NTT Group has announced plans to increased use of renewable energy and lower energy consumption with an aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
Revealed as part of an environment and energy vision called "…
Nothing doing ear…yet
Challenger consumer technology company Nothing, famed for the transparent earbud called Ear, has signalled its intention to move the brand into new product categories by raising $50M from strategic and private investors…
Nokia and Orange commit to use refurbished equipment for network infrastructure
Orange and Nokia have signed a joint commitment to increase the use of refurbished network equipment in telecom infrastructure. The partnership is aimed at generating a reduction in carbon emissions by refurbishing existing equipment rather than manufacturing new. Nokia will offer the refurbished equipment to all of Orange&rsquo…
Plume raises $300 million to upend communications services with AI
The growing importance of the smart spaces arena took a step forwards today as personalised communications services company, Plume announced $300 million of investment led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. This round brings the company’s valuation to $2.6 billion, with $697 million raised to date. The investment will continue to drive research and development, sales and marketing, new partnerships, and acquisitions as Plume continues its global expansion and hyper-growth. In the last two quarters since its prior round of equity investment by Insight Partners…
Vodafone introduces recycled Eco-SIMs
Today, Vodafone Group has announced that it will begin offering half-sized Eco-SIM cards made from recycled plastic to their customers.
According to the operator, the Eco-SIM should eliminate the need for 320 tonnes of virgin plastic to be produced every year, which, in turn, should remove around 1,280 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year…