China’s telecommunication landscape is set for a potential paradigm shift as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) pilots a novel scheme to alleviate foreign ownership constraints in various value-added telecom services. Primarily trialed in Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, and Shenzhen, this bold change could stimulate innovation by aligning these industries with global trade norms.
Boldly setting a new trend, British mobile network operator EE introduces a direct ‘pounds and pence’ pricing structure allowing easy-to-understand mid-contract price alterations. Putting an end to the perplexing use of complex indices like CPI or RPI, this simplified approach, commencing from 31 March 2025, has announced certain monthly hikes that resonate with essential consumer electronics and services.
In a strategic move to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across its vast network, Orange has teamed up with Google Cloud to deploy AI solutions closer to its operations and customers. The collaboration, announced at Google’s Cloud Next ’24 event in Las Vegas, aims to leverage Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), a fully managed hardware and software solution.
Salvador Technologies, a leading provider of cyber-recovery solutions, has gained substantial investment from European telecommunication giant Deutsche Telekom. The investment, by Deutsche’s hubraum Fund, aims to bolster emerging tech businesses, with Salvador planning to use the funding to advance its sales distribution, focusing on mitigating the impact of cyber-attacks.
At the recent Embedded World event, Qualcomm, the US mobile chip giant, has introduced a new wifi System-on-Chip (SoC) named the QCC730 Wi-Fi solution. This innovative chip boasts an impressive 88% reduction in power consumption compared to previous equivalents, making it a game-changer for battery-powered IoT (Internet of Things) devices.
The transformative growth of AI is undeniably impressive but raises several concerns. Despite their potential for innovation, GenAI advancements could blur the line between fact and fiction, adding to the challenge of distinguishing authentic information. NTT calls for flexible but robust regulations to manage potential threats to trust and democracy, citing the need for education, copyright updates, and content labelling.
AvaSure, a leader in virtual care solutions for hospitals, has introduced significant upgrades to its analytics portal, empowering healthcare providers with deeper insights into critical metrics. The enhanced AvaSure Analytics™ portal, now integrated with Microsoft PowerBI tools, enables robust analysis of virtual care program performance.
Archetype AI, a pioneering company dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence for practical solutions, has officially emerged from stealth mode to introduce Newton™, a groundbreaking foundational model designed to comprehend and interpret the physical world like never before. This innovative initiative aims to empower individuals and organizations with unprecedented insights into their surroundings.
With a hefty $6.6 billion subsidy by the U.S. government, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) embarks on an unprecedented development in semiconductor industry. This boost is not only expected to foster job creation with an estimate of up to 6,000 high-tech positions but also promises to democratize access to advanced technologies.
Microsoft embarks on an ambitious project, unveiling Microsoft AI London – a hub focused on advancing AI research and development. Helmed by AI scientist Jordan Hoffman, the hub will concentrate on building innovative language models and key infrastructure. Further enriching the UK’s AI ecosystem, the project aligns with Microsoft’s substantial investment strategy advancing the UK workforce towards the AI era.
