The 22nd iteration of the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23) concluded on a resounding note, emphasizing the importance of regulation and connectivity in driving progress for humanity, the environment and economic growth.
Reports and Coverage
Botnet-Driven DDoS Attacks Hit 1 Million IoT Devices, Finds Nokia Report
The latest Nokia Threat Intelligence Report released found that IoT botnet DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) traffic, originating from a large number of insecure IoT devices with the aim of disrupting telecom network services for millions of users, increased fivefold over the past year.
Dubai to Train 1,000 Government Personnel on Advanced AI Tech
The Dubai government has launched the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), which aims to assist government entities in deploying future technologies across key sectors.
Saudi Arabia's Hybrid Multi-Cloud Deployments to Expand in Next Three Years
A recent survey revealed that Saudi Arabia is set to accelerate its hybrid multi-cloud deployment over the next three years. Currently, only 45% of companies in the country utilize multiple IT modes, indicating that they are still in the early stages of their digital transformation and cloud migration journeys.
The Power of 5G: MWC Shanghai to Highlight China's Technology Evolution
Amidst the dawn of the 5G era, Chinese operators have emerged as trailblazers, achieving remarkable triumphs in both the technical and business domains. The forthcoming MWC Shanghai 2023, a magnificent ICT extravaganza scheduled from June 28 to June 30, promises to be an unparalleled event where esteemed executives from telecom operators and leading equipment manufacturers will converge to impart their profound insights on the ever-evolving landscape of the mobile industry.
Increased Data Boosting Wholesale Capacity
With increased data and demand for network capacity higher than ever before, the wholesale business plays a crucial role in delivering customer value and satisfaction.
Space: The Ideal Data Center Frontier
According to the most current information, data centers consume more than 90 terawatt hours and produce emissions equivalent to 27 million tons of CO₂ annually within the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region alone.
ITU Calls For Collective ‘Green Digital Action’
When it comes to the goals of the Paris Agreement, the world is significantly behind schedule. Following a decline brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic, greenhouse gas emissions are now surging once more, with little indication that the world is becoming greener or environmentally better at this time.
TDRA Leverages AI Power for Digital Government Enablers
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has launched a multi-pronged package of artificial intelligence (AI) services to enhance digital government enablement by leveraging the technology, which is making headlines in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, as part of TDRA’s strategic role in meeting its digital transformation objectives.
Power on the Page: Why Internet Firms Must Rein In Their Content
We have reached a point in time where it’s hard to imagine life without endless content streaming on our connected devices. From wacky TikTok videos to serious talking heads and even hardcore terrorist campaigns, it’s all out there for our consumption.