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In an unprecedented move, China has taken decisive action against personal data breaches, closing a staggering number of cases while also unveiling draft laws to regulate facial recognition technology.
Security

China Cracks Down on Data Breaches and Unveils Facial Recognition Regulations

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In an unprecedented move, China has taken decisive action against personal data breaches, closing a staggering number of cases while also unveiling draft laws to regulate facial recognition technology. Over the past three years, Chinese law enforcement has effectively shut down 36,000 instances of personal data violations, leading to the detention of 64,000 suspects, as per the Ministry of Public Security. These efforts are part of a broader initiative launched in 2020 to govern online activities, resulting in the seizure of more than 30 million SIM cards and 300 million “illegal” internet accounts.

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Verizon Business and Indian ICT company HCLTech team up in an agreement touted to be valued at a whopping $2.1 billion
Broadband

Verizon and HCLTech: Disruptor Deal Sparks Telecom Innovation

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Verizon Business and HCLTech shake hands in a significant $2.1 billion deal, blending Verizon’s renowned technological capabilities with HCLTech’s Managed Network Services. The partnership is geared to invigorate clients’ operations with next-gen technologies, buttressing the modernization of service delivery and putting Verizon on the fast track to revitalizing its fixed-line business. Following this, major portions of Verizon’s operations will smoothly transition to HCLTech.

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Airtel Africa recently made it public that its subsidiary Airtel Uganda is gearing up to be listed on the Ugandan Securities Exchange (USE).
M&A

Airtel Uganda’s Planned Listing: A Boost for Local Ownership?

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In a significant move, Airtel Africa has announced plans for its Uganda branch to list on the Ugandan Securities Exchange (USE). Some 20% of the company’s shares, amounting to roughly 8 billion, will be offered publicly. This strategy, aimed at boosting local ownership, coincides with a government directive and is expected to underscore the growth of capital markets. However, the final say lies with the Ugandan Capital Markets Authority…

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According to Akama, there’s been a notable shift in hackers' tactics as abusive use of software vulnerabilities has taken center stage.
Telco Buzz

Exploring the Rapid Shift in Hackers’ Tactics and Targets

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Cybersecurity landscape has been rapidly changing, as hackers abandon phishing for exploiting software vulnerabilities, a trend illuminated in a study by Akamai. The study revealed a dramatic 143% increase in victims during Q1, predominantly due to surging incidents of zero-day and one-day vulnerabilities. Surprisingly, smaller organizations, particularly those within manufacturing, business services, retail, construction, and education sectors are often targeted.

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Avaya announced that it has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the UC and Contact Centre categories at Sourcewell.
UCaaS

Avaya Awarded Unified Communications and Contact Centre Contract with Sourcewell

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Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Unified Communications and Contact Centre categories at Sourcewell ─ the leading Government Cooperative Purchasing Organisation in North America with more than 500 competitively solicited contracts to government, education, and nonprofit entities

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Scientists demonstrated success in using the 3D graphene foam material Gii™ to transform human energy into electrical power.
IoT

Harnessing Human Energy with Graphene: Gii-TENG in IoT Technologies

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A groundbreaking discovery at the University of the West of Scotland reveals a transformative way to convert human energy into electricity, powered by a 3D graphene foam material. Primed to revitalize the IoT industry, this research spotlights a pressure-sensitive mat that could generate power simply through human footfalls. Offering a unique solution to energy management, this technology could minimize the environmental impact, while fostering a new era of wireless connectivity.

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Three UK has successfully implemented 100 4G sites as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN), extending reach to UK's most remote areas.
Infrastructure

Bridging the Gap: Assessing UK’s Quest for Universal 4G Coverage

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Bringing 4G to the UK’s remotest realms, Three UK has established 100 dedicated sites through the Shared Rural Network (SRN). This initiative enhances coverage by around 2,800km2, reaching over 37,000 new premises. However, with the ambitious goal to extend 4G coverage to 95% of the country by 2025, one can’t help but ponder, is the UK on pace to meet this target? Participate in the discussion at the Connected Britain digital economy event.

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UAE's telecom regulator, the TDRA, recently announced the completion of the second phase of its 5G Advanced trials.
5G

Weighing the Impact: UAE’s Groundbreaking 5G Advanced Trials

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Unveiling a fresh milestone, the UAE’s TDRA has concluded phase two of its 5G Advanced trials, achieving a staggering 10 Gbps speed. This development, achieved in collaboration with operators e& and du, utilized the full potential of the 400 MHz bandwidth in the 6 GHz band. This accelerates the data transfer rate, vastly enhancing capacities for IoT, smart city projects, and metaverse evolution.

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In their respective half-year results, Three UK has reported a 4% increase in revenue, reaching £1.23bn courtesy of an enhanced customer base.
Telco Buzz

Unpacking Telecom Giants’ Half-Year Results: Revenue Growth and Challenges

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As Three UK reports a 4% revenue boost, courtesy of an expanded active customer base, its operations cost, inflated by 19%, outpaces earnings, hinting at potential sustainability issues. In a different landscape, Telecom Italia shows a 5.5% Q2 profit increase, largely on Brazil’s performance, though competitive pricing in Italy has forced a hefty debt, leading TIM to consider selling its landline grid. At the same time, BT Group sees an uptick in revenue by 4%, attributed to raised prices and improved customer satisfaction. Contrarily, US-based Qualcomm, hit by reduced consumer spending, anticipates a similar upcoming quarter, resulting in a sharp fall in share price. Meanwhile, Bharti Airtel highlights a 14.1% YoY revenue increase, fueled by its growing 4G and postpaid customer base.

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In a strategic move to enhance cybersecurity, Japan's prominent technology players, have joined forces to initiate a groundbreaking endeavor.
Security

Tech Giants Collaborate to Bolster Cybersecurity via Software Bill of Materials

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In a strategic move to enhance cybersecurity, Japan’s prominent technology players, including KDDI Corporation, KDDI Research, Inc., Fujitsu Limited, NEC Corporation, and Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. (MRI), have joined forces to initiate a groundbreaking endeavor. The project, set to commence on August 1, 2023, entails a series of trials investigating the integration of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) into the realm of communication, encompassing 5G and LTE network equipment.

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