Positive cost-benefit forecasts for future 5G deployments Axon Partners Group Consulting today announced it has completed a detailed EU-wide strategic study for the European Commission (EC) into the costs and timelines for 5G deployments in the EU and EEA. The study has shown networks are planning for 5G to be carrying half of data trafficContinue reading “Axon 5G study for EC shows 84% of Europe will have access to 5G by 2025”
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Europe’s internet ecosystem: socio-economic benefits of a fairer balance between tech giants and telecom operators
Axon Partners Group Consulting was commissioned by the European Telecommunications Network Operators’ Association (ETNO) to conduct an independent study on the impact of big tech hyperscalers on communications networks. The study outlines the fact that the tech giants have driven a staggering 10-fold growth in data traffic over the past ten years, but made littleContinue reading “Europe’s internet ecosystem: socio-economic benefits of a fairer balance between tech giants and telecom operators”
Europe’s internet ecosystem: socio-economic benefits of a fairer balance between tech giants and telecom operators
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Small cells and DAS – the answers to the growth of mobile data traffic and demand for in-building wireless?
Conventional macro cells are not able to handle the challenge of increasing demand for both mobile data and in-building wireless. The combination of small cells and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) could be the answer. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank Group, has launched a new investment platform that aims to support wirelessContinue reading “Small cells and DAS – the answers to the growth of mobile data traffic and demand for in-building wireless?”
IPv6: Benefits and best practices of public policies
“Lack of IPv4 addresses is threatening the future of the Internet, however, IPv6 delivers the long-term remedy. Our study explains how and what actions policy makers are taking in order to increase its penetration.” IP protocol is one of the main building blocks of the Internet by enabling communication between all kinds of connected devices.Continue reading “IPv6: Benefits and best practices of public policies”
Axon Consulting: Commercialising Emerging Technologies
When it comes to digitalizing and expanding the ICT domain, we immediately confront with emerging technologies and their power to change daily lives of people, transform way of doing business and value proposition of governments, public entities and enterprises. While technological developments keep enabling such technologies to become practical, stakeholders within ICT industry such asContinue reading “Axon Consulting: Commercialising Emerging Technologies”
Axon took place in the 2021 Annual LatAm/Caribbean Telecommunications & Media Forum
Axon took place in the 2021 Annual LatAm/Caribbean Telecommunications & Media Forum run by the International Institute of Communications (IIC). Senior Manager Samuel Tew participated as guest panellist in a workshop on cybersecurity and data governance frameworks, where he enjoyed an insightful discussion around several topics, including national cybersecurity strategies, public cybersecurity initiatives and theContinue reading “Axon took place in the 2021 Annual LatAm/Caribbean Telecommunications & Media Forum”
Sustainability in the Digital Sphere: How green is ICT?
Information and Communication Technology’s share of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is believed to have stood at between 1.8-2.8% in 2020. However, despite huge projected sector growth, the sector still can stabilise or even reduce its carbon footprint. To do so, the world needs to reach net-zero emissions by revamping current climate policies and adoptingContinue reading “Sustainability in the Digital Sphere: How green is ICT?”
Regulating `Big Tech´ & current initiatives in key jurisdictions
The Big Tech companies have grown at an astronomic pace over the last decade, becoming vital enablers in both our private and professional lives. Particularly the US tech giants have redefined digital economy through extremely popular proprietary products and services, and unassailable network economies. On the flipside, their outsized market power and immense influence onContinue reading “Regulating `Big Tech´ & current initiatives in key jurisdictions”
State-backed investors in the EU: the new rules of the game
On 5 May 2021, the European Commission published its proposal for a Regulation ‘on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market’, which is expected to affect EU acquisitions by foreign state-backed entities and their participation in EU public tenders. Axon’s experts analyse the EC’s proposal and provide a snapshot of this new screening mechanism and howContinue reading “State-backed investors in the EU: the new rules of the game”
The European Commission’s proposed AI Act: a global regulatory paradigm?
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business is increasingly prevalent and disruptive. According to a recent study, up to 7% of all SMEs and 24% of all large companies in the EU were using some form of AI in 2020. This is a vast number of businesses and will only increase as the technologyContinue reading “The European Commission’s proposed AI Act: a global regulatory paradigm?”
Regulating AI: An EU first with more to follow?
On 21 April, the European Commission published a long-awaited draft regulation with harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is not just an EU first: its effects are bound to spill outside of EU borders, both jurisdictionally and as a precedent other countries may emulate eventually. The proposal defines AI and recognises its power as an importantContinue reading “Regulating AI: An EU first with more to follow?”