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The Nordic CEOs for a Sustainable Future, the Norwegian Finance Ministry, and the Oslo Stock Exchange declare support for the TCFD recommendations

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Telenor explores automatic voice recognition for live readings of customer sentiment in Norway

Automatic speech recognition technology does not yet exist for the highly dialectical Norwegian language, which is something that Telenor and partners are working to remedy. For Telenor, this could mean real-time pulse checks on customer sentiment, while for the hearing impaired, it could mean greater inclusion in live events or while watching broadcasts.

Close ties between academia and business keep Norway at the innovation forefront

Tor Andreassen, professor at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and director of the Digital Innovation for sustainable Growth (DIG) centre and the Digital Transformation Hub, says that greater openness and dialogue between academia and enterprise is Norway’s competitive advantage.

Kaaren Hilsen to head Telenor’s new tower company

(Fornebu, 1 June) Kaaren Hilsen, current CEO of Telenor Sweden, is appointed CEO of Telenor Tower Holding AS from 1 September 2021.

Calling for a return to full mobile internet in Myanmar

(21 May 2021) Telenor has signed a joint statement by the Global Network Initiative and the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business, calling for an end to the more than two months of mobile Internet disruptions and Internet restrictions in Myanmar.

The Nordic CEOs for a Sustainable Future, the Norwegian Finance Ministry, and the Oslo Stock Exchange declare support for the TCFD recommendations

(May 21 2021) The joint stance behind the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) comes as the Nordic CEOs for a Sustainable Future release a guide to help other Nordic companies begin the process of implementing the TCFD recommendations.

Human vs. Chatbot in the customer service game

More and more companies are offering ‘chat with us’ options on their web pages, supplying immediate support as customers browse. It’s not always easy to know whether you’re texting with a human or a robot, which is why we’ve compiled a few hints to help you tell the difference.

7 ways 5G will change your life

There’s a lot of hype around 5G. It represents the latest and greatest in technology, holding the potential to shake up societies and advance us faster and further than ever before. But behind all that hype are some very real 5G promises that will make a noticeable difference in your life.

Girls in ICT: Fighting stereotypes and breaking barriers

Despite having played a vital role in advancing communication technologies, women continue to be underrepresented in the information, communications and technology (ICT) sector. Here’s what students think companies should do to encourage more women to pursue careers in the industry.

5 faces behind our 5G

There’s a lot of talk about tech when it comes to 5G, but there are also some talented people working to make it a reality across Telenor. Meet a few of our people on the 5G frontlines.

Top 10 signs that Norway’s Open AI Lab has lived up to expectations

Four years ago, Telenor, NTNU and SINTEF came together to create what is today known as the Norwegian Open AI Lab. The idea was to build a ‘center of gravity’ in AI research and education in Norway.

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