(c)iStock.com/Robert Morton Although Canadians are using the internet more than ever, high costs are forcing many to limit their online activity, according to new research from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Rising prices have led about 20% of internet users to reduce their usage, even as overall online engagement has climbed sharply over … Read more
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, has issued a warning that hackers operating from Russia and Iran have increased their use of targeted spear-phishing campaigns. Spear-phishing is a form of cyber-attack that uses tailored electronic messages to trick victims into downloading malware or revealing sensitive credentials. These attacks are carefully crafted … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/DrAfter123) The UK government is promoting wider adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in urban areas by offering a £10 million prize for a single collaborative research and development project that can demonstrate the potential of IoT across a city region. This prize is being run by the Department for Culture, Media … Read more
The EU’s Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive takes effect today, introducing wide-ranging changes that will affect many organisations responsible for critical infrastructure across a variety of sectors. Unlike narrowly targeted regulations, NIS2 covers a broad set of entities and seeks to strengthen cyber resilience across the European Union. Andrea Carcano, Co-founder and Chief Product … Read more
Ericsson and its communications service provider partner Arkessa will deliver global connectivity for Voi’s micro-mobility services. Arkessa uses the Ericsson IoT Accelerator platform to provide automated connectivity management and meet stringent security requirements. Andrew Orrock, CEO of Arkessa, says: “Voi is a true pioneer of connected micro-mobility solutions and is committed to helping cities meet … Read more
AT&T has introduced a new optional “Turbo” add-on that charges mobile customers an extra $7 per month to access faster wireless data speeds. The carrier says Turbo is designed to support demanding mobile applications—such as gaming, social video broadcasting, and live video conferencing—by providing optimized data performance when users are on the move. The announcement … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/italianestro) British mobile users enjoy the fastest average mobile data speeds in Europe when they have adequate coverage, but significant gaps remain across the country. A new report from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) warns the UK falls behind several nations — including Albania, Romania and Peru — when measured for landmass 4G … Read more
China Unicom has reached an agreement with several major Chinese technology companies — including Tencent, Baidu and Alibaba — that will bring a combined investment of $11.7 billion (£9.1 billion) into the operator. Ten investors, a mix of private and state-backed firms, will acquire slightly more than 35% of the shares in China United Network … Read more
To fully realize the advantages of 5G in China, telecom operators must collaborate closely with electricity providers. A new report produced by China Telecom, Huawei and the State Grid of China evaluates how the smart grid can be enhanced using 5G network slicing. China’s Made in China 2025 initiative aims to modernize the nation’s manufacturing … Read more
Huawei posted its slowest year-over-year revenue growth since 2013 in 2017, even though it briefly overtook Apple to claim third place in global smartphone shipments. According to a letter published on the company’s WeChat account by rotating CEO Ken Hu, Huawei’s revenue increased by roughly 15 percent to about 600 billion yuan (approximately $92 billion) … Read more