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Salesforce ready to track COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Salesforce has adapted some of its business software to help healthcare organizations and government entities distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Read more…
Month: September 2020
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SMIC has a way out of the latest US restrictions, but it may not help
The US decision not to place SMIC directly on the entity list potentially offers the firm a way out of its current predicament. However … Read more…
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APAC workers are struggling with burnout and COVID-19 stress
Asia Pacific workers face increased burnout as they struggle to keep work and personal time separate (and avoid catching COVID-19). Read more…
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Indian telcos demand “optimum availability” of 5G spectrum
India’s telcos ask the DoT to ensure “optimum availability” of mid-band 5G spectrum despite ISRO demands to limit 5G spectrum allocations. Read more…
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Philippines govt accuses Facebook of blocking pro-govt content
The Philippines accused Facebook censoring pro-government content and called for new regulatory measures to “level the playing field”. Read more…
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NTT plots $40 billion move to privatize DoCoMo unit
NTT said it will spend $40 billion to take its wireless carrier business DoCoMo private, in a deal that opens the path to lower prices. Read more…
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Huawei ramps up local chipset investments to beat US sanctions
Huawei has built up stakes in Chinese chipset companies and other tech businesses to bolster its supply chain in the face of US pressure. Read more…
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DITO taps Whale Cloud for next-gen IT system to support 5G ambitions
Upstart Philippines operator DITO Telecommunity has selected Whale Cloud to develop its next-generation IT system. Read more…
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Telcos are missing an obvious 5G revenue play: households
Telcos need to seriously rethink their customer segmentation as well as the bundles, pricing and offers targeted at households. Read more…
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How COVID-19 kicked digital transformation into overdrive
COVID-19 has forced a lot of businesses to rethink how they engage with their customers who demand a digital customer experience. Read more…
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US, India, Japan, Australia plan to promote “trusted” 5G vendors
The United States, Australia, India, and Japan may promote the use of “trusted vendors” for #5G under the Quadrilateral coalition. Read more…
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Microsoft takes on RAN vendors with 5G cloud platform
Microsoft unveils a new cloud platform that it says enables telcos to build 5G networks faster, reduce costs and sell customized services. Read more…
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SoftBank wants to sell robot waiters to Japanese restaurants
SoftBank will import a US-developed food service robot to Japan as restaurants grapple with labor shortages and socially distancing. Read more…
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TikTok lives on as different US judge blocks app store ban
A US judge blocks a Trump admin order to ban TikTok downloads on US app stores, after another judge ruled the other way in a separate case. Read more…
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AI ethics efforts are flawed until we address one harmful human trait
AI ethics efforts are blooming and making great strides forward but those efforts are being driven by humans and humans are flawed. Read more…
Features
Hong Kong firms also lack up-to-date security strategy for remote working
49% of Hong Kong organizations do not have an up-to-date security strategy or solutions covering vulnerabilities posed by remote working. Read more…
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SMIC suppliers now need export licenses as US clamps down
The US restricts exports to SMIC after concluding there is an “unacceptable risk” China’s military will use their equipment. Read more…
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Divergent views emerge from Indian telcos on 4G spectrum auction
Divergent views have emerged from Indian telecom operators on the timing of the 4G spectrum auction with only Reliance Jio pushing. Read more…
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US judge declines to postpone TikTok app store ban
A judge rejects a request by TikTok content creators to temporarily block a government ban on US app stores offering the app. Read more…
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Globe Telecom announces massive network upgrade
Globe Telecom announces its largest network upgrade to date, 10 years after it introduced data with its nationwide network transformation. Read more…