Huawei looks into the future of 5G

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In a special Huawei media roundtable to discuss 5G and cybersecurity, Yang Chaobin, President of Huawei’s 5G Product Line, released the company’s 5G Applications Position Paper which predicted future applications of 5G in areas like broadband, media and entertainment, industrial manufacturing and smart transport. A trip to the Huawei’s ‘5G is ON’ truck provided an opportunity to see 5G applications first hand, followed by …

Spotlight on 5G at ITU Telecom World 2019

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5G was high on the agenda at ITU Telecom World 2019, both in the discussions and across the showfloor, with a host of different 5G powered applications on show. Delegates were invited to drive 5G cars with AR headsets, explore how 5G can administer ultrasounds, play multiplayer 5G tennis and discover some of the products and services 5G technology can …

AI for ALL? Building on a global ecosystem to boost societal and economic potentials

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Introducing a fascinating exploration of ethics and inclusivity in AI, and how to deal with the ever-accelerating pace of technological change, Chaesub Lee, Director, ITU’s TSB, outlined how the AI for Good Global Summit is bringing together sister UN organizations and AI experts in international dialogue to address the concerns and complexities of AI and develop sustainable, positive use cases …

Indonesia Inclusion Day

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A traditional Indonesian dancer marked the launch of the Indonesia Inclusion Event with a Reog Ponorage dance to scare away any evil spirits and demonstrate physical strength.  The fibre optic project that links 17,000 islands certainly revealed the strength and fearlessness of the Indonesian programme.  Funded by Indonesian operators, digital programmes include satellite, broadband access for schools and hospitals and …

Spotlight on public-private partnerships at Angolan Pavilion

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The ITU Secretary General, Houlin Zhao visited the Angola Pavilion today and congratulated the private-public Angolan partnerships that were present at ITU Telecom World to showcase their investment in ambitious projects that were helping to create a sustainable future for Angola and Africa.  The ITU and Angola have a long relationship and Mr Zhao welcomed the Angolan delegation to Budapest.  Antonio …

SME Programme in action

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The InnovationSpace was abuzz this morning as the SMEs shortlisted for the prestigious ITU Telecom World Award pitched their innovations and creative ideas to our expert jury of social entrepreneurs and tech visionaries. Talented entrepreneurs from across the globe took to the podium to highlight their creative ideas, including South African drone and robotics company Smartipants, mixed reality computer aided …

5G: the state of play

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5G is no longer a future technology, just around the corner, tomorrow’s big thing – 5G is here! Seeking to find out just where we’re at with 5G, this session provided expert views from industry and government on concrete use cases, trials, strategies and the impact on developed and developing countries alike. ITU’s vision on 5G embraces three main use …

What’s happening with our data? Securing trust in digital public services

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A diverse panel spanning ministers, vice ministers, regulators and representatives from international organizations across the globe exchanged views on privacy, data and the wider digital transformation. Moderator Malcolm Johnson, Deputy Secretary General, ITU opened debate by asking panellists about the challenges of ushering in the digital transformation, privacy and planning for future. In Mali, the digital economy has become an …