Spanish taxi company Vecttor tapped Telefonica Tech’s portfolio of digital systems to boost security and efficiency, expanding on a fleet management system implemented in 2023. Vecttor is a subsidiary of Spanish private hire company Cabify. It is employing technology from Geotab, which Telefonica Tech offers as part of a range of products to bolster digitalisation … Leer más
Research company Gartner anticipated worldwide spending on generative AI (genAI) to reach $644 billion in 2025, marking a surge in investment as industries increasingly adopt solutions powered by the technology. The estimate marks a 76 per cent increase in genAI spending from 2024. Gartner attributes this growth to the expanding application of genAI across sectors, … Leer más
India’s government signed off on providing INR229.2 billion ($2.7 billion) in state subsidies to up manufacturing of electronics components, providing direct benefits to numerous sectors including telecoms and consumer devices. The federal cabinet stated the scheme would develop a robust manufacturing ecosystem by attracting investment across the value chain, with the wider goal of increasing … Leer más
China set targets for the digital transformation of its light industries over the next five years, moving to maintain momentum which resulted in the sector exceeding national averages in 2024. The nation detailed a range of measures to boost the proportion of digital research and design tools used by Chinese light industrial players from 84.9 … Leer más
The European Commission (EC) unveiled a €1.3 billion investment plan targeting AI, cybersecurity and digital skills as part of its latest push to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. The funding, set to be deployed between 2025 and 2027 under the EC’s newly adopted Digital Europe Programme, aims to boost the region’s AI capabilities, enhance cyber defences, … Leer más
Chiefs at Accenture-backed Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) lifted the lid on a drive to sell shared services to third party telecoms providers and other companies, after unveiling initial offerings at MWC25 Barcelona. Speaking to Mobile World Live after MWC, VOIS CEO Gary Adey (pictured, left) and commercial director Chris Meads (pictured, right) outlined the partnership … Leer más
INTERVIEW: Nick Johnston (pictured), publisher at US news organisation Axios, argued AI will be as big a revolution for journalism as the shift from print to digital, emphasising companies must embrace the technology to remain competitive. Johnston told Mobile World Live it is essential the publishing industry adapts and evolves to the rise of AI. … Leer más
Technology company Hakimo launched an AI security monitoring system to bolster existing hardware in the face of myriad threats, using $10.5 million raised in a Series-A funding round which all but doubled its backing to-date. Vertex Ventures and Zigg Capital led the funding round, which brought the total Hakimo raised to $20.5 million. Hakimo stated … Leer más
Vietnam granted SpaceX clearance to trial its Starlink satellite connectivity service, advancing the US company’s ambitions regarding the nation, which it reportedly sees as holding great potential. The government cleared SpaceX to run a trial for up to 600,000 people which must be conducted by the close of 2030. Vietnam stated there is no restriction … Leer más
INTERVIEW: ITU secretary-general Doreen Bogdan-Martin highlighted the importance of global connectivity, AI governance and sustainability, emphasising the need for industry-wide collaboration to tackle pressing digital challenges. Speaking to Mobile World Live, Bogdan-Martin acknowledged the growing complexity of discussions around connectivity but remained optimistic about progress. “Everyone, whether it’s industry or government, believes in the power … Leer más