Orange Introduces Augtera Network AI Platform to offer best-in-class quality of service and customer experience

Augtera Networks, the industry leader in AI/ML-powered Network Operations platforms, and Orange, today announced that Orange is adding Augtera Network AI platform to its NOC tools to leverage AI/ML in daily network operations. This will enable Orange NOC to use AI capabilities to:

CMA outlines growing concerns in markets for AI Foundation Models

The move from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) follows its initial report on AI Foundation Models (FMs) last year. The report proposed a set of principles to help sustain innovation and guide these markets toward positive outcomes for businesses, consumers, and the wider economy.   

Broadband boost for 380,000 rural premises as UK Government investment reaches £1.3 billion

Thousands of remote homes and businesses to benefit from lightning-fast broadband as new figures show a record £714 million invested in the broadband rollout so far this year.
 

Hundreds of thousands of remote homes and businesses across the country will be able to benefit from lightning-fast broadband, as new figures show a record £714 million has been invested in the broadband rollout so far this year.

Introducing the Semiconductors Expert Working Group

The UKTIN Expert Working Groups bring together academic and industry leaders and experts, governmental and regulatory specialists, and representative bodies to explore the opportunities, gaps and challenges in the UK telecoms ecosystem. Bringing to bear their collective expertise, the groups aim to identify where the UK can lead and how the UK ecosystem as a whole can benefit from various opportunities. UKTIN spoke to Rupert Baines, Co-Chair of the Semiconductors Expert Working Group to learn more.

A Day in the Life of Ronald Wilting

Hello, I’m Ronald Wilting, the CEO of Forefront RF. I have been working in the telecoms sector for 30 years, with a focus on semiconductors. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked in various roles, from technical engineers at start-ups to senior executive roles at multinational organisations.

Qualcomm Announces Breakthrough Wi-Fi Technology and Introduces New AI-Ready IoT and Industrial Platforms at Embedded World 2024

At the Embedded World Exhibition & Conference, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. showcases its significant presence in the embedded and IoT ecosystem and positions itself at the center of the digital transformation by continually accelerating innovation across industries.

United States and Japan Announce Two New University-Corporate AI Partnerships Worth $110 Million

As part of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s historic state visit to the United States, on April 9, 2024, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, and Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Moriyama Masahito announced two new research partnerships in Artificial Intelligence between the University of Washington and the University of Tsukuba and between Carnegie Mellon University and Keio University.

South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI in bid to retain edge in chips

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027 as part of efforts to retain a leading global position in cutting-edge semiconductor chips.

The announcement, which also includes a separate 1.4 trillion won fund to foster AI semiconductor firms, comes as South Korea tries to keep abreast with countries like the United States, China and Japan that are also giving massive policy support to strengthen semiconductor supply chains on their own turf.

Everything you need to know about the UKTIN NTN Expert Working Group Future Capability Paper

UKTIN spoke to Barry Evans, Chair of UKTIN’s NTN Expert Working Group to learn more about its Future Capability Paper, which was published today. You can find more information on the future capability paper series here.

Read the NTN Future Capability Paper