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AI in Space: Trends and Applications

The satellite and commercial space sector are progressively advancing ways to automate equipment construction, foster innovation and boost profitability. Artificial intelligence (AI)…
30 Oct 2019 Opinion

Key Takeaways from “Blockchain: Now and Tomorrow” Report Launch

On 8 October, Access Partnership attended an event to launch a new report, ‘Blockchain Now and Tomorrow: Assessing Multidimensional Impacts of…
25 Oct 2019 Events

Brexit Brief: Deal In Limbo After Government Loses Timetable Vote

On Tuesday night, MPs voted by a majority of 30 to advance legislation to implement the new EU-UK withdrawal agreement.…
23 Oct 2019 Opinion
5G Network Security: New Technology, New Risks, New Regulatory Questions

5G Network Security: New Technology, New Risks, New Regulatory Questions

5G networks will be more secure but the new technology and the ways we expect it to be used introduce…
10 Oct 2019 Opinion

Mind the 5G Gap: Disparities in Deployment across the EU

5G deployment in Europe is at a crossroad – despite robust investments and technological developments, the EU is facing a…
8 Oct 2019 Opinion

Brexit Brief: “Zombie” Parliament Reanimated

Boris Johnson’s premiership faced another blow after the Supreme Court overturned the suspension of parliament, voting unanimously to rule it…
26 Sep 2019 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