--- title: Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (10/07/2023 - 14/07/2023) description: In this week's news roundup, we looked at the top news stories from the global B2B tech & telecoms industry. --- [Ilex Insights](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog) # [Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (10/07/2023 - 14/07/2023)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/b2b-tech-telecoms-news-12-12-22-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) Written by [Ilex Community Manager](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/author/ilex-community-manager) | 14-Jul-2023 08:56:42 This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry. The stories cover Dairy Cattle, 5G, Console Connect, AI, Activision Blizzard, Solar Power, Hackers, Network Investments and Satellites.  Here are our highlights:   # Monday \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # Daffodil extract fed to cows could be 'game changer' in reducing methane production Researchers are working with farmers across England and Wales in a bid to make a "huge difference" by reducing methane production and feed costs for dairy cattle. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/44iLXKR](https://bit.ly/44iLXKR)  # [Vodafone](https://www.vodafone.com/) uses 5G to provide vision enhancing headsets for Wimbledon Visually impaired tennis fans will be able to watch matches from anywhere on the court, courtesy of new technology from Vodafone and GiveVision. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/44hEg7O](https://bit.ly/44hEg7O)  # Tuesday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # Strategic investment in [Console Connect](https://www.consoleconnect.com/) Infratil has announced strategic investment in Console Connect in partnership with Hong Kong Telecom. Console Connect is a top-3 global software-defined interconnection platform offering next-generation automated connectivity solutions. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3PTdUoo](https://bit.ly/3PTdUoo)  # [Vodafone](https://www.vodafone.com/) warns of investment cuts if Three merger is blocked Vodafone CEO has warned that if the Vodafone–Three merger is stopped by the Competition and Markets Authority, vital investments in UK infrastructure will be prevented.  Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3rnb0Oq](https://bit.ly/3rnb0Oq)   ## Wednesday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff An Indian CEO is being criticised after he said that his firm had replaced 90% of its support staff with an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Suumit Shah, founder of Dukaan, said on Twitter that the chatbot had drastically improved first response and resolution time of customers' queries. Read the full story here: [https://bbc.in/44mS0y1](https://bbc.in/44mS0y1)  # [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb)'s deal to buy Call of Duty maker boosted by US  The chances of Microsoft taking over major games publisher Activision Blizzard have been given a big boost after a US judge rejected a request from US regulators to block the deal. Microsoft said after the US win it would focus on resolving concerns in the UK. Read the full story here: [https://bbc.in/46CNoW2](https://bbc.in/46CNoW2)  T hursday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # [Ericsson](https://www.ericsson.com/en) introduce solar-powered 5G site This week, Swedish telecoms equipment vendor Ericsson has showcased its latest smart connected 5G site, coupling on-site renewable energy with new intelligent energy management technology. The site is powered by local solar panels and integrated lithium-ion batteries.  Read the full story here: [bit.ly/44Fbpdk](https://totaltele.com/ericsson-introduce-solar-powered-5g-site/) # Chinese hackers raided US government email accounts by exploiting Microsoft cloud bug Chinese hackers exploited a flaw in Microsoft’s cloud email service to gain access to the email accounts of U.S. government employees, the technology giant has confirmed. Read the full story here: [https://tcrn.ch/44iA1sy](https://tcrn.ch/44iA1sy)  friday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   # [Vodacom](https://www.vodacom.co.za/) to Spend Over Half a Billion Rand in Eastern Cape Vodacom Eastern Cape region will invest over R500 million into the network and power backup upgrades across the province during the 2023/2024 financial year. This significant investment into the network will help the region expand connectivity in deep rural areas. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/43rL0if](https://bit.ly/43rL0if)  # Aeolus: Satellite the size of a small car set to plummet to Earth within weeks The Aeolus satellite has been orbiting the planet at an altitude of 200 miles for five years, but now its fuel is almost spent. Read the full story here: [https://bit.ly/3JU8iWY](https://bit.ly/3JU8iWY)  \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [View full post](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/b2b-tech-telecoms-news-12-12-22-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Ilex Community Manager" }, "dateModified" : "2023-07-14T08:56:42.835Z", "datePublished" : "2023-07-14T08:56:42Z", "headline" : "Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (10/07/2023 - 14/07/2023)", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 627, "url" : "https://5631444.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5631444/FebBanner%20-%20smaller%20size.png", "width" : 1200 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/b2b-tech-telecoms-news-12-12-22-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60.0, "url" : "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5631444/Ilex%20Content%20Logo_High%20Res-1.jpg", "width" : 99.988716 }, "name" : "Ilex Insights" } } ```