This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover Connectivity, ChatGPT, AI, Cloud, Security, Data, Bluetooth and 5G.
Here are our highlights:
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EdgePoint and Globe strengthen connectivity in the Philippines
EdgePoint Infrastructure (EdgePoint), via its subsidiary, EdgePoint Towers (EdgePoint Philippines) is partnering with Globe Telecom on bolstering in-country connectivity.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/44hV3YO
China Telecom unveils plans for ChatGPT-like model
China Telecom is developing its own ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence (AI) model. The company’s cloud unit CTYun is testing self-developed large language models with plans to launch the service in the “near future”.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/41WxVxd
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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton warns about advancement of technology
Acclaimed computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton has joined numerous other industry experts to warn against the rapid development of artificial intelligence that could threaten privacy and jobs.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3LJhSgK
Virgin Media Business Unveils Upgraded Cloud and Security Solutions with Telefónica Tech
Virgin Media O2 Business began a new partnership with Telefónica Tech.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3nivRkj
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Space, telecoms players sign bid for IRIS² constellation
A group of European space and telecoms players have come together to form a partnership to respond to the European Commission’s call for tender related to the future European satellite constellation IRIS².
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/44qDmpS
T-Mobile data breach damaging to reputation, industry says
Despite only affecting a small number of customers, T-Mobile suffering yet another data breach can still be “highly damaging” to the company’s reputation and customer trust, Erfan Shadabi, cybersecurity expert at Comforte AG says.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3nhvvul
SecurityGen Sees Sharp Growth Fueled by Growing Demand for 5G Cybersecurity solutions
SecurityGen, a security solution and service provider for the telecom industry, has marked the end of Q1 2023 with a total of 40 operator customers in more than 20 countries.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/41Vlodz
Apple and Google team up to combat Bluetooth stalking
Big tech rivals Google and Apple have got together and jointly submitted a proposal for an industry specification designed to curb the use of Bluetooth devices for unwanted tracking.
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Dialog, Axiata Group and Bharti Airtel to merge Sri Lankan operations
Dialog Axiata (Dialog), Axiata Group (Axiata) and Bharti Airtel (Airtel) have entered into a binding term sheet to combine their operations in Sri Lanka.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3oYSevq
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Vodafone UK, ITN Broadcast Coronation of King Charles III using 5G SA Network
ITN's coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III will be the first UK broadcast enabled by a public 5G SA network.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3p3ekwV
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