Technologies
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As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the data centre, cloud, and wider connectivity sectors are gearing up for a transformative year ahead. -
Nokia, in collaboration with SK Broadband, has implemented a quantum-secure leased line network for Korea Hydro Nuclear Power (KHNP) to enhance protection against cyber threats.
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Google has unveiled its latest quantum computing chip, Willow, a next-generation hardware unit that dramatically reduces quantum computational errors and can perform complex calculations exponentially faster than classical supercomputers.
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Viasat and Vodafone are among the big-name brands to have joined Digital Catapult’s quantum innovation accelerator, which aims to fast-track the development of practical quantum applications.
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Telefónica Germany is trailing quantum technologies to improve the performance and security of its mobile networks.
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Atos has revealed the French state is in talks to acquire the company’s Advanced Computing business in a deal that could be worth up to €625 million (US$656 million).
Forthcoming events
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IBM confirms that LG Electronics has joined the IBM Quantum Network to advance industry applications of quantum computing.
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Ontix, a company building small-cell networks across parts of London, has hired Andy McKinnon from Huawei as chief commercial officer.
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Inmarsat, the company that is the subject of a US$7.3 billion takeover deal by Viasat, has started a 200-day process to put its latest satellite into service.
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T-Mobile US achieved its highest ever post-paid net customer additions and post-paid account net additions for full-year 2021.
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In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from Subsea cables to roaming charges and satellite launches.
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T-Mobile US and Crown Castle International have signed a new 12-year agreement to support the build-out of T-Mobile's US 5G network.
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IBM confirms that Ana Paula Assis has been appointed general manager for IBM Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
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Satellite company OneWeb finished 2021 on a high, with another successful launch, but the date of its commercial start is still unclear.
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Iridium Communications has appointed Manjula Sriram as the company's new vice president & chief information officer (CIO).
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KT Corporation, NTT DOCOMO and Fujitsu have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further their cooperation on a 5G Open RAN Ecosystem.
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Ethiopia has cancelled its plan to offer a new telecoms licence that would have brought a third company into the market, compete with Ethio Telecom and Safaricom.
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DISH Network has a new president and COO, following the promotion of John Swieringa.
