Many carriers, network operators and journalists are debating how the rise of instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and iMessage will affect traditional SMS usage and increase data infrastructure costs. However, they may be overlooking a different threat: Skype’s video messaging. Voicemail has been a reliable and convenient service for decades. You call someone, leave a … Read more

Rohit Chakravarthy, Pax8’s new Chief Accounting Officer, will lead the company’s global accounting function as the cloud marketplace continues its international expansion. With more than 25 years of experience, he will be responsible for developing Pax8’s global accounting operations and financial processes. Chakravarthy will report to Chief Financial Officer Craig Foster and, in his role, … Read more

The FBI has issued a warning that Iranian-linked hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in F5 Networks’ BIG-IP devices to target both U.S. government and private-sector networks. While the FBI’s advisory did not identify a specific threat actor by name, reporting from ZDNet indicates security researchers track the activity under names such as Fox Kitten … Read more

Three UK has delivered notable 5G performance in OpenSignal’s latest Mobile Network Experience Report. Best known for being the first operator to launch a 3G network in the UK, Three is the smallest major operator by subscriber count. Historically it trailed some rivals on 4G speed and coverage, but with 5G rollout well underway the … Read more

Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, will collaborate with Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering on a $1.25 million AFWERX Phase II STTR contract. The two organizations will develop analytical models for cyclonic flows, build computational tools, and study the stability of various vortex engines to address challenges faced by public … Read more

Jailbroken AI Russian cyber campaign was deployed in an advanced operation targeting U.S. politicians and politically engaged individuals, according to new findings from TrendAI. The campaign reportedly included phishing, fraud and AI-generated influence operations, where large language models were used to produce content, automate workflows and scale cyberthreats on a much larger scale. New information … Read more

Vodafone Romania has chosen Ericsson as its primary partner to upgrade the radio access network (RAN) and roll out nationwide 5G services. Under a six-year agreement, Ericsson will supply 5G RAN products and solutions designed to increase network speeds, cut latency, and improve reliability for Vodafone Romania’s customers. The contract positions Ericsson as the main … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/scyther5) As hardware prices fall and more content becomes available, 4K adoption is beginning to grow. With over four times the pixels of Full HD, Ultra HD delivers noticeably sharper and more detailed images. While streaming services such as Netflix provide much 4K content over the internet, a significant number of viewers still … Read more

Swedish industry must accelerate its pace in the ongoing quantum race. To drive progress, an innovation competition in quantum technology is now being launched, giving Sweden’s quantum ecosystem a chance to push development forward. The Swedish quantum network QSIP has announced an innovation competition with prize money totalling up to 1.5 million SEK and a … Read more

In a recent MDS survey, nearly two-thirds (64%) of large organizations with 1,000 or more employees reported that they had already implemented a policy allowing employees to use their own mobile devices for work. Among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) included in the poll, just under half (49%) had established similar policies. While Bring Your … Read more