Project Kuiper by Amazon is poised to revolutionize the broadband landscape with its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite launch, directly challenging Starlink. With over 3,200 satellites and telecom partnerships, Kuiper promises high-speed, low-latency internet worldwide. This development is a significant contender in the growing LEO broadband market.
O2 is combating scam calls with AI-powered detection, flagging 150 million suspicious calls since partnering with Hiya. Common scams involve fraudsters posing as HMRC, Amazon, or banks. AI-driven efforts have reduced answered spam calls by 42%
Google Cloud is set to revolutionize cloud security with the planned acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion. With the goal to bolster its security capabilities, this deal will enhance Google Cloud’s offerings by integrating Wiz’s cutting-edge cloud security technologies.
O2 Telefónica Germany strengthens its 5G network capabilities by partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This collaboration enhances its standalone 5G core, utilizing AWS Outposts to efficiently handle network-intensive workloads.
Meta is reportedly considering massive AI data centers, with a potential $60 billion project in Louisiana. While a spokesperson dismissed reports as speculation, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed plans to support LLAMA 4.
BT is removing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) targets from its managerial bonus scheme, shifting focus to employee engagement. DEI targets previously made up 10% of bonuses for 37,400 managers. Despite the change, BT insists it remains committed to inclusion.
Google’s increased investment in Anthropic, totaling $3 billion, positions it as a key player in the AI race. Anthropic aims to transform market dynamics with features like two-way voice chat and web access.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its new Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region, marking its first infrastructure footprint in Thailand. This development introduces three Availability Zones, boosting Thailand’s cloud landscape and aligning with government initiatives like Thailand 4.0.
The latest GSMA report indicates limited progress by hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud in embracing the Open Gateway initiative for mobile networks. Telecom vendors such as Ericsson and Nokia are advancing API initiatives.
AWS has enhanced Amazon S3 with managed Apache Iceberg tables and automatic metadata generation, offering faster query performance and streamlined tabular data management. This innovation supports real-time metadata querying, boosts analytics with tools like Athena, and simplifies handling large datasets.
