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Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (25/03/2024 - 28/03/2024)

Written by Ilex Community Manager | 28-Mar-2024 11:54:28

This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.

The stories cover Gogo, 5G, Ukraine Telecoms, Chinese Cyberespionage, Ericsson, Starhub, UK, Orange, Masmovil, Renewable Energy and Hackers.

Here are our highlights:

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Gogo Conducts Virtual Flight Simulation Testing of its 5G Software

Gogo Business Aviation announced that it is now conducting virtual flight simulation testing of its 5G software and expects to deliver Gogo 5G later this year.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/3IRYD2o

Ukraine's telecom engineers in 'continuous repair mode' 

Ukraine's engineers are working under fire to maintain mobile data service for their customers as they enter the third year of the Russian invasion.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/3TVVRQ3

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US, UK accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions of people

U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges, imposed sanctions, and accused Beijing of a sweeping cyberespionage campaign that allegedly hit millions 

Read the full story here: bit.ly/3TCVZlX

Ericsson to cut 1,200 more jobs in Sweden

The difficult times for Swedish kit vendor Ericsson continue, forcing it to announce a further round of redundancies in its home country. he report identifies a sharp drop in spending by US operators as the main reason Ericsson is having to tighten its belt.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/43Evdhu

 

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Singapore's StarHub Unveils LifeHub+ Platform for Health and Wellness

StarHub has launched LifeHub+, a one-stop platform for customers to access health and wellness services conveniently with greater value from trusted providers

Read the full story here: bit.ly/3PFPCNB

Software industry calls for more UK government support

Britain's government has been urged to provide more support for the software industry with measures including tax incentives and talent visas.

Read the full story here: reut.rs/3TAtdCy

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Orange and Masmovil finalise merger to secure a combined customer base of 37 million

The new single entity will have a combined customer base of 37 million and expect to generate synergies of in excess of €490 million annually four years post merger. Reports predict a new brand name will be announced next week.

Read more here: bit.ly/43E9E0z 

Renewable energy overtakes gas in the UK, analysis shows

Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than gas in the UK this winter, according to new analysis. Electricity is the highest emitting sector of carbon dioxide.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/4axIXNg

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