--- title: Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (10/10/2022 - 14/10/2022) description: In this week's news roundup, we looked at the top news stories from the global B2B tech & telecoms industry. image: https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/Newest%20Tech%20%26%20Telecom%20News%20Images-3-3.gif --- [![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ilex%20Content%20Logo_High%20Res%20copy-1.png?width=2048&height=1229&name=Ilex%20Content%20Logo_High%20Res%20copy-1.png)](http://www.ilexcontent.com) - [Home](https://www.ilexcontent.com) - [Our Services](https://weare.ilexcontent.com/our-services) - [Blog](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.ilexcontent.com/#contact) # Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (10/10/2022 - 14/10/2022) [![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/Newest%20Tech%20%26%20Telecom%20News%20Images-3-3.gif)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/Newest%20Tech%20%26%20Telecom%20News%20Images-3-3.gif) In this week's roundup, we looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry. The stories cover topics including: Metaverse, Tech, Network, Data Centre, Fibre, Cloud, Telecom. Here are our highlights:   # monday: ### ![julien-tromeur-EOSHmMbjT8g-unsplash](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/julien-tromeur-EOSHmMbjT8g-unsplash.jpg?width=318&name=julien-tromeur-EOSHmMbjT8g-unsplash.jpg) # e& takes its first step into the metaverse [e&](https://eand.com), formerly known as Etisalat Group, is set to enthral stand goers at GITEX Global 2022 by inviting them to enter the next digital universe with the soft launch of their virtual world, e& universe. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3MudW2e](https://bit.ly/3MudW2e)  ### ![babak-habibi-34uOaL1He4w-unsplash](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/babak-habibi-34uOaL1He4w-unsplash.jpg?width=318&name=babak-habibi-34uOaL1He4w-unsplash.jpg) ### Samsung warns of 32% hit to profits on chip slump Technology giant [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com/uk/main/)has warned of a 32% slide in its profits as demand for electronic devices and the memory chips that power them shrinks due to the global economic slowdown. The South Korean company estimates its quarterly operating profit was about 10.8tn won ($7.6bn; £6.9bn). Read the full story here: [https://bbc.in/3VrCRaJ](https://bbc.in/3VrCRaJ)   # Tuesday: ![Free Photo Of Wind Turbines Under Cloudy Sky Stock Photo](https://images.pexels.com/photos/3619870/pexels-photo-3619870.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=1&w=500) ## 4G NETWORK DEPLOYED AT WORLD’S LARGEST OFFSHORE WIND FARM [Vilicom](http://Vilicom.com) and [Vodafone](http://Vodafone.co.uk) have successfully deployed a 4G mobile network at the world's largest offshore wind farm in operation, located off the Yorkshire coast.     Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3TfaNWi](https://bit.ly/3TfaNWi)  ## ![Free Server Racks on Data Center Stock Photo](https://images.pexels.com/photos/4508751/pexels-photo-4508751.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=1&w=500) ## Google to open first Japan data centre in 2023 [Google](http://google.com) will open its first data centre in Japan in Inzai City, Chiba in 2023. The Chiba data centre is part of a US$730 million investment in infrastructure that began last year and will continue through to 2024. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3SKLBXH](https://bit.ly/3SKLBXH)    ## Wednesday: ### ![nastya-dulhiier-OKOOGO578eo-unsplash](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/nastya-dulhiier-OKOOGO578eo-unsplash.jpg?width=318&name=nastya-dulhiier-OKOOGO578eo-unsplash.jpg) # Community Fibre raises funding to £1.3 billion with new loans [Community Fibre](https://communityfibre.co.uk), which is building fibre networks in London and the south-east of England, has raised £985 million in loans, on top of the £400 million announced two years ago.   Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3CWJpGZ](https://bit.ly/3CWJpGZ) ### ![rajeshwar-bachu-K4txLik7pnY-unsplash](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rajeshwar-bachu-K4txLik7pnY-unsplash.jpg?width=318&name=rajeshwar-bachu-K4txLik7pnY-unsplash.jpg) ### Google Cloud announces first cloud regions in Norway and Sweden [Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com)has announced its first cloud regions in Norway and Sweden, saying these give businesses the choice to keep their data onshore, retain data sovereignty and enable digital modernisation. The regions will be matched by 100 percent renewable energy annually and aim to operate on carbon-free energy around the clock by 2030. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3EGwudD](https://bit.ly/3EGwudD)   # Thursday: ### ![grant-durr-a0ZC6wYdmYI-unsplash](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/grant-durr-a0ZC6wYdmYI-unsplash.jpg?width=318&name=grant-durr-a0ZC6wYdmYI-unsplash.jpg) ### MTC Namibia deploys 475km of fibre to reduce network congestion Namibian telecom operator[Mobile Telecommunications limited](https://www.mtc.com.na)(MTC) has deployed 475km of fibre optic backbone for its telecom sites in the framework of a N$100 million project that will reduce congestion across its network. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3yFiTj2](https://bit.ly/3yFiTj2) ![img_7524](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/img_7524.jpg?width=318&name=img_7524.jpg) ### [NOKIA](https://www.nokia.com), [ERICSSON](https://www.ericsson.com/en), [HUAWEI](https://www.huawei.com/uk/)HEADLINE GSA’S NEW PRIVATE NETWORKS GROup The concept of private mobile networks is one of the hottest topics in the telecoms industry today, potentially presenting operators and vendors alike an attractive new revenue stream in the enterprise segment.    Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3T9e2io](https://bit.ly/3T9e2io)     Friday: ![kabiur-rahman-riyad-YzZJUXjb9aw-unsplash](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/kabiur-rahman-riyad-YzZJUXjb9aw-unsplash.jpg?width=318&name=kabiur-rahman-riyad-YzZJUXjb9aw-unsplash.jpg) ### AIRTEL AFRICA TEAMS UP WITH AMERICAN TOWER TO EXPAND SUB-SAHARAN CONNECTIVITY [American Tower Corporation](https://www.americantower.com), African operations and [Airtel](https://www.airtel.in) Africa plc, announced that they have entered into a multi-year, multi-product agreement. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3EEA9bZ](https://bit.ly/3EEA9bZ) ### ![venti-views-lI7dlA5VBp8-unsplash](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/venti-views-lI7dlA5VBp8-unsplash.jpg?width=318&name=venti-views-lI7dlA5VBp8-unsplash.jpg) ### Netflix ad-supported service to launch in November [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/gb/)is launching a new streaming option with adverts in November, introducing a less expensive offering as it fights to keep viewers. The plan will be available in 12 countries including the UK, US, Canada, Mexico and Australia. Read the full story here: [https://bbc.in/3MxU7H](https://bbc.in/3MxU7Hh)   Posted on 14th October 2022 in [5G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/5g), [B2B Content Marketing](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/b2b-content-marketing), [Cloud](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cloud), [Data Centre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/data-centre), [Network](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/network), [New technologies](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/new-technologies), [news](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/news), [Tech](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/tech), [Telecom](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecom), [Telecommunications](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecommunications) - [5G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/5g) - [B2B Content Marketing](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/b2b-content-marketing) - [Cloud](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cloud) - [Data Centre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/data-centre) - [Network](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/network) - [New technologies](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/new-technologies) - [news](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/news) - [Tech](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/tech) - [Telecom](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecom) - [Telecommunications](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecommunications) [Cost of Cyber Breach in Healthcare Up 42% Since 2020](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/cost-of-cyber-breach-in-healthcare-up-42-percent-since-2020) [Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (03/10/2022 - 07/10/2022)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/b2b-tech-telecoms-news-03-10-2022) ### Recent Posts ### Recent Comments [![Ilex Content](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/ilexcontent_April2019/Images/logo-small.png)](https://www.ilexcontent.com/) [Email](mailto:info@ilexcontent.com) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ilexcontent) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ilex-content-strategies) Copyright 2023 © Ilex Content Strategies Ltd.