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Optus is continuing to improve its coverage across regional Western Australia , with works complete on transmission upgrades in Geraldton . The transmission upgrades will improve mobile user experience from Eradu to Geraldton North and will provide locals and visitors with improved Internet speeds and experience on the Optus network . Optus Territory General Manager for Western Australia , Paul O ’ Neill , said the enhanced coverage in Geraldton is part of Optus ’ ongoing commitment to its customers . “ It allows competition and choice for local businesses and residents by offering a network at a great value ,” said O ’ Neill .
Fujitsu has announced its decision to establish a new organization to strengthen its governance of AI ethics . The company has established the AI Ethics and Governance Office to accelerate the safe and secure deployment of leading-edge technologies including Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and other Machine Learning applications in society . This marks the next step in Fujitsu ’ s ongoing efforts to strengthen and enforce comprehensive , company-wide measures to achieve robust AI ethics governance based on international best-practices , policies and legal frameworks . The new office will focus on implementing measures to actively promote ethics related to the research , development and implementation of advanced technologies .
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OKLink , the Blockchain Big Data company , has announced the launch of Chaintelligence Pro 2.0 , the world ’ s first Blockchain analysis platform combining Blockchain Big Data technology and technical investigation methods , to assist police in cryptocurrency-related crime investigation and antimoney laundering . “ By the end of last year , the number of cryptocurrency-related crime cases in China had risen to about 6,328 , with more than 16.3 million people and over 320 billion yuan involved . Confronted with these cryptocurrency-related crimes , police officers are struggling with difficulties including high learning costs and high tracking difficulty ,” said Zhang Chao , Vice President of OKLink . Focusing on these sticking points , Chaintelligence Pro 2.0 optimized the Blockchain and Big Data technology framework , achieving major technical innovations .
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Altimetrik a US-based , digital business enablement company continues its growth in India by expanding business operations in urban metros and Tier 2 cities across India . The company has experienced strong double digit revenue growth which accelerated this year as more organizations invest in digital business . The company recently opened a new center in Jaipur , adding to existing offices in Bangalore , Hyderabad , Pune and Chennai . India continues to play an integral role in sourcing top talent and serves a major part in delivering outcomes for the company ’ s growing global clientele .
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