Opinion
How to increase MNO profitability
Introduction In my first blog on the issue of demands for subsidisation from OTT operators and others, I concluded that:...
Access Alert: The global rise of AI frameworks to keep AI fair and responsible
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of technological capabilities, revolutionising economic sectors and...
Why the concern about telecom operator finances?
Introduction There have been calls over the last few months for a “fair share tax” – an argument that the...
Is Advanced Air Mobility the future of air transportation?
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) refers to the next generation of aviation systems that aim to revolutionise the way people and...
Google’s Impact in Australia: Building a Stronger Digital Future
Impact in Australia: Building a Stronger Digital Future Digital technology can help address current national challenges by boosting productivity and...
Access Alert: Saudi Arabia’s Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone
Background The Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA), in partnership with the Saudi Program for Attracting Regional Headquarters of...
Access Alert | Rwandan government approves National AI Policy
On 20 April 2023, the Cabinet of Rwanda approved the National AI Policy, a significant step towards harnessing the potential...
Access Alert | South African government intends to forge ahead with the National Cloud and Data Policy
The South African government is resuscitating its consultation process on the National Cloud and Data Policy, for which a draft...
Charting a Path Forward: The US Government’s Quest to Regulate Artificial Intelligence in 2023
In the first half of 2023 alone, advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its increased prevalence in people’s daily lives...
How the Digital Divide Affects the LGBTQ+ Community
Around the world, a broad spectrum of advocacy groups, think tanks, and international fora have increasingly called for the need...
Independent Thinkers on Digital | The Evolution of IoT
IoT with Matt Hatton of Transforma Insights Matt and William wrote a book together in 2020 called “The IoT Myth”...
Harnessing AI as a Content Moderation Tool
On 30 May, Access Partnership hosted a webinar on the far-reaching implications of AI-generated content and the platforms that facilitate...
Access Alert | The Rise of Autonomous Drones: A Game-Changer in Modern Warfare?
The introduction of autonomous weapon systems, which have gained widespread use and coverage in the Ukraine War, is considered by...
Propelling Indonesia’s digital economy: How Google Play helped Indonesian app developers generate over Rp 1.5 trillion in 2022
Baca kontennya dalam Bahasa Indonesia di sini. With over 212 million internet users,[1] Indonesia’s digital economy has seen vigorous growth...
Access Alert | South African communications regulator frees up lower 6GHz band for Wi-Fi services
On 23 May, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published an amendment to Annexure B of the 2015...
Building Secure Online Environments for Young Users
On 24 May, Access Partnership hosted a webinar on how to design immersive online platforms that balance the freedom to...
Shaping the Regulatory Environment for AI-Generated Content
On 23 May, Access Partnership hosted a webinar on the far-reaching implications of AI-generated content and the platforms that facilitate...
Access Alert | European Parliament calling for new gaming regulations
The gaming industry has been on everyone’s minds recently, with policymakers and regulators becoming increasingly critical in shaping the sectoral...
UK National Semiconductor Strategy champions IP innovation
On Friday 19 May, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology published the details of the UK’s GBP 1 billion...
Regional Dynamics in Global Air Traffic Recovery
The aviation industry and passenger air traffic are closely intertwined. Passenger air traffic refers to the number of people who...
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day stresses digital divide in Least Developed Countries
This year, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the global community turn their attention to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs)...