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…
A new high-capacity data backbone spanning the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Norway promises increased capacity and redundancy. XL Axiata and Ericsson team up to integrate 4G and 5G services into a cloud-based network. AppDirect introduces AppDirect AI, a secure marketplace allowing users to create AI apps without coding. Cynomi expands its vCISO services to European MSPs and MSSPs, prioritizing data localization.
NTT Docomo has initiated Japan’s first experimental demonstration of a self-powered hydropower cellular base station. This project, designed to showcase sustainable and low-cost connectivity solutions for rural areas, features a hydroelectric power-generation system utilizing a jet turbine developed by Professor Yukihiro Shimatani from the Prefectural University of Kumamoto.
In a transformative development for the telecommunications and enterprise sectors, Italtel, a global ICT company, has forged a strategic alliance with Nearby Computing, a leader in edge-to-cloud automation and orchestration platforms. This partnership is poised to expedite the deployment of 5G solutions, private networks, and edge computing, representing a major leap forward in the industry.
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).
French telecom giant Orange has teamed up with green technology company d.light to bring innovative solar-powered products to its prepaid customers in Africa. California-based d.light specializes in a variety of solar-powered devices such as lamps, torches, fans, and phone chargers, all designed for easy self-installation.
A consortium of major Japanese tech companies, including mobile operator NTT DoCoMo, has successfully conducted a trial of 5G communication in the 38 GHz band using a base station positioned 4 km above ground level. This experiment is a critical part of Japan’s initiative to establish high-altitude platform stations (HAPS) for delivering 5G services from the stratosphere.
With the update of the telecommunications platform, Snom phones were recently added to the list of third-party devices supported by MS Teams via the SIP gateway. Snom explains what this means for companies who rely on Teams.
DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, and PacketFabric, a prominent Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, have announced the expansion of their strategic collaboration. PacketFabric is now the inaugural Reseller under DE-CIX’s newly launched R3 Partner Program, marking a significant step in broadening access to high-performance interconnection services.
VoIP offers significant cost savings for businesses by reducing infrastructure, call, and maintenance expenses. It also improves efficiency with features like voicemail-to-email and video conferencing, all at a minimal cost. Additionally, VoIP is highly scalable and easy to expand, making it ideal for growing businesses.