Nokia has reached an important milestone in the global 5G market, positioning itself as a key supplier for next-generation networks. The Finnish telecommunications vendor now counts 100 commercial 5G contracts and a total of 160 commercial 5G engagements, reflecting rapid progress across multiple markets and customer segments. Nokia reports that enterprise customers constitute 12 percent … Read more

Recent months have seen growing challenges to digital infrastructure, including incidents where subsea cables have been damaged or severed. To address this vulnerability, GlobalConnect has completed a new land-based data communications link between Sweden and Finland. The new connection consists of three fiber cables between Sweden and Finland and is part of GlobalConnect’s 2,600-kilometer digital … Read more

(Image Credit: EE) EE, the UK’s largest mobile network operator, has launched Wi‑Fi Calling to allow customers to make calls and send texts when cellular coverage is poor or unavailable. The feature is initially available to owners of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Lumia 640 and will be rolled out to more than five million … Read more

Copilot Capital, a venture capital firm focused on supporting Europe’s most promising software companies, has completed a majority investment in Zendr, a fast-growing B2B logistics platform that simplifies and streamlines shipping for businesses. The partnership enables Zendr to accelerate its expansion across the

VIAVI Solutions has reported that 5G networks are now present in 47 of the world’s 70 largest economies by GDP, according to its annual “The State of 5G” report. The study finds 2,497 cities worldwide with commercial 5G networks, spread across 92 countries. In addition, 23 countries are running pre-commercial 5G trials, while 32 countries … Read more

Vivicta has extended its role as strategic IT partner to Region Skåne for an additional three years. The renewed agreement covers deliveries worth approximately SEK 200 million per year and is a key part of the region’s long-term efforts to make healthcare more accessible, secure and efficient. Vivicta, formerly part of Tietoevry Tech Services, is … Read more

According to a recent Infonetics Research update, the number of over-the-top (OTT) VoIP subscribers was on track to approach one billion by the end of 2013. This surge followed a dramatic increase in 2012, when subscriber counts rose about 550% to more than 640 million. Not surprisingly, Skype — and Microsoft more broadly — accounted … Read more

Since 2017, Webhallen has hosted Streamhjälpen, a 144-hour charity livestream centered on gaming, the games industry and everything around it. All proceeds go directly to Musikhjälpen. As in the original concept, the hosts are placed in a glass studio and the broadcast runs live 24 hours a day. During the week, the hosts are visited … Read more

The UK will carry out a further nationwide test of its Emergency Alerts system as part of continued efforts to strengthen national resilience. On September 7 at 3pm BST, mobile phones across the UK will emit a loud siren and vibrate for around ten seconds, even if set to silent. A message will appear on … Read more

Intric, the Swedish platform for sovereign AI, has recruited Busra Zengin and Tiger Landén as it continues its European expansion. Busra joins as Founding Talent Partner and will lead people operations. Tiger becomes Communication and PR Specialist, responsible for communications and public affairs. Busra brings more than ten years of experience in recruitment and people-focused … Read more