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India Panel Recommends Digital Competition Act to Rein in Big Tech

An Indian parliamentary panel on Thursday recommended the government enact a digital competition act to regulate anti-competitive business practices by Big Tech companies on its platforms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has had strained relations with many large technology companies, and New Delhi has been tightening the regulation of firms such as Facebook, YouTube and […]

A Year in Smartphones: The Top Mobile Devices Launches from 2022

2022 has been full of new mobile devices with never-before-seen features for Apple stans and Android fans alike. If you’re thinking of upgrading your business comms set up, but not sure on what’s best for your needs, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of business mobile provider Crystaline, recaps the latest devices to hit the shelves in the past […]

How to Protect Yourself From Telecom Frauds

Every industry is at risk of fraud, and the telecommunications industry is no exception. Telecom frauds can hit providers and customers alike, albeit through different methods. This type of fraud has unfortunately turned into a big business; these immoral acts funnel billions of dollars every year from carriers’ and subscribers’ accounts into the hands of […]

State Department Launches ‘China House’ amid Rivalry with Beijing

The U.S. State Department on Friday launched its long-planned “China House” unit, an internal reorganization to help expand and sharpen its policymaking toward its top geopolitical rival. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in May announced the creation of China House, calling it a department-wide, integrated team that would coordinate and implement U.S. policy across issues […]

Frugal Retail Clients Prompt Accenture Warning on Weak Consulting Business

Accenture Plc warned that a pullback in spending from clients who were postponing business improvement projects, especially in retail, was hurting its consulting business and forecast quarterly sales that could miss market estimates. Shares in the company fell as much as 6 percent on Friday. After a pandemic-led boom, spending on IT and transformation projects […]

Esg Funds Set for First Annual Outflows in a Decade After Bruising Year

Investors pulled more money from funds marketed as “sustainable” than they added for the first time in more than a decade in 2022, hit by fallout from the Ukraine war, tumbling financial markets and a political backlash against the industry. The funds, which reflect a range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, are also […]

The Cloud 5G Rests On

Virtual connectedness between everyone and everything will be made possible by 5G. The connectivity will guarantee easy access to data from any location. With a 5G wireless network, mobile cloud computing combines the strength of cloud computing with mobile computing, birthing a robust 5G cloud infrastructure. With the aid of this technical advancement, high-quality programs […]

Soccer-Argentina Win Incredible World Cup Final in Shootout

Argentina won their third World Cup in an extraordinary final on Sunday as they beat France 4-2 on penalties after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw and Kylian Mbappe grabbed a hat-trick to bring the holders back from 2-0 and 3-2 down. It was an incredible night of drama, high emotion and fluctuating […]

Analysis-Bumper Green Aluminium Output Is Good News for Carmakers, and Climate

Aluminium makers are set to boost low-carbon metal output by 10 percent in 2023 and churn out even more in the years ahead, driving down the cost for carmakers seeking climate-friendly supplies and shrinking the industry’s hefty carbon footprint. Aluminium is the most energy-intensive metal to produce, accounting for about 1.1 billion tonnes of global […]

World Bank’s Ifc Sees ‘Huge’ Potential to Boost Investment in Africa

The World Bank’s private investment arm sees huge potential to boost investment in Africa and help support entrepreneurship and digital transformation on the continent, top officials with the International Finance Corp (IFC) said. U.S. President Joe Biden this week hosted a three-day summit attended by 45 African national leaders that was aimed at bolstering trade […]