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• Nvidia builds new AI platform to give robots better brains

  04-06-2018 18:20
  Nvidia has announced the general availability of its Isaac platform designed to bring the futuristic world of robots for manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, construction and other industries.
  The platform was launched at Computex 2018, includes hardware, software and a virtual-world robot simulator, as well as Jetson Xavier, which Nvidia claim’s is world’s first computer designed specifically for robotics.
  “AI is the most powerful technology force of our time,” said CE
  
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• Stirling gets a spoonful of CityFibre

  04-06-2018 17:24
  MLL Telecom and CityFibre have announced a new partnership to deliver gigabit fibre connections to local businesses over a new fibre network being built by the latter.
  The new offering, FibreConnect, was announced during Stirling Business Week, and will build on initiatives made by the city to become more agile and increase productivity by embracing technologies such as cloud computing software, high quality video conferencing and smart office appliances. The CityFibre fibre network currently sp
  
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• Bringing BSS/OSS into the new age – it’s now or never

  04-06-2018 14:43
  Telecoms.com periodically invites third parties to share their views on the industry’s most pressing issues. In this piece Tony Gillick, VP Solutions Management at Openet, urges the industry to transform its approach to BSS and OSS before it’s too late.
  TM Forum’s recent launch of its Open Digital Architecture is good news for the industry. It captures a lot of the good work that has already taken place and sets out a blueprint for the digital transformation of BSS and OSS
  
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• The Telecoms.com Podcast: GDPR SNAFU

  04-06-2018 14:42
  Now with added video!
  
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• Nordics oppose Europe’s tax assault on Silicon Valley

  04-06-2018 14:18
  Sweden, Denmark and Finland have all come out in opposition of Europe’s plans to have a tax crack-down on Silicon Valley firms, questioning the long-term benefits to the bloc’s economy.
  The question of taxing the internet companies has been a long-running one, and while the European Commission’s plans might have attracted interest from headline-chasing politicians there has also been a fair bit of criticism. Of course the internet companies are against the plans, but several sm
  
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• BT CEO in last chance saloon as investors voice concern

  04-06-2018 13:15
  New criticism of BT CEO has emerged, with some investors questioning his position at the helm as share price drops to the lowest point for six years.
  According to the FT, five investors have requested a meeting with no-nonsense Chairperson Jan du Plessis to discuss whether Patterson is the right person to lead the transformation of the BT machine after numerous scandals and poor performances littering the record books in recent years. This is not the first time Patterson’s role has come in
  
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• Resilient plc announce significant new service for reducing financial crime

  04-06-2018 13:01
  London, 4th June 2018 - Resilient plc today is pleased to announce a new service, smartnumbers fraud detection, aimed at reducing the high cost of fraud and ensuring the protection of customer identities. This ground-breaking service, the first of its kind in the UK, reduces a firm’s exposure to telephone fraud and the corresponding damage to revenue and reputation from fraudulent transactions. According to the UK Fraud Costs Measurement Committee, fraud costs UK firms more...Source: RealW
  
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• Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone claim first European NB-IoT roaming trial

  04-06-2018 12:34
  Low power IoT network technology isn’t much good if it can’t easily cross national borders, so DT and Vodafone have been looking into that with the help of the GSMA.
  In fact the GSMA was the one to make the announcement, claiming the two operator groups “…have successfully completed the first international roaming trial in Europe using licensed NB-IoT technology.” NB-IoT is generally accepted to be the default LPWAN technology, for which Vodafone has been one of th
  
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• Facebook’s shareholder meeting reveals investor tensions

  04-06-2018 12:21
  Investors are demanding and sometimes inconsiderate of the ebbs and flows of the business world, but Facebook’s Annual Shareholder meeting demonstrated the frustrations and fears surrounding the company’s precarious position.
  The last couple of months have seen Facebook as the recipient of some pretty intense criticism and scrutiny, primarily from politicians and the media, but this meeting has the potential to cause some very considerable damage. Mark Zuckerberg might be able to ign
  
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• CEBIT 2018: Italtel to showcase digital transformation solutions

  04-06-2018 12:00
  Tools for Industry 4.0, advanced telemedicine, cybersecurity and quality of experience enforcement will be demonstratedHannover, Germany, June 4, 2018 – Italtel, which together with Exprivia forms a new international player in the design and development of innovative solutions and services for digital transformation, will present its latest offerings to help enterprises digitalize their processes and build new business models for key vertical markets at CEBIT 2018.Speaking ahead of the sho
  
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• HUBER+SUHNER launch solution to combat flexibility issues in defense applications at Eurosatory 2018

  04-06-2018 11:00
  Addressing the evolving technical requirements of the modern battlefield, the worldwide launch of the Spuma RS demonstrates high flexibility for mobile applications, while the new High-Power Limiters offer proven protection for sensitive electronicsParis, 4 June. Leading manufacturer of components and systems for optical and electrical connectivity, HUBER+SUHNER, is set to highlight its powerful new solutions designed for the rigors of Defense applications at Eurosatory 2018, in Paris, June 11-1
  
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• Australia considers Huawei 5G ban over security concerns

  04-06-2018 07:53
  Chairman John Lord hits back after MP claims telecoms group was controlled by Beijing
  
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• BT chief executive Gavin Patterson faces shareholder backlash

  04-06-2018 05:00
  Investor patience wears thin as telco’s shares hit 6-year low
  
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• World Communication Awards highlight key industry trends for 2018

  04-06-2018 02:00
  This year the World Communication Awards are set to be bigger, better and more inclusive than ever before, with a host of new categories added this year by the judges.
  The new categories reflect the changing state of the industry and offer a fascinating insight into the evolution of the telecommunications landscape…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Three and Superdrug launch new UK MVNO

  04-06-2018 02:00
  UK mobile network operator, Three, is set to launch a new mobile service in partnership with high street cosmetics retailer, Superdrug. Superdrug Mobile will be available exclusively to the 12 million members of Superdrug's Health and BeautyCard loyalty scheme…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Orange appoints new CTO for Belgium

  04-06-2018 02:00
  Orange Belgium has promoted Stefan Slavnicu to the position of chief technology officer, following a meeting of the company's board of directors.&nbsp…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Northern Ireland's £150m broadband funding could boost local economy by £1.2bn

  04-06-2018 02:00
  A new report issued by BT indicates that a £150 million deal to upgrade Northern Ireland's broadband networks could help to generate and additional £1.2 billion of revenue for the local economy…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• BT shareholder's losing patience with CEO

  04-06-2018 02:00
  Five out of BT's top 20 shareholders have voiced their dissatisfaction with Mr Patterson's stewardship to the FT, with some requesting a meeting with BT's chairman Jan du Plessis…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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