India’s internet shutdowns are a threat to the global digital economy
India's booming e-commerce industry has attracted the attention of UK investors but internet shutdowns have become a fix for anything from protest to exam cheating.
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Clash over 5G aircraft interference is a sign of things to come
Fears that 5G networks may interfere with aircraft safety equipment have slowed roll-out in the US. Expect more disputes over spectrum access, an expert tells Tech Monitor.
AWS wants to help your business build better chatbots
The chatbot market is growing, but conversational AI is not always trusted by consumers. A new feature from cloud provider AWS, announced at its re:Invent conference, could change this for the better.
China accounted for 70% of global 5G subscriptions in 2021
China accounted for more than two-thirds of global 5G subscriptions this year, according to Ericsson's latest Mobility Report, but penetration in North America and Western Europe is catching up.
The launch of Nokia’s SaaS products for telcos could be impeccably timed
As telecoms companies look to a future in the cloud, Nokia's new subscription service may help it cash in on this growing trend.
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Inmarsat’s sale to Viasat would be another blow for British technology
Though the space industry is changing rapidly, geostationary satellite pioneer Inmarsat remains a key player in the sector. Its sale to a US rival would be a blow for Britain.
Is edge computing good or bad for the planet?
Edge computing will reduce the need to transport data to cloud facilities but may also curb the efficiency benefits of hyperscale cloud services.
The UK National Space Strategy will succeed by improving services on the ground
The real value of the UK’s new National Space Strategy will be improving public services here on Earth, says Robert Stoneman, service director at GlobalData Public Sector.
How telcos can accelerate the slow pace of the UK 5G roll-out
China and other emerging economies are pushing ahead with adoption of 5G, but Britons have so far been waiting on the sidelines.
5G could save miners’ lives but cost them their jobs
Though 5G could cut the number of miners who die at work each year, automation presents a problem for mining companies facing social pressures around the world.
Why edge computing will play a leading role in the evolution of CX
The need for high performance in customer-facing digital systems is prompting organisations to move data processing closer to the edge.
Global 5G connections will more than double by 2025, GSMA predicts
5G will account for 21% of all mobile internet connections by 2025, the trade body predicts, as operators plough over 80% of their capital investment in 5G infrastructure.
The (cable) war in the Pacific
Citing security concerns, the US and its allies have blocked several attempts by China to fund new subsea internet cables.
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