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A new opportunity has been announced for firms involved in telecommunications technology and aerial connectivity drone projects.
Telecom News

Exploring the Future of Aerial Connectivity with UK’s £20 Million Funding

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Strengthening its lead in the telecommunications sphere, the UK Space Agency has recently allocated £20 million to further drone-based technologies and aerial connectivity initiatives. This exciting endorsement could dramatically shape the future of many sectors, from emergency services to healthcare, illuminating the transformative potential of drone-borne support systems. How will this funding amplify the UK’s fast-growing satellite communications industry and revolutionise our everyday lives? Dig deeper to find out!

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Digital identities are increasingly defining our interactions online, offering ease and security across various platforms.
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Digital Identity Landscape: EU’s Unified KYC and Potential Risks

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Witness an intriguing experiment as three major European telecom leaders dive headfirst into field-testing the European Union’s digital ID scheme, dubbed ‘Potential’. An initiative that aims to streamline identity verification across 19 EU nations, it brings to our digital life convenience, efficiency, and the promise of enhanced security. However, it’s not without its challenges -potential data leaks, risks of stringent gatekeeping and concerns over invasive surveillance.

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Iberdrola, a renewable energy firm, will supply Vodafone operations in Germany, Portugal, and Spain with 410 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of solar energy annually, specifically photovoltaic (PV) energy.
Telecom News

Vodafone and Iberdrola: Expanding Solar Energy Partnership in Europe

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Emerging as a benchmark for sustainability, Vodafone negotiates a massive 410 Gwh photo-voltaic energy deal yearly with renewable firm Iberdrola, aiming at operations in Germany, Portugal, and Spain. This agreement, an expansion on their existing partnership, likely opens doors to further renewable initiatives. Vodafone’s commitment towards an eco-friendlier future radiates, from charging points for electric vehicles at their primary facilities in Spain to ensuring customers’ benefits from 100% renewable purchased electricity.

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Another framework to safeguard EU privacy data stored in the US has been created by the EU and US. Nonetheless, this long-standing issue remains contentious.
Security

The EU-US Data Privacy Tug-of-War: Certainty or Illusion?

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A fresh structure designed to secure EU data housed in the US has been implemented, but disputes persist surrounding the safety of EU data during transatlantic transfers. While the EU sees the potential of unwarranted surveillance by US security forces, the US finds it challenging to alleviate these suspicions. Despite concerns raised by privacy activists, notable tech powerhouses like Facebook are in favor of this framework, thinking it’ll protect essential goods and services. This leaves a potent question around the future of data protection lingering in the air.

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It was revealed that Telefonica and Entel are set to merge their Fiber infrastructure.
Telecom News

Unraveling Telefonica and Entel’s Fiber Merge: Impact and Prospect in Peru

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Telefonica and Entel are poised to merge their fiber infrastructure in Peru, with KKR being the expected majority stakeholder, following Telefonica’s previous success in other Latin American markets. This move anticipates significant expansion of Peru’s high-speed connectivity by leveraging KKR’s successful fiber ventures in Chile and Colombia, amidst the industry’s race to a digitally-empowered future. Details of the deal remain discreet as it awaits regulatory approval.

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Week #27
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #27

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Ericsson plans a €155 million investment for a smart manufacturing hub in Tallinn, Estonia. BT will reduce its workforce by 1,100 at Adastral Park while investing in modernization. Cellnex acquires full control of OnTower Poland, expanding its tower portfolio. Unicon launches an enhanced partner program for resellers in end-user computing. NEC introduces a generative AI service to drive business transformation.

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The potential threat of generative AI causing malfeasance doesn't appear to deter telco firms from embracing its perceived benefits.
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Balancing the Risks and Rewards of Generative AI in Telecommunications

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A recent survey unveils how, despite potential risks, most industries, particularly telecommunication firms are embracing generative AI’s benefits. Interestingly, even traditionally cautious sectors, like aerospace and defence show a strong inclination towards AI’s adoption. Yet, as AI integration requires extensive investment in staff skill development, emerging corporate roles like AI auditors or ethicists are anticipated.

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