In this piece, we will explore the role of the telecom industry in the globalization of the gig economy. With the rise of high-speed internet and communication technologies, workers can now seamlessly connect with employees and clients globally. __________________ From pixels to paychecks, the gig economy has taken the world by storm, promising unprecedented autonomy […]
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Blockchain technology is being used to promote sustainability and transparency across various industries. One area where it is making a significant impact is supply chain management. ____________________ Blockchain is not just a technological marvel, but also a catalyst for positive change. As the world grapples with urgent environmental challenges, blockchain is emerging as a formidable […]
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday for the first formal gathering of their top diplomats in more than seven years, after China brokered a deal to restore relations between the top regional powers. After years of hostility that fuelled conflicts across the Middle East, Iran and Saudi Arabia […]
Telecom mergers and acquisitions have raised concerns about their impact on competition, innovation, and investment in the telecommunications industry. ________________ The telecommunication industry has witnessed several mergers and acquisitions of large companies. These actions have raised concerns about their impact on competition, market shares, and customer benefits. While the intentions of these companies may be […]
The US government’s ban on TikTok, a popular video-sharing app, has unintended consequences for both the US and China. The move was part of a larger effort to counter China’s growing influence in the global economy and technology sector. ______________________________ Three years ago, the United States government raised national security concerns over the popular video-sharing […]
Mobilise debriefs on the telecoms calendar’s biggest event of the year The general consensus following this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) is in-person events are back. Finally returning to post-pandemic numbers of attendees and exhibitors, 2023 saw a fully-fledged MWC. With so much going on it was impossible for visitors to catch sight of everything, […]
Italy’s deputy prime minister on Sunday criticised a decision by the government’s Data Protection Authority to temporarily ban chatbot ChatGPT, saying the block over privacy concerns seemed excessive. Microsoft-backed OpenAI took ChatGPT offline in Italy on Friday after the national data agency raised concerns over possible privacy violations and for failing to verify that users […]
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology has been rapidly growing in popularity in recent years. With IIoT, manufacturers can monitor their equipment, reduce downtime, and optimize production processes. However, concerns about IIoT attacks have led some to question whether IIoT increases the attack surface and makes industrial equipment more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. This article […]
China’s Huawei Technologies is partnering with more legacy automakers to produce Aito-branded electric cars, the company’s senior executive said on Saturday, in a move to expand its presence in the auto industry. Huawei will team up with Chery Automobile, BAIC Motor and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group in jointly developing and manufacturing Aito-branded vehicles, Richard Yu, […]
Last year, Kris Kashtanova typed instructions for a graphic novel into a new artificial-intelligence program and touched off a high-stakes debate over who created the artwork: a human or an algorithm. “Zendaya leaving gates of Central Park,” Kashtanova entered into Midjourney, an AI program similar to ChatGPT that produces dazzling illustrations from written prompts. “Sci-fi […]