Blockchain
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Raj Brahmbhatt speaks to Capacity's Saf Malik, introducing us to the Zeebu platform, what problems it aims to solve and the long term benefits of Blockchain technology. -
Marcus Bagnall, telecoms and technology partner, and Ben Towell, paralegal, of Wiggin LLP, investigate the growing role of blockchain in telecoms network infrastructure.
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Communications Business Automation Network Limited (_CBAN) confirms the launch of the Data on Demand blockchain for connectivity commercial settlements.
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STC Bahrain has launched a Chainlink node through which it will provide smart contracts – and it is claiming a first for major telcos in the MENA region.
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Ukrtelecom, Ukraine's incumbent telco, reports that as of this morning, 75% of its regional hubs remain operational and that its national carrier network is still working
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Orange chooses 5G SA network partners in Europe
Forthcoming events
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A very British approach to regulation; altimeter checks in Norway and the cold side of quantum computing
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TIM Brasil’s acquisition of Oi Group’s mobile assets has been approved by Brazillian antitrust watchdog CADE.
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South Africa’s spectrum auction will begin the public auction of its high frequency digital spectrum within a month, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
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Seacom will acquire selected infrastructure assets from Africell in Uganda as the company continues to expand its East African footprint.
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Ethio Telecom partnered with Subex for a new business assurance solution using the enterprise AI platform HyperSense.
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Direct Internet Access (DIA) is hot on the heels of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), which has experienced a sharp decline, with 42% of average sites running the product in 2021 according to TeleGeography.
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The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Is partnering with the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) to promote digital inclusion in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
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DE-CIX New York has announced it is now consistently exceeding one terabit per second (Tbps) peak internet traffic across its NY/NJ internet exchange platform.
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Orange Spain has declined to comment on reports linking it with a merger with its local rival MasMovil.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is in negotiations with Fiji’s telecoms operator Fintel to establish a ground station in the country as it helps restore internet connectivity.
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Young women aspiring to a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are able to access a new scholarship, courtesy of Telesat.
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Norwegian regulator Nkom has conducted tests to determine whether 5G could interfere with altimeters in helicopters.
