AI & Cloud Big Tech Microsoft August 17, 2021 Microsoft ups ante in government cloud contest Microsoft announced its Azure Government Top Secret cloud received authorisation making it available to US national security agencies, as the software giant fights to maintain its position as a preferred service provider to the nation. By Martha DeGrasse
August 17, 2021 Cost cuts ring True in Q2 Thailand-based True Group narrowed its loss in Q2 2021 on cost-cutting initiatives and a double-digit increase in post-paid subscribers driven by strong uptake of new 5G service plans. The operator revealed cost and productivity measures gained traction, resulting in an 8. By Joseph Waring
Asia Pacific Greater China August 17, 2021 China seeks input on draft anti-monopoly rules China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) opened a public consultation on newly-issued draft regulations for the internet sector, as the watchdog more closely monitors tech companies’ business practices and compliance with regulations. By Joseph Waring
Apple Devices August 16, 2021 Apple determined to fight on in patent spat Apple vowed to appeal a $300 million royalty payment a US court ordered it to pay a patent management company after a retrial of a case involving standards-essential patents. By Martha DeGrasse
5G+ Devices August 16, 2021 Researchers caution on revenue cut from repair rules Analysts at Juniper Research warned legislation designed to ease the device repair process could blunt shipment revenue for 5G devices in the long-term, but backed devices supporting the technology to record strong sales in the meantime. By Chris Donkin
Big Tech Meta August 16, 2021 Facebook adds end-to-end encryption on Messenger Facebook rolled out end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls on its Messenger app, a technology widely used on its WhatsApp platform, part of a move to give users more security. By Kavit Majithia
August 16, 2021 United Group set for Wind Hellas buy United Group agreed to acquire Greek operator Wind Hellas for an undisclosed sum, a deal which further bolsters its presence in southeastern Europe’s mobile markets after an acquisition of Vivacom in Bulgaria in 2020. By Chris Donkin