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Orange promises gold standard connectivity for Paris Olympics🏅

As the countdown to Paris 2024 begins, Orange is gearing up to deliver the most connected Olympic Games. With a robust 5G network spanning 120 sites, Orange ensures seamless connectivity for 15 million visitors and four billion viewers.

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Four cloud computing myths in Life Sciences 🔬

Benchling's CISO Zach Powers debunks misconceptions: cloud security surpasses on-premises, responsibilities are shared, secure configurations are key, and cloud data transparency aids compliance. Embrace the cloud to boost innovation and collaboration.

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Orange is boosting sustainable connectivity and AI at the Orange Velodrome.

Orange Business is leveraging 5G and AI for crowd management and security. From seamless connectivity for fans to groundbreaking AI tools and significant energy savings, they are redefining the future of sports venues.

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Google, Amazon, and Tripadvisor are the top three most scraped websites 💻

We look at the top 10 most scraped websites for data and how businesses can use data scraping for SEO, market trends, and competitive insights.

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Everton Football Club's tech director reports on the team's new future-proof fortress ⚽️

Everton FC have plans for a new stadium, designed to be a 'fortress' for the team, with advanced technology and fan experience in mind. The stadium is future-proof, complete with sustainable energy sources and connectivity.

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Almost half of Brits would vote for AI over the PM Rishi Sunak.

The survey conducted by AIPRM revealed that 46% of Brits would consider voting for an AI candidate over a human one. The study also found that 41% of respondents believe AI would make better decisions than elected officials.

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IBM and HCLTech launch Gen AI centers in US, UK and India 🤖

These centers will focus on developing solutions using artificial intelligence for various industries. The collaboration aims to harness the power of AI to address complex business challenges and drive innovation.

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BT calls for ‘coordinated approach’ to NHS tech adoption 🏥

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is under increasing strain, with the number of people waiting over 12 hours in A&E departments reaching almost 45,000 in October, a 35% increase from the previous month.

A survey by BT found that 53% of NHS staff believe AI could significantly impact clinical service delivery, particularly in automating appointment booking and improving diagnosis accuracy.

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‘DevOps isn’t working’: security and cost issues hamper Kubernetes 🧑‍💻

A global survey by security firm Venafi highlights potential challenges and risks faced by developers using Kubernetes. While 84% of IT professionals see Kubernetes as the future for application development, nearly 60% of respondents, involved in cloud migration, admit lacking understanding of the associated security risks.

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Robotic exosuit aids caregivers with heavy lifting 🧑‍⚕️

German Bionic introduces Apogee+, a groundbreaking exosuit designed for caregivers. This robotic skeleton assists in heavy lifting, making daily caregiving tasks more manageable.

With the ability to compensate for up to 66 pounds of weight, it aids in tasks like transferring patients between beds and wheelchairs.

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🌐 UN has voted in favour to regulate Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) rules.

Austria’s resolution, though not urging negotiations, highlights the need for action to counter AWS risks. There are concerns over safety, ethics, and compliance with laws. While some see them as revolutionary, others worry about rapid escalation and ethical dilemmas.

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Cyber crime, climate change and AI are top threats, US state CIOs tell IBM 🌱

A report by IBM, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), and the Centre for Digital Governance (CDG). The report, based on interviews with 20 state CIOs, highlights that cyber threats remain a significant concern, especially as attackers increasingly use AI and other tools.

Climate disasters are also identified as a major risk, impacting critical infrastructure.

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US state CIOs say cyber crime and AI are among top threats US state CIOs are ramping up preparations for cyber threats, climate emergencies, workforce shortages and AI, according to a report.

Virgin Media partners with a farm to trial mobile connectivity in agriculture 🚜

Virgin Media aims to demonstrate how enhanced mobile connectivity can benefit rural agriculture. The farm has been equipped with sensors and monitors to eliminate signal blackspots, providing reliable and high-speed mobile network coverage. The partnership aims to support various connected technology use cases.

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US, Korea and NI announce economy-boosting connectivity projects 📱

They have committed to promoting open and secure 5G wireless technologies, networks, and services to support the growth of the global digital economy, particularly in developing countries. The collaboration also extends to areas such as AI, cloud policy, and the secure and trusted flow of data.

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Does this guy look familiar to you at all? 🤔

People Managing People (PMP) has used AI-based image synthesis techniques to create an average face of FTSE100 CEOs named "Andrew." The generated image aims to illustrate the gender disparity in the C-suite.

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Connected Britain: OEMs & providers ‘jump the gun’ with Wi-Fi 7 offerings 📶

Wi-Fi 7 promises four times faster broadband, higher data rates, lower latency, and increased capacity for connected devices. Qualcomm's SVP anticipates Wi-Fi 7 benefiting enterprises dealing with increased video conferencing and bandwidth management needs.

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Business leaders more anxious about ransomware than recession ⚠️

This is according to a study commissioned by Veeam Software. The report surveyed 100 UK directors who had experienced a ransomware attack in the past 18 months.

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Apple and Microsoft oust energy from top spots as most highly valued firms 📈

A report by City Index has highlighted the shift from big oil to big tech in terms of market capitalisation. In 1980, oil companies dominated the list, but in 2023, technology companies are at the top.

Apple claims the top spot with a market cap of $3.03 trillion, followed by Microsoft at $2.51 trillion.

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Heineken and UK tech firm Arwen team with footballers Gary Neville and Jill Scott in AI sexism test ⚽️

The collaboration launched an AI-powered online moderation tool aimed at protecting sports fans from offensive content on social media.

The tool uses artificial intelligence to tailor content based on user preferences, scoring and instantly hiding comments that breach individual tolerances.

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Cisco is set to acquire software firm Splunk for $28 billion, with the goal of strengthening its security and observability portfolio 🤝

This move is expected to enhance AI-enabled security and observability capabilities, making organizations more secure and resilient in an AI-powered world.

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Elon Musk confirms he took Starlink sat offline to disrupt Ukraine strike on Russia 🛰

The decision was to avoid being "complicit in a major act of war." Ukraine had requested connectivity from Starlink for what was revealed to be a planned attack on Russia's navy off the coast of Crimea in 2022.

Starlink had previously provided critical communication services in Ukraine during the conflict.

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Over a third of hospitality organisations have reported a data breach ⚠️

A Trustwave report reveals that 89% of these businesses that suffered a data breach reported multiple incidents in a year.

The adoption of generative AI, contactless payment systems, and third-party risks are identified as emerging trends posing unique challenges in the hospitality industry's cybersecurity landscape.

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Vodafone partners with Amazon for satellite 5G in Europe and Africa 📶

The partnership to extend 4G and 5G connectivity across Europe and Africa will use Project Kuiper's satellite network.

It aims to offer 5G connectivity to underserved communities and remote areas, benefiting schools, businesses, emergency services, and disaster relief efforts.

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Data watchdogs issue joint data scraping guidance for social media platforms 📄

Twelve authorities worldwide, including the UK's ICO are urging social media companies to enhance their protection against illegal data scraping, particularly from platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

They emphasize that data scraping from social media poses privacy risks and can lead to harm, such as identity fraud and surveillance.

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China Mobile launches hybrid quantum-classical cloud platform ☁️

This is in partnership with China Electronics Technology Group Corp (CETGC). The platform connects existing public cloud service to 20-qubit quantum computers built by CETGC. The platform will focus on applications in AI, biomedicine, intelligent transportation, and aerospace.

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Pass new AI legislation or fall behind the EU and the US, UK MPs warn 🇬🇧

A UK parliamentary committee has warned that the country needs to introduce new AI legislation to avoid falling behind the EU and the US. 12 challenges were identified that must be addressed, including issues related to bias, privacy, access to large datasets, job displacement, and AI's potential threat to human life.

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Gigafactory giant raises $1.2bn for expansion in Europe and US 🏭

Swedish electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Northvolt has raised money from investors, including BlackRock. The funding will support the company's expansion into Europe and North America as governments worldwide aim to increase the adoption of electric cars, which rely on lithium-ion batteries.

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UK government £100m spend for AI chips may not be enough, experts warn 🤖

The UK government's plan is to strengthen its position in the global AI competition but it may not be sufficient. While the government aims to collaborate with major chipmaking companies, the investment is considered relatively low compared to the substantial investments made by the US, EU, and China.

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