BOTS: A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER
So … let’s talk about bots. You’ve probably heard about them already … most likely connected to social media and the 2016 presidential election. But, do you know what they are? Or what makes them so dangerous? Let’s review: What...read more
It’s time for tech to take a stand
In 2000, Google famously incorporated a simple catchphrase into its corporate code of conduct: “Don’t be evil.” The idea, said Google, was that “everything we do in connection with our work at Google will be, and should be, measured agains...read more
COVID-19 impact on network operators and their suppliers
"The COVID-19 impact is, of course, hard to assess..." With this comment, Ericsson's CEO has captured the general sentiment of the market. Many tech companies to report earnings over the last 1-2 weeks have withdrawn financial guidance. That inclu...read more
Coronavirus will accelerate consolidation in vendor market
The S&P 500 Index fell 12% yesterday after a weekend full of bad news surrounding the coronavirus and its spread. This health crisis is rapidly turning into an economic crisis. A lot can happen in three weeks In a report published 3 we...read more
Tough times at Huawei in 1Q20
Tough times at Huawei in 1Q20 If you're a Huawei watcher - and who isn't in telecom nowadays - keeping up with the newsflow of the last few months has been a challenge. The company has long generated a lot of press, but this is different. Loo...read more
Commercialization of 5G in Saudi Arabia
The fifth generation of wireless technology (5G) is steadily growing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). During 2019, all three operators launched 5G service and are continuously increasing its coverage. The next major step for KSA, which the world...read more
Indian telco sector faces potential bankruptcies and steep capex cutbacks to cope with October court decision
The Indian telecom sector is left in tatters following the Supreme Court’s verdict that supported the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in a dispute with the telcos over how levies are calculated. Already ridden with massive revenue declines (...read more
Is the cloud Apple’s next big bet?
As the four-way tussle unfolds among the top tech giants – Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft – for the “world’s most valuable company” tag, Apple could be covertly prepping its entry into the fast-growing cloud computing space. Ironic...read more