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The Latest: Over 1 million Australians download virus app

By The Associated Press undefined The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — More than 1 million Australians download coronavirus tracing app. […]

How IoT is transforming businesses

Based on evidence, it seems fairly safe to say that IoT technology has been integrated in many industry sectors. In today’s world of uncertainty and risk for individuals, IoT technology has the potential to significantly improve services by providing an efficient method of delivery of that service whilst providing new business insights and better customer […]

Four East African countries connecting all Tigo Pesa customers

Tigo Peza customers are now able to connect to all major East African Mobile Money services, through a service launched by Tigo Tanzani, Kenya’s M-PESA, MTN and Airtel Rwanda, and MTN Uganda, customers can now send and receive money across borders with no interruptions. Acting Chief Officer for Mobile Financial Services at Tigo Tanzania, Angelica […]

Low-tech Japan challenged in working from home amid pandemic

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — When the Japanese government declared an emergency to curb the spread of the coronavirus earlier this month and asked people to work from home, crowds rushed to electronics stores. So much for social distancing. Many Japanese lack the basic tools needed to work from home. Contrary […]

Tech first - during and after the pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic wreaked chaos in the US in a matter of weeks. Governments of national and local levels are taking drastic measures to mitigate the spread which includes stay-at-home orders and social distancing – with adverse consequences for many American people and their businesses. However, for tech companies, the outbreak has prompted a huge […]

Frontier technologies to help fight climate change

A new ITU/UN report has highlighted that frontier technologies such as AI, 5G and robotics are key components in the fight against climate change. Released to mark the occasion of Earth Day 2020, the report shows success in areas ranging from cutting emissions in cities to natural disaster risk reduction, smart water management, and precise […]

Virus dings AT&T results, telecom withdraws year guidance

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer The effects of the coronavirus pandemic hurt AT&T‘s revenue and profit in the first quarter, and it withdrew its financial guidance for the year. Revenue fell 4.6% to $42.8 billion, with a $600 million impact from the virus thanks to lower wireless equipment sales and a hit to ad […]

Telecoms, increased connectivity and the need for international cooperation

America has continued to pursue its current assault on Chinese technology, despite the country’s own rapidly increasing economic difficulties, which have dramatically impacted its own telecommunications infrastructure and development. The American government’s latest campaign, is against China Telecom. American government agencies have called on the country’s communication regulator (FCC) to end any outstanding authorizations, which […]