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Why PII and Sovereign Data may not be suitable to keep in foreign owned Data Centres?
Foreign-owned data centers may still be subject to the laws and regulations of the country where the parent company is based. This can lead to conflicts and complications in legal matters, as the data might be accessible to foreign governments under their jurisdiction.
Teachers, researchers duped by fake conferences run from India
The titles of the conferences are well-thought-out and timely. The names of the organizing bodies are also attractive. The websites of these organizations are well-designed and professional, making it easy for anyone to believe that they are legitimate international research institutions or organizations. However, in reality, these sites are traps set by an organized fraud network. Every year, they list nearly a hundred conferences on their websites, collecting conference fees and defrauding participants out of hundreds of dollars. This organized group operates through almost 20 different websites under various names. According to Views Bangladesh's investigation, the group is being run from India. Members of this scam network are spread across several countries. The investigation also found evidence that a Bangladeshi citizen is involved with this fraudulent group. One of the scammers' websites, “Sciencesociety.co”has the profile of a Bangladeshi individual who works as a faculty member at a private university.
Where is the telecom industry heading: Who will control it?
The statistics grab headlines effortlessly: “Mobile internet subscriber base declines by 4.4 million.” As the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) regularly publishes data on mobile telecommunications and broadband subscribers, journalists have easy access to these numbers. By comparing data month over month, crafting a market report becomes straightforward. Mobile operators’ officials often provide insights into the business impact of subscriber fluctuations, and at times, analysts react emotionally to the figures without deeper understanding. When such reports make headlines, even the general public, regardless of comprehension, starts worrying about the market’s trajectory.
Digitalization will fail, unless...
If there is anything everyone supports, it’s digitalization of government. It’s seen as the panacea for all our ills: tax avoidance, corruption, inefficient agriculture, ...You name a problem, that is the answer, or at least part of the answer. We’ve been trying for over two decades but with meager returns.
Lessons from Bangladesh’s tussle with Adani Power
“Did you hear that Adani is refusing to supply Bangladesh with electricity?” a friend asked me recently. I knew it was a loaded question, my friend being a nationalist. “You recall wehad no power because we couldn’t pay for shiploads of fuel and coal just a few years back?” I asked back.
Low-grade service, how long do mobile operators avoid responsibility?
Complaints about substandard mobile internet service in Bangladesh are at length and this has become constant. Bangladesh has crossed the era of 4G step by step and now is on the verge of 5G technology; But the mobile telecommunication services failed to bring smiles to the faces of the customers! Call drops in voice calls and slow speed of the Internet or excessive disconnection and connection (fluctuation) are a constant fact in mobile operators' services in the country!
"Titanic" Company: From influential to bankrupt
"My Heart Will Go On..." Just hearing the name "Titanic" probably brings Celine Dion's iconic song to mind for millions of viewers. The image of Jack and Rose standing at the bow of the massive ship, holding hands, arms spread wide, gazing into the vast blue ocean, floats before our eyes. The ship is on its way from London to New York, crossing the endless Atlantic, heading towards a dreamland where they will step ashore and build a dreamy future. But suddenly, the ship strikes a massive iceberg—and then! We all know what happened next.
Robi arranges ‘Top Developers Meetup’
Digital service provider Robi Aziata PLC arranged a get together titled “bdapps Connect: Engage & Innovate 2024 – Top Developers Meet & Greet,” at the Robi Axiata Ltd. Head Office recently.
Let reforms begin with goal to set up local holding
What was the epic failure in the telecommunication sector in the last 16 years? In a word, the answer to the question is the inability of establishing domestic proprietorship. As a result, despite opportunities reducing dependency on foreign companies and investment couldn’t be possible. Moreover, allegations of laundering funds from the sector were raised. Furthermore, some officials and individuals related to foreign operators pointed their fingers to the local investors in the telecom sector.
How Everyday Devices Are Turning into Deadly Bombs—Is Your Phone Next?
Thousands of pagers, the simplest form of communication, were transformed into deadly explosives, leaving over 37 people dead in a horrifying display of technological sabotage. In two separate incidents in Lebanon, thousands of pagers and radio devices detonated, resulting in thousands of injuries and at least 37 fatalities.
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