The recent changes to EU roaming regulations bring a fairer system for consumers, many of whom previously discovered unexpectedly high bills after using mobile services abroad. With European ministers agreeing to cap and regulate mobile data charges within the EU, operators are now exploring network sharing and other cost-efficiency models to offset the expected revenue … Read more
Altice co-founder Armando Pereira has been detained after authorities searched his home in Vieira do Minho, Braga. The criminal investigation, which centers on suspected corruption, tax fraud, and money laundering, also led to the detention of two other individuals. Searches were carried out at multiple locations, including the former Portugal Telecom (PT) headquarters in Lisbon—now … Read more
Amadeus has signed an expanded partnership with BCD Travel, making the global travel agency the latest reseller of Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams. BCD Travel is already a reseller of Amadeus Cytric, and the expanded partnership now includes the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded within Microsoft Teams. With this new integration, corporate travel managers … Read more
Accelerating broadband network expansion while improving fleet sustainability requires telecom operators to prioritise AI-driven solutions. Telecommunications companies must balance environmental goals with the practical demands of upgrading physical networks. In collaboration with Google Cloud, Openreach is using data science and AI to boost the efficiency of its vehicle fleet and accelerate delivery of gigabit full-fibre … Read more
Sigma Technology IT Group has been chosen as one of the selected consulting firms included in a new framework agreement with the Swedish Government’s central purchasing body, via Kammarkollegiet. The agreement takes effect in August 2025 and runs for four years. Kammarkollegiet acts as asset manager, procurement authority, insurer and legal advisor for central government. … Read more
GlobalConnect has completed a major expansion of its digital infrastructure in the northernmost parts of the Nordic region. The project increases regional capacity and creates several new, independent connections between cities such as Luleå, Narvik, Sundsvall, Trondheim and Helsinki, strengthening both stability and resilience across the network. Multiple new international links have been integrated into … Read more
Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week highlighted the rapid rise of instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Pinger, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and Facebook Messenger—apps that enable users to send messages and multimedia over data or Wi‑Fi networks. WhatsApp, a cross‑platform subscription service that supports real‑time conversations, group chats and rich media, is currently handling … Read more
Roaring continues its growth journey and strengthens its leadership with a major hire – Fatemeh Mahmoudi Molin has been appointed Head of Growth.With experience from global companies such as Google, Volvo Cars, HBO Nordic, SAS and Comviq, she will build an in-house growth team focused on profitable expansion, sustainable scaling and data-driven development. Over the … Read more
Microsoft’s Xbox stood out from its main competitors largely because of Kinect, an innovative motion-detecting camera. While gamers gradually appreciate its benefits, developers have been adapting the device for many creative applications for years. Apple has a history of acquiring technologies to enhance its products. A clear example is Touch ID on the iPhone 5S, … Read more
Ericsson and Samsung have settled their long-running global patent disputes with a new multi-year cross-license agreement. The two companies have clashed over intellectual property several times in the past. The most recent dispute began in December 2020 and followed an earlier confrontation in 2012 that lasted about two years. Both firms filed lawsuits in multiple … Read more