In a groundbreaking move, Zoom Video Communications has unveiled its state-of-the-art London Engagement Hub, situated in the heart of Holborn, London. The new hub is poised to revolutionize the way we work, championing experiential working hubs supported by cutting-edge technology. This announcement marks a significant stride towards modernizing the workplace as we know it.
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…
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.
Delving into the biases within artificial intelligence (AI), a recent study highlights how large language models (LLMs) inherently reflect limited perspectives. This becomes particularly intriguing when considering the varying ethics exhibited by AI systems from OpenAI and Meta.
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
Communication is essential for any business, whether it is to connect with customers, partners, suppliers, or employees. One of the leading providers of cloud-based communication solutions is Voicenter, an innovative international tech-telephony company that develops a wide variety of communication platforms based on secure cloud technologies.
Deutsche Telekom and MIRA dive into an ambitious project crafting the ‘shuttle service of the future’ in Bonn, using the premise of teleoperation or remote driving. Facilitated by speedy 5G data transmission, this experiment highlights the necessity of ‘network slicing’ and ‘quality on demand’ for autonomous vehicles. Yet, governmental restrictions on remote-controlled travel present a hurdle. Despite the challenges, both firms remain hopeful, envisioning a driver-free automobile future.
IBM’s TechXchange Conference offers immersive learning for IBM users. Lumen’s Internet-on-Demand redefines telecom. Salesforce trims Irish staff to enhance profitability. The cloud computing market is set to hit $1.4 trillion by 2027 with strong growth driven by IT investments and automation.
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.
As T-Mobile launches its 5G SA network slicing beta, it offers a unique window of opportunity to developers, aiming to improve video calling applications. With the rising demand for such apps in the remote work era, developers leveraging the tailored network slices could unlock applications showcasing faster speeds, decreased latency, and better reliability. As some experts express high hopes for the potential of network slicing, could this move revolutionize telecommunications amidst the surge in hybrid work?
