This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover Satellites, Data Centers, Network Slices, Vision Pro, Digital Inclusion, Cloud, Brain-Monitoring Technology, TikTok, AI and Cyber Security.
Here are our highlights:
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Starlink granted satellite license in Costa Rica
After six month wait, Elon Musk’s satellite company adds another Central American market to its coverage. Starlink, the SpaceX backed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite provider responsible for providing broadband services, has been granted a licence in Costa Rica.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/45MD5OD
GlobalNet launches 400G connections in Frankfurt
GlobalNet has upgraded its main Arista switch to the latest version on its communication centre in Frankfurt, enabling access to the 400G ports. One of the first 400G clients connected via the DATAIX traffic exchange points has been a major, unnamed hosting provider that can now use more modern interfaces.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/43igHeu
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Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson unveil network slicing PoC
Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson confirm the world's first implementation of a solution to customise and manage end-to-end network slices.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Cco0Z9
Vision Pro: Apple's new augmented reality headset unveiled
Apple has unveiled a much-anticipated augmented reality headset, Apple Vision Pro, in its first major hardware launch for almost a decade.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3oOh9lL
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“Mobile inclusivity can impact women’s education,” says Jazz’s Ibrahim
The GSMA’s new data shows further slowdown in digital inclusion for women.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Ng2Uj3
Cisco Showcases Vision to Simplify Networking and Securely Connect the World
Cisco is on a mission to simplify IT, announcing its vision for Cisco Networking Cloud, an integrated management platform experience for both on-prem and cloud operating models.
Mind how you use brain data, privacy watchdog warns
Companies in the future may use brain-monitoring technology to watch or hire workers, the data watchdog says. But there is a real danger of discrimination if the technology is not developed and used properly, the Information Commissioner's Office says.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/3N0b5yy
TikTok: ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong activists
TikTok's owner ByteDance has been accused of allowing Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members to access the data of Hong Kong civil rights activists and protesters.
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Britain to host first global summit on artificial intelligence safety
Britain will host a global summit on artificial intelligence safety later this year.
Read the full story here: https://reut.rs/43RR1FE
Huge cyber security lab opens in Cheltenham
A cyber security laboratory big enough to test cars, private jets and aircraft engines has opened in Cheltenham. The facility is over 5,000 sq ft (464 sq metres) and is based near the UK's intelligence agency GCHQ.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/3NnH2CA
