2023)

Written by Ilex Community Manager | 12-May-2023 10:38:15

This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.

The stories cover 5G, AI, Hacks, Cloud, Advertising, Cell Towers, Mobile Security, Apps, Internet Cables and Mergers.

Here are our highlights:

Monday _____________________________

Sangoma Adds 5G Wireless Broadband to suite

Sangoma Technologies, a trusted leader in delivering cloud-based Communications as a Service solutions for companies of all sizes, announced the addition of 5G Wireless Broadband to its product suite.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3HRGGAF

Samsung bans staff from using generative AI after data leak

The South Korean electronics giant said staff would be restricted from using AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard following misuse by staff.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/42EAXGj

Tuesday_____________________________

Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Joseph Sullivan was found guilty of paying hackers $100,000 (£79,000) after they gained access to 57 million records of Uber customers.

Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/42gs2uV

BT and Five9 expand cloud partnership

BT and Five9, a provider of the intelligent CX Platform will expand their partnership to enhance the choice of contact centre services and solutions offered to organisations globally.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/44JZUSE

Wednesday___________________________

Oatly challenges Big Dairy over climate impact with free advertising offer

Oatly announced a new sustainability campaign challenging Big Dairy to fess up to its climate footprint in return for advertising space paid for by the company.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/44LOJJ8

Verizon, Vertical Bridge Partner to Build Cell Towers Across the US

Verizon and Vertical Bridge have entered into an agreement to build cell towers across the US to expand Verizon’s 4G and 5G Ultra Wideband services.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3VPZW7r

Thursday____________________________

Zimperium Launches Unified Mobile security PLatform

Zimperium, the leading mobile security solution for endpoints and apps, today announced the launch of the Zimperium Mobile-First Security Platform™.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3I25juz

Disney to unify Hulu and Disney+ content in one app

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced Wednesday that content from Hulu and Disney+ will be offered in a unified app in the US. At the same time, Disney will keep selling and supporting its premium streaming apps on a standalone basis.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/42JUPrD

friday______________________________

EU plans Black Sea internet cable to reduce reliance on Russia

The EU is planning an undersea internet cable to improve connectivity to Georgia and reduce dependence on lines running through Russia.

Read the full story here: https://on.ft.com/3LVWvry

Vodafone and Three prepare to announce merger

Vodafone and Three are close to agreeing on a merger of their UK telecoms businesses, creating the biggest mobile operator in the country.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3VYUAXJ ________________________________________________________________________________________

View full post