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5G and AI are more than just buzzwords; they're shaping up to become the backbone of technological breakthroughs.
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Weighing 5G and AI: Balancing Innovation and Cybersecurity Risks

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5G and AI are more than just buzzwords; they’re shaping up to become the backbone of technological breakthroughs. Their ultra-fast capabilities are key for advancements including IoT and intelligent automation. However, with high speed comes high stakes, particularly in the domain of cybersecurity. Yet, despite potential risks, the limitless possibilities offered by 5G and AI, whether it’s efficiency gains or real-time interactivity, are compelling. This combination is set to revolutionize industries, driving anticipation for what lies beyond the tip of this transformative iceberg.

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The EU's annual State of the Digital Decade report highlights an urgent call to action for increased investment to meet its 2030 targets.
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Navigating Europe’s Leap Towards 2030 Digital Objectives

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The EU’s first annual State of the Digital Decade report highlights an urgent call to action for increased investment to meet its 2030 technology targets. The report underlines the significance of collective efforts by member states to successfully navigate the prevalent digital transformation. The document illuminates areas such as 5G deployment, which has been slower than expected, and inadequate fiber network coverage, among others. Simultaneously, it draws attention to other essential aspects, like digital sovereignty and the digitalization of businesses, suggesting an additional investment of at least €200 billion may be necessary. Issues such as these could hamper the bloc’s ambition to double its share in the semiconductor sector by 2030.

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The recent Huawei Network Summit (HNS) 2023 staged in Jakarta, proved to be a significant event for the Asia Pacific telecoms sector.
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Huawei’s Innovation Leap: Empowering Data Communication Networks

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The recent Huawei Network Summit 2023 in Jakarta became a milestone for the Asia Pacific telecom sector, reinforcing Huawei’s commitment to relentless innovation. The Summit demonstrated advanced solutions like the Intelligent Cloud-Network and novel products geared towards enhancing digital productivity. Focusing on the growing need for robust network operations amidst digital transformation, innovative strategies were introduced across various platforms. Transformative solutions promulgated include offerings for streamlined office networks, improved AI training efficiency and convergent network management.

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Nokia has joined forces with TPG and Mediatek to illustrate the potential of carrier aggregation technology for 360-degree broadcasts.
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Exploring Nokia’s 360-Degree Live Streaming for the Metaverse Era

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Nokia, TPG and Mediatek are collaborating to showcase the power of carrier aggregation technology in live-streaming 360-degree broadcasts, a key element for future metaverse applications. The demonstration at Nokia’s 5G Futures Lab used multiple sub-6 GHz frequency bands to maximize 5G uplink speeds, enabling real-time transmission of high-quality video. The technology could revolutionize the viewing experience for TV, movies, sports and industrial metaverse scenarios such as remote-controlled robots performing hazardous tasks.

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The United States has released an executive order that restricts US investment in several Chinese sectors.
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U.S. Investment Restrictions in Chinese Tech Sectors

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In an audacious move against China’s tech supremacy, the U.S. has issued an executive order curbing American investment in several Chinese industries. Citing national security fears linked to the development of military, surveillance, and cyber technology in China, the U.S. declared a national emergency facilitating swift action. This could significantly impact sectors such as semiconductors and quantum computing, and might also influence global investment trend.

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Scientists demonstrated success in using the 3D graphene foam material Gii™ to transform human energy into electrical power.
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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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Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) is imploring the US government to rethink its approach to several broadband programs.
Broadband

Funding Shift: Balancing Broadband Affordability and Digital Inclusion

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ITIF urges a reevaluation of U.S. broadband programs in favor of the significant Affordable Connectivity Programme (ACP), aiming to give low-income households internet access. Predictions show funds will be depleted by 2024, necessitating a yearly investment between $5-$6 billion, potentially sourced from outdated programs. Despite appearing feasible, the report warns digital divide issues require more than funding, including digital literacy initiatives. Unveil the evolving connectivity panorama in our upcoming Connected America conference.

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The UK government recently introduced a new business council, consisting of fourteen chief executives from major industries.
Telecom News

Navigating Economic Change: Telecom Giants Influencing UK Policy

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The UK’s newly established business council brings together heads of fourteen industry behemoths like AstraZeneca, NatWest Group, and Vodafone, offering insights to the Prime Minister on critical economic matters. It’s interesting that Google DeepMind is the only exception to the FTSE 100 list; also significant is the vocal Vodafone inclusion, led by CEO Margherita Della Valle, along with the impending departure of BT’s CEO Philip Jansen amidst a period of shrinkage. The absence of SME representation on the council has fueled criticism, underscoring the complexity and potential bias in shaping Britain’s economic future.

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Service providers worldwide continue to embrace digitally advanced strategies to leverage the commercial potential of their investments in 5G.
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Leveraging 5G Investments: Global Strategies and Opportunities

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As companies globally adopt innovative strategies, leveraging considerable commercial benefits from their 5G investments is at the forefront. Pioneered by Chinese service providers, the paradigm shift towards traffic value-based operations has significantly enhanced revenue. Unique 5G experiences such as ultra-high speed and low latency have unlocked new function scenarios, exemplified by the booming live broadcast industry in China. Meanwhile, European and Middle East counterparts effectively implement rate-based charging models, showcasing the versatility of the 5G platform. This status quo suggests that as we advance, the necessity to adapt traffic value-oriented operations for effective monetization becomes paramount, opening new revenue vistas and novel business models.

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In what was considered an innovation that could trigger the rise of new 6G services, experts are now turning towards neuromorphic computing.
Telecom News

Unraveling Neuromorphic Computing: Ushering in an Era of 6G Services

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In a groundbreaking advancement set to redefine 6G services, field experts are experimenting with brain-inspired computing. Noted engineers from King’s College London and Princeton are spearheading a project aiming to enhance the integration of AI in wireless communications systems. This strategic initiative, fuelled by support from prominent bodies like the ESPRC and NSF, has the potential to reshape sectors such as mobile health care and robotics.

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