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What Is the EU’s Roadmap for 6G Spectrum?
Networking
What Is the EU’s Roadmap for 6G Spectrum?

With the commercial launch of 6G services targeted for around 2030, the European Union’s Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) has initiated a decisive and forward-thinking strategy to secure the necessary spectrum well in advance of the technology’s widespread deployment. This proactive stance is detailed in a new “Draft RSPG Opinion on a 6G Spectrum Roadmap,” a document that builds upon

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Trend Analysis: China Robotics Ascendancy
Robotic Process Automation In IT
Trend Analysis: China Robotics Ascendancy

The year 2024 marked a watershed moment in global manufacturing, a point where China single-handedly installed more industrial robots than the rest of the world combined, signaling a monumental and irreversible shift in the global automation landscape. This explosive growth is far more than a simple industrial trend; it represents a calculated geopolitical force poised to redefine the architecture of

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Trend Analysis: Crisis-Driven Digital Payments
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Trend Analysis: Crisis-Driven Digital Payments

A nation’s physical currency practically vanished from daily life not by design but by an abrupt economic collapse, forcing millions to navigate a new digital landscape in a matter of months. Egypt’s financial crisis of 2023–2024 stands as a stark case study in how severe necessity can trigger technological adoption at a speed and scale that planned initiatives rarely achieve.

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When Politics and Work Collide, What Is HR’s Role?
Employment Law
When Politics and Work Collide, What Is HR’s Role?

A single, unplanned confrontation between an employee and a high-profile visitor can spiral into a national media event, thrusting a company’s human resources department into an unwelcome spotlight where every decision is scrutinized. This is no longer a hypothetical scenario but a tangible risk in a deeply polarized society, forcing organizations to reconsider their approach to political expression within the

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Xiaomi Makes Unlocking Your Phone a Frustrating Chore
Mobile
Xiaomi Makes Unlocking Your Phone a Frustrating Chore

We’re sitting down with an expert who has spent countless hours in the digital trenches of Android customization. While many users are content with their phones as they come out of the box, a vibrant community of enthusiasts seeks to push the boundaries of their hardware. Today, we’re diving deep into the often-frustrating world of unlocking Xiaomi bootloaders—a process that

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DHS Funding Lapse Tests National Cyber Resilience
Cyber Security
DHS Funding Lapse Tests National Cyber Resilience

While political debates surrounding a Department of Homeland Security funding lapse often fixate on physical border control, a far more insidious and potentially devastating national security crisis is quietly unfolding in the digital realm. The current fiscal stalemate is serving as an unplanned, high-stakes stress test of the nation’s cyber resilience by effectively crippling the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

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Europe Risks Falling Behind in 5G SA Network Race
Networking
Europe Risks Falling Behind in 5G SA Network Race

The Dawn of True 5G and a Widening Global Divide The global race for technological supremacy has entered a new, critical phase centered on the transition to true 5G, and a recent, in-depth analysis reveals a significant and expanding capability gap between world economies, with Europe lagging alarmingly behind. The crux of the issue lies in the shift from initial

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Your Employees’ AI Therapist Is an HR Crisis
Talent-Management
Your Employees’ AI Therapist Is an HR Crisis

In the time it takes for an employee to get a rejection from a therapist’s overbooked office, they can receive dozens of empathetic, algorithmically generated responses from a chatbot that never sleeps and never judges. This shift from human to machine for emotional support is not a distant future scenario; it is an unmonitored, undocumented, and rapidly escalating reality unfolding

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Stricter State Laws Go Beyond HIPAA Compliance
Employment Law
Stricter State Laws Go Beyond HIPAA Compliance

With the healthcare landscape constantly shifting, the intersection of federal and state privacy laws has become a minefield for employers and healthcare providers. We’re joined by Ling-Yi Tsai, an HRTech expert with decades of experience helping organizations navigate complex regulatory environments. Ling-Yi specializes in the practical application of technology and policy to solve compliance challenges, making her the perfect guide

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Court Affirms Defense for Unproven Harassment Claims
Employment Law
Court Affirms Defense for Unproven Harassment Claims

A recent federal court ruling provides a much-needed playbook for employers navigating the treacherous terrain of workplace harassment claims where the only evidence is one person’s word against another’s. This decision illuminates how a company’s diligent, good-faith investigation can serve as a powerful legal shield, even when the truth of an allegation remains unclear. For human resources departments and company

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Is HR Ready for the Data Risks of Hybrid Work?
Core HR
Is HR Ready for the Data Risks of Hybrid Work?

With decades of experience helping organizations navigate change through technology, HRTech expert Ling-yi Tsai has a unique perspective on the hidden risks of our new working world. As companies embrace hybrid models—with nearly three-quarters of UK businesses now offering some form of remote work—she sees a growing intersection of human behavior, technology, and security that falls squarely in HR’s lap.

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EEOC Warns Feds Against Blanket Telework Denials
Employment Law
EEOC Warns Feds Against Blanket Telework Denials

Introduction The widespread push for employees to return to physical offices has created a significant legal and ethical crossroads for federal agencies, particularly concerning their obligations to workers with disabilities. As return-to-office mandates gain momentum, a crucial question emerges: how can these policies coexist with the legal requirement to provide reasonable accommodations? This article aims to dissect the recent guidance

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