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Leaving no one behind: Niger’s Smart Villages Project

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:September 9, 2019
Post category:Innovation Research & Development Smart Cities Technology
Post last modified:September 9, 2019

By Hani Eskandar, ICT Applications Coordinator for ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau It is by no means strange that the most ambitious and innovative initiatives come from those who need them most. Take Niger, for example. The landlocked country is 70 per cent desert and more than 80 per cent of its population live in rural areas. The country’s economy is largely based […]

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Connectivity from the stratosphere

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:August 7, 2019
Post category:Innovation Research & Development Technology
Post last modified:August 7, 2019

By Sophie Thomas, Zephyr Programme Manager, Airbus Zephyr has made stratospheric flight a reality On 11 July 2018, a Zephyr S aircraft took off on its maiden flight in Arizona. It flew for 25 days, 23 hours and 57 minutes, marking the longest flight duration ever achieved without re-fuelling. The Zephyr aircraft has also flown in excess of 74 000 […]

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The price of LiDAR is falling. Will driverless cars be on the road sooner?

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:July 16, 2019
Post category:Innovation Research & Development Technology
Post last modified:July 16, 2019

By Lucy Spencer, ITU News Once just the imagination of science fiction writers, fully autonomous vehicles are rapidly being tested around the world – but they face big hurdles before they become commercially viable for the general public. One of these hurdles is the price of LiDAR (Light Imaging Detection and Ranging) systems. As opposed to the radar and camera […]

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British Airways hit with £183M GDPR fine—could your business be next?

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:July 8, 2019
Post category:GDPR
Post last modified:July 8, 2019

GDPR fines are finally coming down, and companies must be prepared to comply with the regulations or pay up. British Airways is facing a £183.39 million (about $229.72 million USD)…

How more countries plan to pass stringent privacy laws in 2019

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:June 25, 2019
Post category:GDPR
Post last modified:June 25, 2019

Research firm Forrester said the EU's GDPR is only the first of many digital privacy laws in the works across the world. More about cybersecurity Data research firm Forrester recently…

How small businesses can deal with getting regulated

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:June 18, 2019
Post category:GDPR
Post last modified:June 18, 2019

Even SMBs have to deal with big regulations thanks to GDPR and more. One startup has an answer for how to manage compliance and security. Image: monkeybusinessimages, Getty Images/iStockphoto It…

How the Young ICT Leaders’ Forum can foster digital transformation

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:June 17, 2019
Post category:Innovation Research & Development Technology
Post last modified:June 17, 2019

By Mohamed Ba, Head of the Innovation Division for ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau In the past few years, the Young ICT Leaders’ Forum (YILF), an annual event co-organized by ITU and the city of Busan, Republic of Korea, has attracted a diverse talented pool of young people. The 6th edition of the Young ICT Leader’s forum will take place in Busan in the Republic of Korea from 3 to […]

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LaLiga facing €250k fine for GDPR violations in app used to spy on users

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:June 12, 2019
Post category:GDPR
Post last modified:June 12, 2019

The official app of the Spanish soccer league used the microphone and GPS in an attempt to curb restaurants from broadcasting the game. Spanish soccer league LaLiga is facing a…

ITU Journal on radiowave propagation extends submission deadline

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:June 3, 2019
Post category:Broadband/ Network Innovation Research & Development Technology
Post last modified:June 3, 2019

By ITU News 24 June 2019 is the new deadline for submissions to the special issue of the ITU Journal on radiowave propagation. Radiowave propagation enables mobile-wireless, fixed and satellite communication, radio and television broadcasting, satellite navigation, connected cars, global positioning systems, the monitoring of our environment, emergency communications, and even deep-space research. Radio has become essential to business and […]

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What the future looks like as GDPR’s one-year anniversary approaches

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 24, 2019
Post category:GDPR
Post last modified:May 24, 2019

What the future looks like as GDPR's one-year anniversary approachesLength: 143:36:40 | May 24, 2019 ZDNet's Danny Palmer sits down with TechRepublic's Karen Roby to break down exactly what GDPR…