OpenAI introduces dot personal agents, ChatGPT collaboration tools at developers day
OpenAI is holding its annual developers day and announced several new tools based on its ChatGPT software and models. Dots are a new form of personal AI agent, while Space is the company's new collaboration platform, including tools for documents and presentations. In addition a new top-tier Pro subscription is available, for USD 500 per month.
OpenAI introduces dot personal agents, ChatGPT collaboration tools at developers day
OpenAI is holding its annual developers day and announced several new tools based on its ChatGPT software and models. Dots are a new form of personal AI agent, while Space is the company's new collaboration platform, including tools for documents and presentations. In addition a new top-tier Pro subscription is available, for USD 500 per month.
EU states call for flexible deadline to remove risky suppliers from 5G networks - report
European mobile operators could get more time to phase out equipment from suppliers deemed high risk, according to a proposal by EU governments seen by Reuters. The European Commission proposed in January a 36-month deadline to phase out risky suppliers, under the draft EU Cybersecurity Act. The EU states said that deadline could be more flexible, taking into account other factors such as the level of security risk, the state of the network and the options for alternatives.
EU states call for flexible deadline to remove risky suppliers from 5G networks - report
European mobile operators could get more time to phase out equipment from suppliers deemed high risk, according to a proposal by EU governments seen by Reuters. The European Commission proposed in January a 36-month deadline to phase out risky suppliers, under the draft EU Cybersecurity Act. The EU states said that deadline could be more flexible, taking into account other factors such as the level of security risk, the state of the network and the options for alternatives.
Google launches Fitbit Air in India
Google has launched its Fitbit Air wearable health and fitness tracker in India. The device is designed for continuous wear and works with the Google Health app to provide health and activity data. Google says its Fitbit Air is its smallest tracker and uses high-fidelity sensors to monitor metrics including 24-hour heart rate, heart rhythm and atrial fibrillation (Afib) alerts, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages and sleep duration.
Google launches Fitbit Air in India
U Mobile, IIUM partner on 5G-Advanced and 6G research
Malaysian operator U Mobile has signed an agreement with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), making the university the first academic partner to join U Mobile's Enterprise Innovation Platform (EIP). The partnership is designed to link university research with industry requirements and support work on 5G, 5G-Advanced (5G-A), AI and emerging 6G technologies.
U Mobile, IIUM partner on 5G-Advanced and 6G research
Inherent acquires HP2i and AT Connect to expand in South-West France
Inherent, the parent company of French B2B operator Adista, announced two new acquisitions that significantly expand its presence in France's south-western region. Both based in Anglet (Pyrenees-Atlantiques), HP2i and AT Connect bring to Inherent their complementary expertise as independent providers of IT and telecom services dedicated to SMEs. HP2i currently counts over 650 active clients and has offices in Anglet, Saint-Paul-les-Dax and Bayonne. AT Connect serves more than 850 clients from its branches i
Inherent acquires HP2i and AT Connect to expand in South-West France
Orange Belgium tries Nokia 50G PON, Altiplano network automation
Nokia has another potential customer for its 50G-PON platform. Orange Belgium has showcased 50G-PON capabilities with the vendor, along with implementing Nokia's Altiplano Network Controller for advanced automation. The companies said the 50G fibre connection is a first in Belgium.
Orange Belgium tries Nokia 50G PON, Altiplano network automation
Telia to provide connectivity for Lithuania's EU Presidency
Telia Lithuania has won a tender to provide IT and connectivity infrastructure services for Lithuania's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027. Lithuania will hold the rotating presidency from 01 January to 30 June. Over the course of the six-month period, dozens of high-level international meetings will be held there, attended by European leaders, ministers, other high-ranking officials, and representatives of international organizations. For these events, Telia will provide internet conne
Telia to provide connectivity for Lithuania's EU Presidency
ITU Acceleration Centre planned in Kazakhstan
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Acceleration Centre planned for Kazakhstan is expected to strengthen the country's digital innovation ecosystem and contribute to regional cooperation across the CIS, Director of ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava told Trend in an interview. According to the official, the ITU Acceleration Centres provide countries with a practical framework to strengthen their digital ecosystems, foster innovation, and unlock new economic
ITU Acceleration Centre planned in Kazakhstan
Telia Estonia introduces AI voice bot for out-of-hours customer support
Telia Estonia began testing a voice bot powered by generative AI this summer. The voice bot answers customer questions outside the company's standard support hours. Launched on 12 August, the Teele voice bot answers customer calls, and initially assists with simpler inquiries when support specialists are unavailable. When necessary, the bot directs customers to Telia's self-service portal, where they can securely complete the required actions. The voice bot does not perform transactions on the customer's be
Telia Estonia introduces AI voice bot for out-of-hours customer support
Beeline Russia launches integrated communication, sales platform for business
Russian operator Beeline said that its unit Beeline Business has launched a communication platform called Contact.AI. The solution brings order to communications, structures information regarding orders, deals, and projects, tracks changes, and maintains a history of customer interactions. While a typical manager might manage around 20 clients, Contact.AI remembers everyone with whom there has been an interaction. Contact.AI from Beeline Business is an integrated suite of products designed to manage communi
Beeline Russia launches integrated communication, sales platform for business
O2 Czechia brings Grandma Alenka AI bot to WhatsApp to help spot scams
O2 Czech Republic is bringing back its AI assistant Grandma Alenka to help spot scams on WhatsApp. The assistant is becoming a personal cyber-advisor for everyone, available for free on mobile via WhatsApp. Customers can send her suspicious messages, images, links or voice notes, and Alenka helps them understand what doesn't add up, what the scammer likely wants, and what steps to take next. At the same time, O2 is launching a new campaign featuring Alenka as a judge on a fictional talent show called Cyber-
