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Amazon and YouTube Join Netflix in Reducing Video Quality

Earlier today, Netflix announced it was reducing video quality on its services in Europe for the next 30 days in an attempt to alleviate the strain on internet service providers. Amazon and YouTube have both now confirmed that they will join Netflix by reducing the quality of their streams.

News UK

·7 months ago

Netflix to lower streaming quality for 30 Days

Netflix is to reduce the video quality on its services in Europe for the next 30 days in an attempt to alleviate the strain on internet service providers.

News UK

·7 months ago

EU wants to restrict AI Development

The EU is considering new regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) development, according to a draft of a “white paper”. These rules will restrict AI developers and ensure that these modern technologies are developed in an ethical way.

News

·10 months ago

Huawei plans to build its own components in Europe

Huawei chairman Liang Hua has said that the company is working on a plan to build its own components in Europe, as the company strives to overcome US sanctions.

Connected Huawei

·11 months ago

StorTrec Signs MoU with Huawei Intelligent Computing

Huawei and StorTrec AG have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance support service for Huawei's intelligent computing business.

Huawei

·12 months ago

Huawei Launches AI Ecosystem Program in Europe

Huawei has officially released the AI Ecosystem Program in Europe and announced an investment of 100 million euros in the next 5 years. This program unlocks a new chapter for the computing industry in Europe.

Connected Huawei

·12 months ago

Huawei boosted Europe’s economy by €12.8 billion

Huawei said today that it boosted Europe’s economy by €12.8 billion through its economic activity in 2018, supporting 169,700 jobs either directly or through the supply chain, according to a study by Oxford Economics.

Huawei

·12 months ago

European Union warns about 5G Security Threats

The European Union has warned that “state-backed” companies from “hostile” countries could infiltrate 5G networks to paralyse the continent, without directly referencing any particular country company.

Connected

·1 year ago

Data protection and Brexit – how business may be affected

The basis on which the UK will leave the EU has still to be decided but the Government has made clear that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be absorbed into UK law at the point of exit, so there will be no substantive change to the rules that most organisations need to follow.

Opinion UK

·2 years ago

European Commission to investigate Apple’s Shazam acquisition

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Shazam by Apple under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the merger could reduce choice for users of music streaming services.

Apple

·3 years ago

Microsoft unveils $20m Reactor in London to help UK remain a tech leader

Microft has opened a $20 million venue in London to help the UK remain the home of technology innovation in Europe. The Reactor, in Shoreditch, will be used to “nurture and develop start-up talent in the UK” by giving new businesses access to Microsoft partners, customers and products, UK Chief Executive Cindy Rose said.

Microsoft UK

·3 years ago

BlackBerry Secure World Tour 2018 announced by BlackBerry

BlackBerry has announced details of a BlackBerry Secure World Tour 2018 covering North America, Europe, and Australia. The BlackBerry Secure World Tour 2018 is aimed at BlackBerry customers and Technology and Business leaders.

BlackBerry

·3 years ago