ITU and Vodafone launch initiative to connect 3.4B unconnected

Telecom innovations

United Nations agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has partnered with Vodafone to launch an initiative to connect 3.4 billion people. An internet connection is increasingly vital in the modern world to unlock opportunities. Faster connections can mean even greater opportunity, but any connection is better than none. According to research (PDF) by the ITU last…

IDC predicts a return to chip supply normality by mid-2022

Internet of Things

A research note from IDC suggests the ongoing chip shortage will normalise by the middle of next year. Semiconductors are in short supply primarily due to pandemic-related supply chain issues, trade sanctions, and strong demand. IoT devices continue to proliferate rapidly, connected vehicles are increasingly desirable, 5G-capable smartphones are in-demand, and stock of those newfangled…