Opinion
Consolidation and Convergence: Satellite on the Brink of a New Era
At this year’s VSAT Global conference in London on 18 and 19 September, Access Partnership played an active role in…
26 Sep 2019
Opinion
Europe’s Bid to Lead the IIoT Revolution Depends on Perfecting 5G Policy
Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) presents a significant opportunity for Europe, where advanced industries can lead the way towards fully…
23 Sep 2019
Opinion
Access Partnership Co-Writes a Paper for ORF on Artificial Intelligence in Africa’s Healthcare
In a guest paper for Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Access Partnership's Laura Sallstrom discusses the benefits and challenges of introducing…
17 Sep 2019
Opinion
Europe Sets Sights on AI Regulation Within 100 Days
Businesses using innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions should turn their attention to Brussels as the next EU Commission promises to…
16 Sep 2019
Opinion
Beyond Communications and Into the Connectivity Industry
Access Partnership was recently invited by UNESCAP and the Internet Society, Asia-Pacific Bureau, to speak at the Asia Pacific Regional Community…
16 Sep 2019
Events
Stricter Regulations Likely as ECJ Rules on Universal Service Directive
Service providers and equipment manufacturers may face more stringent regulations following a recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) preliminary ruling…
12 Sep 2019
Opinion
AIVI Act: Illinois Leading the Way on AI Regulation
Illinois, known as a national test bed for regulation, has struck again in an unlikely area; the use of artificial…
9 Sep 2019
Opinion
Brexit Brief: What to Expect When You’re Expecting Brexit
After losing control of parliamentary proceedings, Boris Johnson suffered a heavy defeat when 21 Conservative MPs voted with the opposition…
5 Sep 2019
Opinion
Consumer Financial Data: Regulatory Issues, Challenges, and Solutions
Despite the rapid change in technology and the emergence of “FinTech” products, the laws governing consumer privacy and data security…
4 Sep 2019
Opinion
Is Your Business Compliant with Global Data Protection Laws?
The coverage of the recent Sephora and Capital One data breaches in the media highlighted an important point – countries…
3 Sep 2019
Opinion
New EU Digital Agenda: More Regulation and Protectionism
As the current European Commission prepares to step down and hand over incomplete files to the next one, civil servants…
29 Aug 2019
Opinion
AI in Space: Policy Considerations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space are both popular subjects in the current policy climate. AI techniques are being applied to...
22 Aug 2019
Opinion
Brexit Brief: Boris to Bin Backstop or Parliament to Bin Boris?
Following up on his campaign pledge, Boris Johnson is in Europe to try to renegotiate the Northern Irish backstop. Meanwhile,…
22 Aug 2019
Opinion
Key Takeaways: Leading Your Organisation to Responsible AI Event
As machines become better and smarter at making decisions, the question of how we ensure their ethical behaviour arises. This…
31 Jul 2019
Opinion
Blockchain: A Regulatory Overview
A blockchain is a type of distributed ledger technology (DLT) consisting of a decentralised network of immutable databases, shared equally…
29 Jul 2019
Opinion
Brexit Brief: Boris Johnson and the DUDE Government
Boris Johnson was appointed Britain’s new prime minister yesterday following his win in the Conservative Party Leadership election. Despite promises…
25 Jul 2019
Opinion
What to Expect from the New FCC Smallsats Rules?
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently revised its regulations in relation to small satellites (smallsats) which are smaller in…
24 Jul 2019
Opinion
A New Digital Africa: Kenya’s Blueprint
Kenya's Digital Blueprint initiative demonstrates the country’s commitment to the Smart Africa project which aims to leverage technology to create a…
17 Jul 2019
Opinion
Brexit Brief: Best-Laid Plans
As Johnson maintains his firm lead over Hunt and the prospect of a no-deal Brexit looms over London, MPs are…
11 Jul 2019
Opinion
An Introduction to Blockchain
While blockchain technology has attracted a broad interest over the last few years, it remains an obscure and elusive concept…
9 Jul 2019
Opinion
Introducing Brazil’s National IoT Plan: IoT As Value-Added Infrastructure
On 26 June 2019, Decree No. 9,854 was published, establishing the National Plan for Internet Things (IoT). The National IoT…
1 Jul 2019
Opinion