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Opinion
AI’s Impact on Data Management Amid Regulatory Shifts
Join Natalie Taylor in this episode of AI Global Watch as she sits down with James Herbert, CEO of Pivotl....
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Launchpad for Australia’s app economy
Google Play helps developers grow and boost their reach The digital economy relies on speed and scale – a fact...
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Access Alert: South Africa’s Next Generation Spectrum Policy – paving the way to enhanced connectivity
In September 2022, South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) introduced its Next Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy,...
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Access Alert: UK unveils ambitious Space Industrial Plan to propel growth
On 7 March 2024, the UK Government unveiled its Space Industrial Plan at the Space-Comm Expo, which was attended by...
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Tech Policy Trends 2024: The year of mega-constellations
The race to control Low Earth Orbit is accelerating, raising concerns about sustainability and space debris. As the private sector...
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Access Alert: NIST publishes Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published the final version of its Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF 2.0)...
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How 5G Could Reshape Latin America
In this episode of LATAM Digital, we are jopined by Pamela Gidi, Former Vice Minister of Chile who played a...
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AI in Cybersecurity, Friend or Foe?
In this episode of AI Global Watch, Natalie Taylor from Access Partnership takes us through the evolving landscape of cybersecurity...
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Access Alert: Spring Budget 2024 – Key Takeaways
On Wednesday 6 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the UK’s Budget to the House of Commons....
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Delivering a fully connected nation – Part 3: Lowering the cost
Rural and not-spot connectivity improvements are often expensive. Mast sites can be difficult to procure. Getting power and communications to...
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Access Alert: Takeaways from the 61st UN COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) serves as a crucial international forum for addressing...
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Access Alert: President Biden signs executive order to safeguard data security
Last week, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) to Protect Americans’ Sensitive Personal Data from exploitation from countries deemed...
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Access Alert: Understanding the EU’s antitrust fine on Apple – implications for the global tech sector
The European Union has levied a EUR 1.84 billion (USD 2 billion) fine against Apple, marking a significant enforcement action...
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Delivering a fully connected nation – Part 2: Getting the governance right
In my first instalment of this blog series, we showed how a country could determine the areas where coverage would...
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Access Alert: No steps forward, no steps back at the WTO – what now for global digital governance?
From 26 February to 1 March 2024, Member States gathered at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13)...
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Access Alert: TRAI recommends the Introduction of Calling Name Presentation Service in Indian Telecommunication Network
Following a public consultation held at the end of 2022, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations...
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Delivering a fully connected nation – Part one: Taking stock
My new book – “Emperor Ofcom’s New Clothes” – set out how a focus on market forces for managing spectrum...
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Access Alert: Saudi Arabia – Pioneering Sustainable Space Endeavours
In an effort to showcase its focus on sustainable space exploration and utilisation, Saudi Arabia hosted the Space Debris Conference...
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FinTech’s Role in SMEs and Inclusive Growth
SMEs account for 90% of businesses and 50% of employment globally. However, limited financial access and regulatory complexities prevent these...
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Tech Policy Trends 2024: Consumer protection – The next battleground for digital pioneers
With technologies emerging and advancing at a rapid pace, tech players are under unprecedented scrutiny for how it impacts consumers’...
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Access Alert: Advancing pan-African mobile roaming to unlock seamless connectivity and growth opportunities
Digital transformation is accelerating in Africa, driven by the growing adoption of mobile services. According to the World Bank, sub-Saharan...