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AI, Data & Emerging Technologies
Artificial Intelligence, advanced data analytics, and new ICT infrastructures are reshaping the telecom sector. Boards need clarity on what is hype versus what is investable - and where AI and data centres will create lasting advantage.
Salt Typhoon: What Boards Need to Know About China’s Expanding Cyber-Espionage Campaign
A China-attributed actor dubbed Salt Typhoon has been linked by an international coalition of agencies to large-scale intrusions—including telecoms data theft—spanning more than 80 countries. This brief gives decision-makers the essentials, separates it from similarly named “Typhoon” groups, and lays out a pragmatic response plan.

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Aug 28, 20255 min read
Agentic AI and the Next Corporate Operating Model
Agentic AI marks a step-change in business design. No longer just tools, AI systems are emerging as “agents” that learn, negotiate, and act autonomously. Boards must rethink strategy, risk, and governance before this technology reshapes entire industries.

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Aug 28, 20254 min read
Agentic AI – Regulation, Autonomy and Power Politics
Agentic AI will test the limits of governance—where commercial opportunity collides with state power

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Aug 28, 20251 min read
AI Agents and Synthetic Data – A New Strategic Asset Class
In a fragmented world, AI agents and synthetic data are no longer optional tools—they are strategic assets for survival.

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Aug 28, 20252 min read
Resilient Earth Observation: Using AI to Turn Satellite Data Into Strategic Advantage
Introduction: From Pictures to Decisions Earth observation has matured from “beautiful pictures from space” into a strategic instrument...

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Aug 20, 20255 min read
AI-Driven Network Resilience: How Telecom Operators Can Predict, Prevent, and Adapt to Tomorrow’s Digital Shocks
Telecom networks face mounting risks from cyberattacks, climate change, and surging digital demand. AI-driven network resilience offers a new approach — predictive, autonomous, and adaptive. This article explores how telecom operators in the US, Europe, and the Middle East can harness AI to safeguard infrastructure, enhance reliability, and create a competitive edge.

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Aug 20, 20254 min read
Sustainability in Orbit: Dealing with Space Junk Before It Becomes Unmanageable
As tens of thousands of satellites flood into orbit, space is becoming dangerously congested. Space junk—defunct satellites, rocket stages, and debris—is a rising threat to telecoms, navigation, and climate monitoring systems. This blog explores the growing orbital debris crisis, and what “sustainability in space” really requires.

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Aug 18, 20253 min read
How ETSI Standards Could Shape the Future of Telecom Supply Chains
ETSI’s evolving standards are transforming telecom supply chains into secure, future-ready ecosystems. From rigorous conformity assessments to post-quantum cryptography compliance, these benchmarks will determine how vendors like Huawei, Ericsson, and Nokia integrate into trusted networks. This article explores the strategic impact of ETSI on procurement, supplier selection, and vendor collaboration—providing telecom leaders with a blueprint for building resilient, standards-

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Aug 14, 20256 min read
Navigating Quantum-Safe Cryptography: ETSI's New Standards Explained
As quantum computing advances, ETSI’s new quantum-safe cryptography standards—via ETSI TC CYBER QSC and the GS QSC series—are setting the benchmark for secure communications in a post-quantum world. This article explains their features, compares ETSI’s approach with NIST and ISO, and outlines practical strategies for organisations to implement PQC, adapt cybersecurity policies, and prepare for emerging quantum threats.

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Aug 14, 20256 min read
Hypervisors in Telecoms: From Bare Metal to AI-Driven Telco Clouds
Hypervisors have become the hidden backbone of modern telecom networks, enabling NFV, 5G, and edge computing. This deep dive explores their history, architecture, benefits, risks, and the AI-driven future of telco clouds.

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Aug 12, 20255 min read
Between Air and Space: The RAF Perspective on HAPS and the Zephyr Programme
The RAF has been at the forefront of exploring High Altitude Pseudo-Satellites for military use. This article, from an operational perspective, explains why the Zephyr platform matters, what we’ve learned from trials, and how it changes the future of defence operations.

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Aug 11, 20253 min read
Who Owns AI Creations? Understanding Inventorship and Ownership
Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our lives, impacting everything from how we communicate to how we work. As AI...

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Aug 6, 20257 min read
Navigating Open Source AI: Balancing Innovation with Legal Risks
Open-source AI is becoming an increasingly significant part of the technological world, offering both opportunities and challenges. As...

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Aug 6, 20255 min read
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