This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover topics including real-time language translation, 5G networks, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, online safety laws, global connectivity corridors, cloud regions, network infrastructure, satellite connectivity and UK data centre plans.
Here are our highlights:
monday_____________________________
OpenAI to open office in Seoul amid growing demand for ChatGPT
OpenAI will set up its first office in Seoul and has established an entity in South Korea as demand in the country jumps for its ChatGPT service, the company said on Monday.
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AIS has launched the AI Calling service — a real-time language translation feature during calls — available worldwide without downloading additional applications, only on the AIS 5G network.
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tuesday___________________________
EE and Ontix boost 5G capacity with small cell rollout in Westminster
Mobile connectivity in central London has received a major upgrade as EE and infrastructure partner Ontix announce the deployment of 80 small cells across Westminster.
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Exabeam, Inspira Launch Global Partnership to Strengthen AI-Powered Cybersecurity
Inspira will now offer the complete suite of Exabeam products as both a MSSP and an authorised reseller.
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Wednesday___________________________
Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an online child safety bill that requires Apple and Google to ensure that their app stores verify the age of users in the nation's second most populous state.
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ZOI, Horizon Scope, ITPC launch new Middle East-Europe digital corridor
Microsoft launches cloud region in Malaysia
Microsoft has launched its first cloud region in Malaysia. Malaysia West, located in Kuala Lumpur, is now generally available. Comprised of three availability zones, the region is described by Microsoft as "AI ready" and will provide Malaysian organisations with Microsoft cloud services offering in-country data residency.
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Telus commits to major connectivity drive with $70bn Canada investment
Telus has revealed a landmark $70 billion investment over the next five years to expand and enhance its network infrastructure and operations across Canada, reinforcing its role as a driving force in the nation’s digital transformation.
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Intelsat to hook up Solomon Islands with satellite connectivity
Intelsat and Solomon Telekom Company Limited (STCL) will beef up the connectivity in the Solomon Islands via one of the former’s satellites.
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UK unveils plans for new £9bn data centre campus
Plans have been submitted for what would be the UK’s largest data centre development, located near Lincolnshire. As a result, the proposed site would span as much as 435 acres (176 hectares) of current farmland, creating over 1,000 jobs.
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