector. A new report by Research and Markets entitled, “Ecuador mobile market 2020-2024” pointed out that the Ecuadorian telecom sector is dominated by three major players – América Móvil’s Conecel, […]

Robotics in the MENA region finds good footing amid virus

As the need for contactless health and safety solutions becomes ever-more essential, robotics in the MENA region is taking off. The forward-thinking startups, students, and entrepreneurial minds have stepped up to meet the growing demand by addressing a complex situation with hands-on solutions. In the UAE, entrepreneur Aswin Sarang, understands that the demand for robotics […]

Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online

The raging coronavirus pandemic kept crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday, but a surge in online shopping offered a beacon of hope for struggling retailers after months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy. In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing […]

Closing the gap in mobile connectivity

As you’re reading this, take a moment to think about your day.  Have you joined friends or colleagues in a video conference call, did you scan various social media pages? Have you checked for any Black Friday deals to make an online purchase? There is one denominator here: access to a high-speed and reliable Internet […]

Wearable tech: sales on the rise in India

Wearable technology has been silently on the rise in every part of the world, as the prospects of the Internet of Things (IoT) grow by the day. One of the main reasons for this emerging trend is the growing need for people to remain connected, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic since these gadgets affect and […]

Huawei has lost the UK telecoms market

A week ago, Huawei had hoped to shine again in the UK telecom market. Unfortunately, this dream is deemed ever-more unrealistic. It is clear now that the United Kingdom is moving forward with its intent to remove Huawei from its core 5G network.  Recently, Huawei Vice-President Victor Zhang commented on the UK decision over removing […]