This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover 5G, Amazon, AI, Smart Bases, Encrypted Messages, 3D Avatars, Data Leaks and Intelligent OptiX.
Here are our highlights:
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Vodafone UK Launches the UK’s first 5G SA Mobile Network for Consumers
Vodafone is the first company in the UK to offer customers a 5G Standalone network, the most advanced network available today.
Read the full story here: rb.gy/h6bho
Amazon plans to invest another $15 billion in India by 2030
Amazon plans to more than double its investment in India in the next seven years, the e-commerce group said, joining a roster of other high-profile American giants.
Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/mppujh67
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Deutsche Telekom Offers 5G roaming in 60 Countries
Holiday time is travel time. This week, the nationwide summer holiday season starts in North Rhine-Westphalia – and with it the main travel season for Germans. Thanks to roaming, Telekom customers won’t out on 5G surfing and streaming while on holiday.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3JwDnjn
More People Are Going Blind. AI Can Help Fight It
Early detection is crucial for treating eye disease. AI-enhanced eye scan analyses could spot warning signs quicker—and reach patients at scale. Since 2017, ophthalmology has been the busiest of all the medical specialties in the UK’s National Health Service.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Pw4i2s
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BT strikes Army deal to build ‘smart bases’
The contract will see BT provide managed Wi-Fi services across 162 new military sites. This week, UK operator BT has announced a multi-million-pound deal with the British Army to deliver managed Wi-Fi services, dubbed MOD Wi-FI, to 162 sites across the UK.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3O0NCiJ
Apple joins opposition to encrypted message app scanning
Apple has criticised powers in the Online Safety Bill that could be used to force encrypted messaging tools like iMessage and WhatsApp.
Read the full story here: https://shorturl.at/eQ068
Bang & Olufsen generates custom 3D avatars based on individuals’ music taste
Bang & Olufsen, has today unveiled a fresh way for audiophiles to enjoy and music: sharing 3D visualizations representing their listening habits.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3JCFpOK
US Patent and Trademark Office notifies filers of years-long data leak
The federal government agency has confirmed it inadvertently exposed 61,000 filers’ private addresses in a years-long data spill.
Read the full story here: https://tcrn.ch/46rodFM
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Huawei Unveils Four Intelligent OptiX F5.5G Practices
Telefonica and Nokia partner to target private 5G market in LatAm
Telefonica is keen to tap into the potential of private mobile networks for businesses in the Latin American region and has signed up Nokia to help.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3r6wsqG
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