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Top tech news today: 12 March, 2025
Latest tech news highlights major investments, partnerships, and innovations in telecom, AI, IoT, and sustainability across industries.
Headline
Latest tech news highlights major investments, partnerships, and innovations in telecom, AI, IoT, and sustainability across industries.
Context
SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh revealed a partnership with Lynk Global, focusing on direct-to-device services and investing in Lynk’s network to enhance connectivity for various sectors. Source Vodafone UK and Ericsson’s trial has achieved a 33% reduction in power consumption for 5G radio units, leveraging AI to optimize energy usage during low-traffic periods. Source
Evidence
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Analysis
The UK government has introduced reforms to reduce grid connection waiting times by up to seven years, aiming to accelerate growth and support renewable energy projects. Source Salesforce has eliminated its diversity goals and removed “diversity” from its annual report, shifting focus to compliance with equal-pay laws amid industry-wide changes. Source The UK government announced a £23 million investment in telecoms research and development to enhance connectivity in key sectors like AI and cloud computing. Source Virgin Media O2 plans to invest £700 million in its mobile network, focusing on enhancing coverage and capacity in underserved areas and addressing persistent connectivity issues. Source
Key Points
- 1. SES announces investment in Lynk Global
- 2. Vodafone and Ericsson boost 5G energy efficiency
- 3. UK slashes grid connection wait times
- 4. Salesforce scales back diversity goals
- 5. UK invests £23 million in telecoms R&D
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