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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The head of the U.S. Space Command has warned that the United States must harness emerging technological powers if it wants to avoid defeat in a future war with a hostile nation. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, the U.S. Space Force’s chief of space operations, speaking Wednesday (April 10) at the Space Foundation’s annual Space Symposium here in Colorado Springs, stressed the need for the Space Force to partner with private industry to rapidly develop and field new space-based capabilities.Saltzman said the best and fastest way to achieve that is to strengthen the Space Force’s ties with…

Data analysis tools give people and businesses the ability to analyze and derive insights from variables like clicks, searches, purchases and tweets.  This is crucial because the immense amount of data swirling around these days is only as valuable as the information you can extract from it. As such, data analysis — the technique by which raw data is transformed into useful statistics, insights and even predictions — has become an incredibly important area in tech. Data Analysis Tools to Know Airtable Qlik IBM Cognos Looker Microsoft Power BI Oracle Analytics Cloud R RapidMiner Splunk Tableau Humans simply don’t have the…

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications recently issued an advisory to citizens about calls from specific numbers, which the ministry said citizens were receiving, and that the callers, impersonating the DoT, were threatening to disconnect their mobile phone numbers.These callers threaten mobile phone users that their numbers are being used for illegal activities, similar to how users are blackmailed in CBI-related cybercrimes, where criminals pretend to be CBI officials and claim that illegal packages have arrived in their name.WhatsApp calls from Pakistan ‘threatening’ mobile usersThe DoT has also issued an advisory regarding WhatsApp calls from foreign…

Rakuten Mobile and RADCOM Ltd. plan to expand their ongoing partnership to include the expansion of technology solutions that leverage advanced artificial intelligence (AI) analytics. RADCOM will continue to provide Rakuten Mobile with its current technology solutions while incorporating AI services such as anomaly detection and automated root cause analysis. These technologies are specifically developed to proactively detect and address network issues, enabling Rakuten Mobile to maintain high quality services, enhance operational efficiency and network automation monitoring. Leveraging AI/ML Rami Amit, Chief Technology Officer at RADCOM, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunities presented by the renewed partnership and the introduction…

Labour announced a new partnership with Virgin Media O2 to ensure all children with type 1 diabetes can benefit from the latest technology. Labour also said it would digitise the red book given to parents to record their children’s medical records as part of a series of changes to NHS apps. The NHS is providing people with type 1 diabetes with a new blood glucose monitor that allows parents to keep an eye on their child’s blood sugar levels throughout the day and night. With 32,000 children living with the disease in the UK, it’s vital that their blood sugar…

Blackswan Space, a Vilnius-based space tech startup developing advanced software products for complex space and defense missions, has secured €760,000 in a pre-seed funding round. The funding round was led by ScaleWolf, a hybrid accelerator and fund for defense technology, with participation from Linas Sargautis, co-founder of NanoAvionics, Lemonade Stand, and Baltic Sandbox Ventures, and Vladas Lašas, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. Founded in 2019, Blackswan Space is pioneering autonomous space technology in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and commercial partners. The company’s Mission Design Simulator (MDS) enables customers to simulate complex spacecraft operations, including in-orbit servicing, object…

CRKD has announced a special edition series of Nitro Deck and NEO S controllers to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dark Horse Comics’ iconic Hellboy series. Developed under the creative supervision of Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, the controllers feature detailed artwork from the famous comics, making each device a collector’s item. In addition to being aesthetically appealing, these controllers are designed to enhance your gaming experience with increased precision, responsiveness and durability. This collaboration not only celebrates the 30th anniversary of Hellboy, but also marks the launch of gaming gear that doubles as a showcase for comic book culture. Both…

Dr. Fallon S. Wilson is Co-Founder and Lead Principal Investigator for #BlackTechFutures Research Institute and Vice President of Policy at the Multicultural Media, Telecom, and Internet Council.As technology firms, governments and institutions race to keep up and take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI), much of the conversation is focused on the potential of the technology to transform society. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims we “are only a few breakthroughs away from abundance at a scale that is difficult to imagine,” while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) claims innovation must be the “north star” of any effort to regulate AI,…

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Data Horizon ResearchThe mobile virtual network operator market size is valued at USD 84.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 161.3 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.5%.FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Increasing number of services supporting mobile and virtual networksThe Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market experienced growth in 2023 due to the expansion of the mobile subscriber base. Forecasts suggest that the mobile industry will see a significant increase in the coming period and multi-SIM ownership will also contribute to this expansion. According to GSMA’s Mobile Economy 2024, there…