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ETELM named as partner as development of pan-European LTE network for public protection and disaster relief enters second phase

October 2020: ETELM, the radio communications infrastructure specialist, has entered the second phase of its work with the BroadPort consortium in developing a pan-European interoperable mobile broadband system for Public Protection & Disaster Relief (PPDR) users. The BroadPort consortium is among three consortia awarded the prototype project based on the successful technical concept developed in […]

The music industry and COVID-19 - a lost battle?

There isn’t a business in the world that hasn’t felt the wrath of the pandemic so far, and the music industry is no exception. After riding high on strong revenues prior to the pandemic, coronavirus hit full force, causing streaming numbers to decline and live revenue streams to become almost non-existent as social distancing, lockdowns and quarantines […]

Twitter tightens limits on candidates ahead of US election

Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov. 3 U.S. election. The social platform will remove tweets that encourage violence or call for people to […]

Critical factors for telehealth adoption in the future

The current pandemic has directly transformed our lives and the communities around us. The outbreak has contributed to disruptions in schooling, economic withdrawals and stressed hospital systems. However, with all of this, the pandemic does have its silver lining: the widespread advancement of telehealth, which has helped mitigate the spread of the virus by reducing […]

Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning

Airbnb said Thursday it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures as part of its effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic. The home-sharing company said hosts have until Nov. 20 to commit to the cleaning protocols, which include scrubbing floors and other surfaces with soap and water; washing […]

Women in Technology - Negating the ‘Bro-Culture’

Men need to be part of the solution for there to be more women in technology – AfricaCom and AfricaTech set the stage for necessary robust discussion in 2020. An exceptional line-up of speakers at this year’s Africa Tech Festival, are set to raise awareness around the different challenges facing Africa London, 26 August 2020 […]

Sudan facilitates digital payments for a more inclusive economy

The Republic of Sudan has officially joined the “Better than Cash Alliance,” a UN Capital Development Fund initiative, in an effort to encourage the use of digital payments. The move aims at facilitating urgent aid needed to fend off the Covid-19 pandemic within the country, while forming a more inclusive financial ecosystem for people that […]

Facebook braces for contested election, voter intimidation

Facebook said it’s readied new safeguards for the 2020 U.S. elections that have it better prepared to deal with candidates who prematurely declare victory or contest official results and the possibility of voter intimidation by alleged — and potentially armed — “poll watchers.” In the former case, Facebook plans to halt all political advertisements once […]

Telecom operators STC & Etisalat rank top of the brands

Telecom operators STC and Etisalat have respectively topped a ranking of the Saudi Arabian and Emirati brands, according to a newly released report by WPP, one of the world’s biggest advertising company. The report, which was done by WPP’s data management division Kantar, highlighted that the telecommunications sector contributed to 70 percent, $35 billion, of […]

Telecoms Recognized as Most Resilient Sector amid COVID-19 Outbreak

In the early weeks of the Covid-19 global outbreak, telecom operators found themselves at the heart of a fast-changing world. More than 20 percent of the world population went into lockdown, catching both the private and public sectors off guard.  Naturally, the need to stay connected skyrocketed with digital infrastructure becoming integral to human interaction […]