As competing networks both clash and cooperate to deploy their own LTE services, EE (Everything Everywhere) reports it has already reached 500,000 4G subscribers and is moving to strengthen its lead by expanding infrastructure and coverage. In a press release, EE outlined details of its upcoming expansion plans and service updates. The next stage of … Read more
US security officials acknowledge that some allies will continue to use Huawei 5G equipment despite repeated warnings, and they have begun planning for that reality. Sue Gordon, deputy to the director of the US intelligence community, outlined the issue at a recent conference. “We are going to have to figure out a way in a … Read more
China Mobile, together with partners Qualcomm and ZTE, has announced plans to run large-scale 5G trials based on specifications being developed by 3GPP. Before a new generation of mobile technology can be deployed, comprehensive interoperability and over-the-air field tests are required. With this announcement, China Mobile aims to begin that process early while the 5G … Read more
Barracuda Networks today launches Barracuda Managed Vulnerability Security — a new, fully packaged service designed to help organizations proactively identify, analyze and prioritize vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. The service is operated by Barracuda’s global Security Operations Center (SOC) and expands the capabilities of the integrated security platform BarracudaONE. The new offering covers vulnerability … Read more
Google provides Google Wallet, which supports NFC payment technology, and the team says they are working on integrating Bitcoin. Ariel Bardin, Vice President of Payments at Google, asked a Redditor to prompt the community with “What would I want Google to do with Bitcoin?” so he could observe the conversation. Microsoft offers a digital wallet … Read more
Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, today announced an expansion of its #TeamUp partnership in Sweden with the storied Djurgårdens IF Hockey. The collaboration is supported by Noll7Noll/7Security, a Stockholm-based managed services provider (MSP) acting as Acronis’ #CyberFit delivery partner. “We are pleased to welcome Djurgårdens IF Hockey and Noll7Noll to the … Read more
The technology sector is undergoing rapid change as demand and innovation continuously reshape how companies build and scale digital products. Ethereum, a blockchain platform best known for its smart contract capabilities, has become a major influence across this transformation. Its distributed ledger and programmable contracts are altering how organizations design applications, deliver services, and reimagine … Read more
Frends launches State of Integration & AI 2026, a new European benchmark report revealing that knowledge workers lose the equivalent of one workday each week to manual tasks—costing a typical company with 1,000 employees roughly €10.7 million per year. The report, based on research conducted by Sapio Research across six European countries, also finds that … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/adamkaz) Personnel from the US and UK intelligence agencies, the NSA and GCHQ, reportedly gained access to devices worldwide by compromising the internal computer network of the world’s largest SIM card manufacturer. Documents released by whistleblower Edward Snowden describe a joint operation by operatives from both agencies that infiltrated Gemalto, a Netherlands-based company … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/farakos) Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its net neutrality rules designed to keep the internet open and prevent service providers from discriminating between types of traffic. Among other provisions, the rules prohibit practices like “fast lanes,” where certain services would receive preferential treatment in exchange for payment. Internet service providers … Read more