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Written by Ilex Community Manager | 26-Feb-2024 14:54:37

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

The stories cover Nokia, AI, Gen Z, Satellites, Monzo, Microsoft, UK GOV, IBM, Cyber Attacks, China and AT&T.

Here are our highlights:

monday_____________________________

Nokia unveils 5G partnerships with Dell and Microsoft

Finnish telecoms vendor Nokia has announced two new partnerships – with Dell Technologies and Microsoft – as it seeks to drive 5G adoption in the enterprise sector.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/49f28vc

Big tech vows action on 'deceptive' AI in elections

Most of the world's largest tech companies, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft, have agreed to tackle what they are calling deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) in elections.Twenty firms have signed an accord committing them to fighting voter-deceiving content.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/48mJRuw

TUEsday___________________________

Gen Z offered doubled salary prospects through tech boot camps

Most of the world's largest tech companies, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft, have agreed to tackle what they are calling deceptive artificial intelligence in elections.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3SJ6Qu5

Out-of-control satellite hurtling towards Earth due to hit atmosphere

Three UK experienced a network outage over the weekend, causing issues for thousands of customers unable to make calls or access mobile data.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3I4whkP

WEDNESday___________________________

Monzo close to new funding round at £4bn valuation – report

The London-based digital bank is in the late stages of a fundraise of up to £350m, according to sources close to the situation, first reported by the Financial Times.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/48nEKdJ

Microsoft boosts AI in Spain with $2.1bn investment

Brad Smith, the company’s vice chair and president made the announcement on X, writing: “I’m thrilled to announce that we will expand our AI and cloud infrastructure in Spain by $2.1B USD in the next two years. The company says it aims to meet growing demand for AI and cloud solutions.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/48oIJGP

Thursday____________________________

UK Gov Reaches 1 Million Gigabit Broadband Milestone

The UK government today announced that more than one million homes, businesses and public buildings can now access the best internet speeds on the market as a result of the rollout of faster, more reliable broadband.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/4bGiQW9

IBM reveals surge in cyberattacks leveraging compromised accounts

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting valid user accounts to gain access to corporate networks, making this tactic a preferred weapon of choice for threat actors.

Read the full story here: bit.ly/3SLeLap

Friday____________________________

China tech firm claimed it could hack Foreign Office

A Chinese cyber security firm claimed it had the ability to hack the UK's Foreign Office, leaked documents suggest.UK government agencies, think tanks, businesses and charities also appear in the leaked i-Soon data.Other documents hint at successful hacks of public bodies.

Read the full story here: bbc.in/48r6YUX

AT&T says service has been restored after,nationwide outage

AT&T’s network went down for many of its customers across the United States Thursday morning, leaving customers unable to place calls, text or access the internet.

Read the full story here: cnn.it/48xRkXU

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