The average broadband speed for people in the UK has fallen to 35th place in global rankings, according to a critical report released amid ongoing government turmoil. As many people look to stream more video and use data-heavy services, the UK’s position has slipped past countries such as Bulgaria and Madagascar, underscoring concerns about the … Read more

NAVEX has launched a new training tool designed to help organizations understand and manage AI use, tailored to meet the requirements of the EU AI Act. The continued rapid development and deployment of AI-driven tools means office workers increasingly rely on AI in many daily tasks—often without being fully aware of it. This trend comes … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/stevecoleimages) While discussions about 5G continue, the immediate goal for carriers and vendors is to expand LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) coverage as widely as possible. According to ABI Research, LTE-A now reaches an estimated 100 million people worldwide, just four years after the technology’s introduction. ABI Research reports that by the end of 2014 there … Read more

Check Point Research has identified a critical vulnerability in the developer tool Cursor that allows attackers to modify code without the responsible development team being aware. Cursor is one of the fastest-growing AI-powered coding tools among developers today. It combines local code editing with large language models (LLMs) integrated into the application to help teams … Read more

Many experts expected China to lead in 5G deployment, but a recent forecast reveals an unprecedented acceleration in rollout pace. Analysts at Mobile Experts, known for accurate 5G predictions over the past four years, updated their outlook after receiving strong reports from China. Those reports prompted a significant revision of their latest forecast. The firm … Read more

Apple has long been regarded as a premium brand. That reputation made me uneasy in the days leading up to the recent keynote amid the rumours about a lower-cost iPhone 5C. Most observers assumed Apple would price the 5C significantly below the higher-end 5S so it could compete in the mid-range market and put an … Read more

Quinyx has appointed Fredrik Nylander as its new chairman of the board. Nylander brings more than two decades of global leadership experience from major industry players such as Workday, Microsoft, SAP and Oracle. Deep expertise in SaaS and cloud technology Fredrik possesses extensive expertise in SaaS, Human Capital Management (HCM) and cloud technologies. He has … Read more

Passengers in Australia and New Zealand experienced long delays at check-in after passport systems crashed following the failure of an unnamed UK telecoms provider. We’d expect the provider is part of the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance The disruption was reported early in the morning in Australia. The country’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection attributed … Read more

US telecommunications giant Verizon has used edge computing to halve 5G latency in a recent trial. One of 5G’s key advantages is reduced latency compared with earlier generations, meaning information can complete roundtrips much faster. Lower latency unlocks new possibilities for applications such as online gaming, real-time virtual reality, and latency-sensitive remote operations. Verizon engineers … Read more

Phishing in 2026 will be more complex and harder to detect as AI and advanced phishing techniques accelerate the threat landscape. In 2025 both the volume and technical sophistication of phishing attacks increased, and Barracuda’s Threat Analysis Team describes how these threats are expected to continue growing through 2026. During 2025, phishing attacks advanced significantly, … Read more