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Information Commissioner’s Office seeks views on accuracy of generative AI models

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The third consultation in the series focuses on how data protection’s accuracy principle applies to the outputs of generative AI models, and the impact that accurate training data has on the output.

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  • The third consultation in the series focuses on how data protection’s accuracy principle applies to the outputs of generative AI models, and the impact that accurate training data has on the output.
  • Where people wrongly rely on generative AI models to provide factually accurate information about people, this can lead to misinformation, reputational damage and other harms.
  • “In a world where misinformation is growing, we cannot allow misuse of generative AI to erode trust in the truth.
  • The regulator has already considered the lawfulness of web scraping to train generative AI models and examined how the purpose limitation principle should apply to generative AI models.

EQS-News: SFC Energy AG, TEST-FUCHS GmbH and Auto AG Group start serial production of the H2Genset after successful market test phase

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Karl Ritter, Certification, CE, Noise, Environment, Partnership, Research, Carbon, Hydrogen, Telecommunications, Renewable energy

A unique selling point is the possibility of refuelling the integrated tanks of the H2Genset at hydrogen filling stations.

Key Points: 
  • A unique selling point is the possibility of refuelling the integrated tanks of the H2Genset at hydrogen filling stations.
  • Only in April 2022, SFC Energy, TEST-FUCHS and Auto AG Group signed a cooperation partnership for the joint development of the H2Genset.
  • The trailer-mounted power generator produces reliable and emission-free energy and is designed for 10 kW nominal and 28 kW peak output.
  • Marc Ziegler, CEO of Auto AG Group: “The H2Genset is the result of three innovative partners bundling their know-how.

The city is refocusing and strengthening its multimedia offering in Lausanne New partnership with Sunrise to continue the historic SiL cable network that serves neighbouring municipalities

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Municipal council, SIL, Partnership, Internet, City, Épalinges, LFO, FTTH, Telecommunications, Multimedia, Cable television

Lausanne Industrial Services (SiL) has partnered with Sunrise to take over the cable network in ten municipalities surrounding Lausanne in the city’s bid to concentrate on its multimedia offering within Lausanne.

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  • Lausanne Industrial Services (SiL) has partnered with Sunrise to take over the cable network in ten municipalities surrounding Lausanne in the city’s bid to concentrate on its multimedia offering within Lausanne.
  • The municipality has decided to refocus and strengthen the SiL multimedia activities in the city of Lausanne.
  • So as to not disadvantage customers outside of Lausanne, the cable network is being transferred to Sunrise in a partnership approach that will ensure continuity and quality of service.
  • In total, more than 17,000 households (and businesses) are connected to the cable network that is being transferred to Sunrise.

EQS-News: Management reinforcement for maxdome - Stefan Langefeld and Hans D. Henseleit continue to drive forward the Splendid Group's national and international VoD business

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Smartphone, Smart TV, ProSiebenSat.1 Media, Video on demand, Internet access, Telecommunications

Management reinforcement for maxdome - Stefan Langefeld and Hans D. Henseleit continue to drive forward the Splendid Group's national and international VoD business

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  • Management reinforcement for maxdome - Stefan Langefeld and Hans D. Henseleit continue to drive forward the Splendid Group's national and international VoD business
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  • Management reinforcement for maxdome - Stefan Langefeld and Hans D. Henseleit continue to drive forward the Splendid Group's national and international VoD business
    (Cologne, March 14, 2024) - Effective immediately, Stefan Langefeld joins Hans D. Henseleit, founder and managing director of Videociety GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Splendid Medien AG, Cologne, as an additional managing director.
  • In his new position, Stefan Langefeld reports directly to Andreas R. Klein, CEO of the parent company Splendid Medien AG.
  • Hans D. Henseleit and Andreas R. Klein: "With the appointment of Stefan Langefeld as additional Managing Director alongside Hans D. Henseleit, we want to continue to drive maxdome's national and international growth.

EQS-News: cyan AG today announced its preliminary 2023 figures and achieved 41% growth in recurring revenue in its core business Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
BSS, EUR, MTEL, AG, Sale, Social group, Orange España, Computer security, Telecommunications

Munich, April 02, 2024 – cyan AG, a provider of intelligent cybersecurity solutions, today announced its preliminary figures for the 2023 financial year.

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  • Munich, April 02, 2024 – cyan AG, a provider of intelligent cybersecurity solutions, today announced its preliminary figures for the 2023 financial year.
  • Including the BSS/OSS segment, operating revenue of EUR 8.6 million was achieved, which is within the forecast range of EUR 8 to 9 million.
  • Following the carve-out of the discontinued BSS/OSS segment, operating revenue in 2023 amounted to EUR 4.7 million, which is thus fully attributable to the Cybersecurity segment.
  • Thomas Kicker, CEO of cyan AG: "The preliminary figures for the 2023 financial year confirm that the sale of the BSS/OSS segment was the right step.

Your Family Entertainment AG and Salzburg AG extend cooperation agreement for Fix&Foxi TV until the end of 2028

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Partnership, Telecommunications, YFE, Family, Family Entertainment, Creativity, Television

Your Family Entertainment AG (YFE) is pleased to announce the successful extension of its contract with leading telecommunications provider Salzburg AG for the broadcast of the popular children's and family channel Fix&Foxi TV until December 31st, 2028.

Key Points: 
  • Your Family Entertainment AG (YFE) is pleased to announce the successful extension of its contract with leading telecommunications provider Salzburg AG for the broadcast of the popular children's and family channel Fix&Foxi TV until December 31st, 2028.
  • This agreement reinforces the ongoing commitment of both companies to provide high quality and educational entertainment for children and families in the region.
  • Since its launch, Fix&Foxi TV has gained a loyal viewership with its diverse program offering, ranging from animated series to educational shows.
  • It encourages us in our efforts to reach families and especially children with positive, inspiring content," said Bernd Wendeln, CEO & COO of Your Family Entertainment AG.

2024 Australian IT Journalism Awards Winners Announced

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Produced by media intelligence platform Influencing, the Awards recognise the most outstanding journalists and outlets covering technology in Australia each year.

Key Points: 
  • Produced by media intelligence platform Influencing, the Awards recognise the most outstanding journalists and outlets covering technology in Australia each year.
  • With 23 categories contested by 140 entrants, the awards were as closely fought as they have ever been.
  • "Our 2024 awards once again served their mission.
  • We would like to once again thank all our sponsors for their support; the community of media communications professionals who choose to join in support of the event each year, and of course all our entrants, finalists and winners at this year's Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards.

Infinite Reality and Vodafone Showcase AI-Onboard, A Revolutionary Automotive Onboarding Service, at Mobile World Congress, Part of Ongoing Strategic Partnership

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Congress, Intelligence, Partnership, Mobile World Congress, AI, Life, OEM, LOS, Telecommunications, Virtual reality, Video game

BARCELONA, Spain and LOS ANGELES, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinite Reality (“iR”), a global leader in artificial intelligence innovations and immersive virtual experiences, in partnership with telecommunications giant Vodafone, proudly showcased its groundbreaking automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) onboarding service, AI-Onboard, at the recent Mobile World Congress 2024 (“MWC”) in Barcelona. The full service is expected to launch in the summer of 2024, marking the first stage of a strategic partnership between iR and Vodafone.

Key Points: 
  • The full service is expected to launch in the summer of 2024, marking the first stage of a strategic partnership between iR and Vodafone.
  • Mobile World Congress, which ran from February 26-29, 2024, is an annual trade show and one of the world’s largest telecommunications, connectivity and technology events.
  • MWC 2024 was attended by over 100,000 delegates, including the King of Spain, and served as a global platform for iR and Vodafone to unveil AI-Onboard.
  • AI-Onboard introduced an exciting and immersive hybrid mixed reality and virtual reality experience demonstrating a variety of real-world scenarios where Pairpoint technology will become revolutionary.

Aire Networks Deploys Infinera’s ICE-X Intelligent Coherent Pluggable Solution to Increase Capacity of Its Single-fiber Network

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Market, SAN, Telecommunications, Human, MVNE

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) announced today that Aire Networks, a subsidiary of Grupo Aire, deployed Infinera’s software-programmable ICE-X coherent pluggable solution to expand the capacity of its single-fiber network infrastructure across Spain and Portugal.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) announced today that Aire Networks, a subsidiary of Grupo Aire, deployed Infinera’s software-programmable ICE-X coherent pluggable solution to expand the capacity of its single-fiber network infrastructure across Spain and Portugal.
  • Leveraging digital subcarrier technology, Infinera’s ICE-X solution can transmit up to 200 Gb/s bidirectionally per wavelength on a single fiber in a compact and power-efficient pluggable form factor.
  • With 64 wavelengths supported per fiber, this translates to 12.8 Tb/s of capacity on a single fiber – substantially increasing the number of services that can be delivered by Aire Networks.
  • “Aire Networks is committed to providing our customers with the best connectivity available by utilizing cutting-edge industry solutions and innovations,” said Zigor Gaubeca, CTO at Aire Networks.

OLAPLEX Announces CFO Transition

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The company has launched an external search for a new CFO in partnership with a leading executive search firm.

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  • The company has launched an external search for a new CFO in partnership with a leading executive search firm.
  • While the search is underway, Paul Kosturos, a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of experience, will join OLAPLEX and serve as Interim CFO following Mr. Tiziani’s departure.
  • Mr. Tiziani will work closely with Mr. Kosturos in the weeks ahead to facilitate a smooth transition.
  • “On behalf of everyone at OLAPLEX, I want to thank Eric for his many contributions to the company,” said Amanda Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer of OLAPLEX.