This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover AI, Telecoms, Open RAN, 5G, Tech and Drones.
Here are our highlights:
Monday _____________________________
Snapchat: Snap AI chatbot 'may risk children's privacy'
Snapchat has been accused of a "worrying failure" to assess the potential privacy risks its AI chatbot poses to users - especially children. The Information Commissioner's Office warned it could close down the My AI feature in the UK after a "preliminary investigation".
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/45ijtAN
UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, US sign telecoms pact
Five countries have issued a statement of intent to foster greater collaboration on telecoms matters, the main areas of which appear to be Open RAN, 6G, and China related security concerns. The goal of the collaboration is to make sure the included countries are on the same page with policies relating to current and future telecoms technology.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3tqs47f
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Vodafone and Nokia to introduce Open RAN in Italy
Vodafone and Nokia will pilot a commercial 5G Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) trial in Italy for the first time. The two companies say this deepens their relationship and encourages competition, innovation and competitiveness while giving it greater digital autonomy.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/46oPx7f
Petronas launches Malaysia’s first 5G private network for enterprise use
Malaysian energy company Petronas has successfully adopted a 5G private network at is Regasification Terminal Sungai Udang, in Melaka, Malaysia.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3tmN2nn
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GMS makes three female c’level appointments in line with growth strategy
Global Message Services confirms the appointment of three c-suite executives to support the company’s global growth plans.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/46pAkmw
Ericsson Launches its Gen-E Graduate Program in the Middle East & Africa region
Ericsson has launched its Gen-E Graduate Program in the Middle East and Africa region to provide young talents world-class learning and career development opportunities.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/46JsVhx
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Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away
Nearly half a billion small electricals such as cables, lights, mini fans and disposable vapes, were thrown away last year, research from Material Focus has shown. These "Fast Tech" items, the electrical version of fast fashion, are the fastest-growing e-waste type, it says.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/3rPsFyO
Spain launches €544 million rural 5G SA tender
The Spanish government has launched the next phase of its €1 billion plan to ensure remote areas benefit from the latest mobile tech. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation invited applicants to apply for a share of €544 million of funding for 5G standalone deployments.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/474DpZh
friday______________________________
BT releases Drone SIM to allow UAV’s to operate beyond line of sight
Drone piloting has been limited to line-of-sight radio transmission or local Wi-Fi to operate. BT has announced the launch of the UK’s first drone SIM in a first for the UK market.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3rMhS8D
Phoenix Tower International inks deal to enter German tower market
Blackstone backed Phoenix Tower International (PTI) has signed a deal with Novec BV, to acquire its German subsidiary, Novec Gmbh.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Fc5LVv
