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At the close of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) in New Delhi, India, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced a consensus on priority areas for advancing global standards in artificial intelligence (AI), the metaverse, and sustainable digital transformation. Over the past ten days, ITU members reviewed and updated existing guidance, agreeing on eight new resolutions aimed at addressing fast-evolving global digital demands and supporting developing countries. “The outcomes of WTSA-24 remind us that humanity has one Earth, one human family, and one shared digital future,” said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. She emphasized ITU’s commitment to a digital future focused…
Ethiopia’s digital economy could contribute more than $10 billion into the nation’s GDP by 2028, according to a recent report by the GSM Association (GSMA), titled Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Ethiopia. The report underscores how telecommunications reforms and investments in mobile technology are fueling growth across vital sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and public services. These digital advancements are expected to create over a million jobs and contribute an additional $467 billion in tax revenue by 2028. Angela Wamola, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at GSMA, praised Ethiopia’s strides, stating, “Ethiopia is well-positioned to be a digital leader in…
Cincoze, a leading brand in rugged embedded computers, has introduced its CRYSTAL product line, specifically designed for Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications in harsh environments. The CRYSTAL series comprises three main product categories: industrial panel PCs for indoor environments, sunlight-readable panel PCs for outdoor use, and open-frame panel PCs for seamless integration with machinery. The product line offers nearly 100 customizable combinations, including various screen sizes, display ratios, computing performance options, and touch methods, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Smart Manufacturing Solutions: Industrial Panel PCsCincoze’s industrial panel PCs (CV-100/P series) are recommended for smart manufacturing HMI…
Google has officially rolled out SynthID Text, a tool designed to watermark and detect text generated by artificial intelligence (AI) models, making it freely available to developers and businesses. The announcement was made through a post on X (formerly Twitter), with Google stating that the technology can now be accessed on both the AI platform Hugging Face and Google’s updated Responsible GenAI Toolkit. “We’re open-sourcing our SynthID Text watermarking tool,” the company said. “It will help developers and businesses identify AI-generated content.” SynthID Text operates by embedding unique patterns within the token distribution of AI-generated text, allowing users to verify…
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has identified a new, lighter variant of the Grandoreiro banking trojan, which has now expanded its operations to include targets in Asia and Africa. Despite law enforcement efforts, including a major INTERPOL-coordinated arrest of key operators earlier this year, the malware continues to pose a global financial threat. This new variant is part of a fragmented version of the original Grandoreiro trojan, with attacks aimed at financial institutions in over 45 countries. As of 2024, the threat targets more than 1,700 financial institutions and 276 cryptocurrency wallets, with the latest additions being regions…
Oracle has announced that the UK government’s Synergy Programme, which will provide shared services for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Ministry of Justice (MoJ), and the Home Office, has selected Oracle Cloud to power its new shared services platform. This initiative will streamline corporate services, reduce costs, and standardize finance, supply chain, and HR data across these departments. The Synergy Programme aims to implement next-generation shared services for these major government bodies, impacting nearly 250,000 civil servants. By adopting Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), the…
Angola Cables has established TelCables Europe as its European subsidiary, aiming to support its growing global network. The new entity will serve as a digital bridge, particularly for Portuguese-speaking countries, and provide digital solutions across Europe and the Mediterranean, including peering, cloud services, voice services, and interconnectivity solutions. As part of its expansion strategy, Angola Cables has signed an agreement with Start Campus to establish a point of presence (PoP) at the SINES data center in Portugal, a carrier-neutral facility owned by Start Campus. According to Samuel Carvalho, Chief Marketing Officer of Angola Cables, Portugal is rapidly becoming a major…
As businesses increasingly prepare for an AI-centric future, Edward Kim, co-founder and head of technology at payroll startup Gusto, has cautioned against a widespread approach of replacing existing teams with AI specialists. Speaking in a recent interview, Kim emphasized that cutting non-technical employees in favor of hiring AI engineers is “the wrong way to go.” Instead, he advocates for leveraging the domain expertise of non-technical staff, particularly those with deep customer understanding, to guide AI tool development. Kim pointed out that non-technical team members often possess a more nuanced understanding of customer needs and challenges than engineers, making them better…
Leading tech companies including Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft will converge in Las Vegas to unveil groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at reducing the administrative burdens faced by healthcare professionals. The highly anticipated showcase will take place at the annual HLTH conference, one of the largest healthcare technology events, expected to draw over 12,000 industry leaders. At the heart of this year’s conference will be AI-powered solutions designed to address the excessive documentation and paperwork that doctors and nurses must handle daily. These administrative tasks—ranging from patient record management to insurance compliance—are widely seen as a major contributor to burnout…
At the GITEX Global tech trade show in Dubai, Morocco has announced a strategic partnership to accelerate its digital transformation, aligning with the country’s Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The collaboration, formed between Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform and the UAE-based AI71, was finalized on the sidelines of the event. AI71, launched in 2023 by Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), specializes in AI solutions driven by the Technology Innovation Institute’s Falcon AI models. The partnership aims to explore implementing AI-powered solutions to enhance access to government services and create a more user-friendly experience for Moroccan citizens.…