This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover 4G, Broadband, Data Centres, AI, ChatGPT, Networks, Satellites and Data Storage.
Here are our highlights:
Monday _____________________________
Safaricom Revamps its 4G Wi-Fi Proposition
Safaricom has announced a revamp of its 4G Wi-Fi proposition to reduce router prices and introduce new daily allocation packages for its home customers as an alternative to the fibre service. Under the revamped plan, new customers will enjoy KES 4,000 off 4G Wi-Fi routers and get a free 30GB welcome bundle.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3msveUL
Telkom Integrates its Broadband Business into Telkomsel
Telkom and Telkomsel have signed a Conditional Spin-off Agreement to integrate IndiHome into Telkomsel.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3ZYNXEY
Tuesday_____________________________
Equinix unveils latest data centre in Montreal
Equinix has confirmed plans to build an International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Montreal.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/41cPdWa
AI: China tech giant Alibaba to roll out ChatGPT rival
Chinese technology giant Alibaba has announced plans to roll out its own artificial intelligence (AI) ChatGPT-style product called Tongyi Qianwen.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/3zOQlUw
Wednesday___________________________
Robot hand uses 'skin' to hold chopsticks, balls, and bubble wrap just right
University of Cambridge researchers made a 3D-printed hand that looks just as convincing when holding some bubble wrap as it does wielding a chopstick, ready for whatever noodles you throw at it.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3GD1dsp
AI generated newsreader debuts in Kuwait
An AI generated newsreader has been revealed by a media outlet in Kuwait. Kuwait News posted a video to their Twitter account over the weekend showing the computerised anchor introducing "herself" as "Fedha".
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/403q7Z5
stc expands network cap in Saudi during Ramadan
stc has expanded its network capabilities by 18% in Madina, Saudi Arabia to keep pace with the rising visitor numbers and pilgrims during the month of Ramadan.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4162LTV
Siemens, Microsoft Use Generative AI to Drive Industrial Productivity
Siemens and Microsoft are harnessing the collaborative power of generative AI to help industrial companies drive innovation and efficiency across the design, engineering, manufacturing and operational lifecycle of products.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/404ypja
friday____________________________
SES signs €75m worth of contract extensions
SES has signed multi-year capacity agreements totalling more than €75 million in backlog with several German private and public broadcasters.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3KyiDHL
Hackers claim vast access to Western Digital systems
The hackers who breached data storage giant Western Digital claim to have stolen around 10 terabytes of data from the company, including reams of customer information.
Read the full story here: https://tcrn.ch/406Fdgf
