MS3 Networks, a leading full-fibre network operator, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 200,000 premises with its network build in the Hull and the Humber region of England. Over the past two years, the company has been rapidly expanding its network, with the additional achievement of connecting its 10,000th customer in Hull.
In a significant move towards bolstering AI infrastructure in Asia, Japan’s KDDI and Sharp have initiated discussions with Super Micro Computer Inc. and Datasection to establish the region’s largest AI data centre. The ambitious project will be situated at the soon-to-be-closed Sharp Sakai Plant in Osaka, marking a strategic repurposing of the unprofitable facility slated to shut down in September.
Digicel Group has announced the launch of its subsea fibre cable, Deep Blue One, marking a major investment in enhancing international submarine connectivity. This development is poised to significantly improve internet and communication services across the Caribbean and South America, with French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago being key beneficiaries.
Cisco has unveiled a $1 billion fund dedicated to investing in AI startups, marking a significant move to strengthen its presence in the AI industry. CEO Chuck Robbins made the announcement at the company’s “Cisco Live” event in Las Vegas, emphasizing that the investment, though modest by AI standards, aims to foster innovative solutions and assist businesses in navigating the AI landscape.
Today at Customer Contact Week (CCW), Sanas, provider of the world’s first Real-Time Accent Translation technology, announced its newest product, Sanas Noise Cancellation, will be free to all organizations globally forever, starting in August. Leveraging patent-pending next-generation AI technology, Sanas Noise Cancellation will elevate the entire contact center industry by offering a complimentary, noise-free communications environment to contact centers worldwide.
A recent survey conducted by Ericsson sheds light on consumers’ perceptions and expectations regarding the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in their lives over the next decade. The survey, based on responses from 6,500 early adopters across 13 global cities, identifies ten key AI trends anticipated for the 2030s.
A bidding war erupted over the fire sale of Casa Systems’ cable business, with CommScope emerging as the surprise victor. The final price tag of $45.1 million far outstripped initial expectations, highlighting the strategic value of Casa’s assets.
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OpenAI has unveiled a deepfake detector specifically designed to identify content generated by its image creator, DALL-E. Initially, this tool will be available to a select group of disinformation researchers for practical testing. In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, technologies like AI-driven deepfake detection, real-time monitoring, and advanced data analytics are reshaping digital security and authenticity. These innovations, often led by startups, are significantly improving the identification of manipulated content, thereby fostering more secure digital environments, according to GlobalData, a prominent data and analytics firm. Vaibhav Gundre, Project Manager for Disruptive Tech at GlobalData, highlighted the growing sophistication of AI-generated deepfakes, which pose substantial risks to individuals, businesses, and society. He noted that advanced detection methods, powered by machine learning, are increasingly effective in identifying and flagging manipulated content. These tools employ techniques such as analyzing biological signals and leveraging powerful algorithms to defend against the misuse of deepfakes for…
SES has announced agreements with several regional satellite network operators to create the SES Open Orbits™ Inflight Connectivity (IFC) Network, promising seamless connectivity services to airlines globally. This innovative Ka-band platform will integrate SES’s geostationary earth orbit (GEO) and medium earth orbit (MEO) satellite networks with those of NEO Space Group (NSG) from Saudi Arabia, AeroSat Link (ASL) from China, and Hughes Communications India (HCI).
