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Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo for US gov networks

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Contrivian to resell Amazon Leo LEO satellite services for resilient US government networks, blending space links with fibre and 5G.
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Malaysia chases AI hub status but workplace use lags

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Malaysia pitches itself as a regional AI hub, but new research shows workplace adoption lags far behind the technology's potential.
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Mozark raises USD $40m to scale AI-era digital testing

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Mozark secures USD $40m Series B to expand its AI-era digital testing platform and deepen global reach across enterprises and governments.
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Women engineers gain AI career boost, yet trust lags

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Women engineers say AI is accelerating careers but remain wary of bias and blurred accountability for machine-generated code at work.
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Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap

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Cambodia steps up its AI push under a draft strategy to drive growth and narrow regional digital gaps by 2030.
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Vyve taps Harmonic cOS to unify DOCSIS & fibre ops

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Vyve adopts Harmonic's cOS to virtualise broadband, unifying DOCSIS and fibre on a single platform across its 16-state US network.
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Closing the gender digital divide: Why women's voices must shape connectivity policy

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As Asia Pacific races ahead on 5G, experts warn women risk being left offline unless their voices shape digital policy from the start.
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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

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AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
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Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution

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Edge AI will only reach its potential if diverse teams shape its design, deployment and impact, ensuring fair, resilient systems for all.
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Indosat trials AI-powered 5G call linking Jakarta, Europe

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Indosat partners with Nokia and Nvidia to make Southeast Asia's first AI-powered 5G call, linking Barcelona and Jakarta in real time.
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Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse

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Generative AI is fuelling a sharp rise in intimate image abuse, outpacing weak platform responses and patchy global legal protections.
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GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation

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GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.
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GSMA fund backs mobile climate & circularity startups

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GSMA launches grants of GBP £100,000 to GBP £200,000 for mobile startups driving clean energy, circular devices and climate action worldwide.
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Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study

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Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.
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Consumers embrace AI as daily assistant & companion

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More consumers now treat generative AI as an everyday aide and even a companion, using it for routine decisions despite trust concerns.
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New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing

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Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
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AI surge set to power Malaysia's economic growth in 2026

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Malaysia banks on AI, chips and data centres to sustain 4-5% growth in 2026, as SME adoption and workforce skills emerge as key tests.
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Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools

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Singapore's young people are the world's most ready to use AI in work, study and daily life, topping a 120-country digital readiness study.
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CelcomDigi completes IOI estate-wide mobile rollout

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CelcomDigi finishes IOI estate-wide 4G rollout, linking over 100 plantations and nearby rural communities for digital operations and services.