ITU Member States re-elect Doreen Bogdan-Martin as Secretary-General
Member States of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has re-elected Doreen Bogdan-Martin of the United States as the organization's Secretary-General.…
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HaDEA presents EU-funded projects advancing connectivity and digital innovation
The EU Commission marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day by highlighting EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA: Nuanua, EURIDICE, AI4GOV-X…
ITU, UNDRR, and Sciences Po report maps critical vulnerabilities in the interconnected world
Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks—and potentially trigger…
ITU releases framework ION-2030 to enable the intelligent optical network era
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released a new framework to guide the evolution of global optical connectivity in the…
ITU report asks whether we are ready as AI stops waiting for instructions
Artificial intelligence means different things to different people: a powerful tool to address global challenges, or a disruptive force affecting…
G20 Summit: Building an AI economy that works for all
Artificial intelligence is expanding at extraordinary speed, with the global AI market now estimated at around $750 billion — larger…
Outcome of the Workshop on World Radiocommunication Conference WRC-27
The European Commission and the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications (CEPT) organised a public workshop with stakeholders regarding EU…
ITU report on sustainable space: Satellites deserve a second life
The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s latest report on in-space servicing paints a sobering picture: despite decades of technological progress and…
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ITU Global Symposium endorses blueprint for future digital ecosystems
Telecom regulators worldwide endorsed new guidelines at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) in Riyadh to support digital ecosystems…
ITU report puts cost of universal internet connectivity by 2030 at $2.6–2.8 trillion
Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of USD 2.6 trillion to USD 2.8 trillion at current…
New global database connects AI standards across IEC, ISO, ITU and beyond
The international standards community has launched a new AI Standards Exchange Database to align and coordinate global efforts on trustworthy…
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Greening Digital Companies: AI drives surge in tech sector’s emissions and energy use
Tech sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data…
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From Cyber to Outer Space: ENISA’s Guide to Securing Commercial Satellite Operations
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) explore the cybersecurity threat landscape of space…
ITU: Standards shaping the future of connected, automated and safe mobility
From intelligent vehicles to seamless communication between road users and infrastructure, the transformation of mobility systems is accelerating. This transition…
ITU and ESA agree on optimizing satellite communications
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced a collaborative effort to improve mitigation measures…
ITU: Strengthening infrastructure as the world’s digital backbone
ITU’s Digital Infrastructure Investment Initiative, launched with six development finance institutions in cooperation with Brazil’s G20 presidency in 2024, aims…
The AI for Good Global Summit tackles the rise of autonomous AI agents
A new wave of autonomous AI—capable of reasoning, acting independently, and scaling at unprecedented speed—is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape.…
ITU Secretary-General speaking at the Internet Governance Forum 2024
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), opened the session: "Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future" at the Internet Governance Forum…
ITU opinion on quantum developments: No longer 20 years away?
Quantum mechanics dates back to 1925, and the idea of quantum computing spans almost half that period. The first experimental…
Resilience of submarine telecom cables: ITU and ICPC launch international advisory body
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) have formed an International Advisory Body for Submarine…
Greening Digital Companies 2024: Report on challenges to tech sector sustainability
The growth of tech industry and rising energy demand put pressure on tech sector sustainability efforts. Cutting value-chain emissions could…
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SDG Digital unlocks commitments to leverage innovation and emerging technologies
SDG Digital unlocks commitments to leverage innovation and emerging technologies for a more sustainable, inclusive and responsible future. ITU and UNDP…
ITU SecGen Doreen Bogdan-Martin on space sustainability: Why ITU? Why now?
"Space is becoming more critical to global development than ever before. The question of space sustainability, therefore, looms large. As…
ITU publishes updated global treaty to optimize radio spectrum management
The 2024 edition of the ITU Radio Regulations ensures a stable regulatory environment for innovative radiocommunication services.