Keysight Technologies and the University of Malaga have launched the Malaga 6G Research and Innovation Lab to advance 6G technology. This facility will foster collaboration across industry and academia, focusing on areas like AI-enhanced network performance, digital twins, and secure, scalable architectures.
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile network operator, has surpassed 1 billion subscribers, adding 559,000 new users in July alone. Notably, it also saw a net addition of 13.7 million 5G customers, bringing its total to nearly 528 million. Such growth underscores China Mobile’s strategic push in the VoIP and 5G sectors.
This week, the UK-India Technology Security Initiative was announced, marking a pivotal moment for both nations. This collaboration aims to strengthen security in telecoms, AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Promising mutual growth, innovation, and job creation, this initiative underscores the evolving technological partnership.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, a leading Indonesian telecom operator, has partnered with Garuda Indonesia to integrate digital technologies into the airline’s operations. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, boost ancillary revenue, and personalize passenger experiences. By optimizing flight services and travel planning, the partnership will transform Indonesia’s aviation and tourism sectors.
In the ongoing geopolitical saga between the US and China, the global supply chain and the semiconductor industry are at the forefront. Both nations’ governmental bodies are ramping up subsidies to stimulate growth in domestic manufacturing and insulate against sanctions.
In a collaborative effort to bolster marine conservation initiatives, Orange Business, the business-to-business (B2B) segment of a prominent European telecommunications group, has joined forces with Tēnaka, an organization dedicated to safeguarding marine ecosystems. The partnership aims to enhance coral reef restoration within a Marine Protected Area of the Coral Triangle in Malaysia, focused on the protection and preservation of wildlife.
The new partnership between BT and Basrah Gas Company (BGC) sets an intriguing course for the digital transformation of the latter’s operations in Iraq. This collaboration will securely link BGC’s offices, processing units, and gas fields while enhancing their access to cloud-based applications.
Nokia’s augmentation of its Drones-as-a-Service venture promises new opportunities in North America by providing industries with various business solutions using drone technology. Options range from purchasing to leasing or sharing drones, creating opportunities for revenue streams in a broad spectrum of industries. These robust drones, deployed via 4G/LTE or 5G connections, can perform diverse tasks like remote surveillance and hazardous area inspections.
BT Group has taken a bold step into the future of content delivery with an innovative concept known as Multicast-Assisted Unicast Delivery (MAUD). This technology takes a fresh approach, replacing the traditional individual internet stream with a more efficient consolidated flow. Not only is this technology seamless for consumers, it also delivers substantial resource savings. Furthermore, in an era of environmental consciousness, MAUD offers up to a 50% bandwidth reduction during peak times, resulting in lower energy usage.
Just under a year ago, the tech world buzzed with anticipation over a new partnership between chip mogul Qualcomm and satellite firm Iridium. The aim? Integrating satellite-to-phone services via Snapdragon Satellite and Iridium’s resources. However, a recent shift in direction caught the industry’s attention. Despite a successful demo, smartphone manufacturers didn’t opt to incorporate this feature, leading Qualcomm to end the agreement. Yet, in the face of disappointment, Iridium remains optimistic, envisaging an industry veering towards greater satellite connectivity. As earthquakes ripple across the telecoms landscape, all eyes await what’s next.
