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Friday Futures: Universal computer memory, killing super bugs
This week: Cannabis compound could kill superbugs; colonising space; rice farming; universal computer memory; crap AI blog. Read more…
Month: June 2019
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i3forum convinces five wholesale carriers to share big data
i3forum launches a database where wholesale carriers can share voice traffic data for analytics purposes. Sharing data is a prerequisite. Five have signed on. Read more…
Features
IoT statistics and facts – infographic
If you’re interested in facts about the Internet of Things, as well as finding IoT statistics and forecasts for the near future, this infographic will help. Read more…
News
KT launches 5G service in “scariest place on Earth”
KT has launched 5G services in one of the world’s most heavily armed border zones separating the two Koreas dubbed “the scariest place on Earth”. Read more…
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Singapore launches initiative to test 5G applications
Singapore has launched a S$40 million ($29.5 million) initiative to test applications for 5G networks, the next generation of mobile communications. Read more…
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CSPs need to radically change and become more open – study
Unless telcos radically change their approach and become more open, innovative and collaborative they will miss out on multi-billion dollar revenues. Read more…
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Verizon adds cascading catastrophic failure to boost 5G confidence (not)
We hate to sound like a broken record but when Verizon is accused of triggering a ‘cascading catastrophic failure’ the record needs one more spin. Read more…
Off the Wire
Does electromagnetic radiation from base stations harm health?
Electromagnetic radiation is everywhere in the modern world, and everyone lives in electromagnetic fields, but not all electromagnetic radiation is harmful. Read more…
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MEC – exploring the new values of wireless networks
MEC provides powerful computing and data processing capabilities, and connects terminals of various standards at the edge of the network. Read more…
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5G & IoT: a match made in heaven or paradise for cyberattacks
The advent of 5G is forecast to drive exponential growth in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, but the IoT explosion will also open new doors for cyberattacks. Read more…
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Singapore plans to create up to 10,000 jobs in technology sector
Singapore plans to create up to 10,000 jobs in the technology sector over three years in an initiative to establish the city-state as a global hub. Read more…
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Philippines’ third operator Mislatel about to get final go ahead
Philippines’ third telecommunications player, Mislatel Consortium, is set to receive the necessary requirements for the company to finally start operations. Read more…
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The key to recycling success – monetise it
The answer to the planet’s problems and particularly recycling is to monetise the solutions. Read more…
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Businesses can learn from sports about digital transformation
In no sector is the G-force of digital transformation more apparent than it is in sports – where work and play combine to create the perfect digital storm. Read more…
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ZTE, the partner of choice in the Asia Pacific region? Q&A
Disruptive.Asia recently seized the opportunity to speak to Mr Bai Yang, a Vice President at ZTE, to discuss the company’s plans, opportunities and views. Read more…
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India and USA close to deal on transfer of defence technology
India and the United States are closing in on an industrial security agreement that will allow the transfer of defence technology. Read more…
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Disney eyeing investment in Indonesia’s largest media firm
Disney is in talks to invest in a media subsidiary of Indonesian group Media Nusantara Citra (MNC), whose founder Hary Tanoesoedibjo, is a business partner of Donald Trump. Read more…
Off the Wire
ZTE announces big wins in 5G contracts worldwide
ZTE has announced that it has secured over 25 5G commercial contracts globally and is committed to partnerships with over 60 operators across the globe. Read more…
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Blending cloud connections to ensure broadcast video quality
Broadcasters want to use the cloud – the challenge is maintaining broadcast quality levels end to end. Intelsat’s solution: blend connections together. Read more…
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Building ethical AI into banking innovations
For the banking sector to engender trust in AI technology it is vital that innovation using AI is both ethical and explainable. Read more…