The UK telecoms sector faces a major transformation after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved the merger between Vodafone and Three. The transaction combines two of the country’s four principal mobile network operators and is being portrayed as a catalyst for faster 5G deployment, improved connectivity, and innovation. The CMA’s approval, however, comes with … Read more

With Galaxy AI, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series raises the bar for what an AI phone can do. Users now get a new multimodal AI experience that simplifies everyday life—at work, at school and during leisure time. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduces the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25. These phones set … Read more

Expanding connectivity through wider access to high-speed broadband and continued fibre roll-out is a top priority for the telecoms sector, especially given the rising dependence on these services since the COVID-19 pandemic. With global 5G adoption projected to surge in the coming years, the industry faces a significant challenge to scale network reach to meet … Read more

Gösta Thorell, iCore’s new CEO for AI iPaaS leads iCore into a new phase focused on AI and a modern iPaaS strategy. In September he assumed the role as CEO and now heads a company in an expansive phase within AI, automation and integration solutions. With more than 25 years in the IT industry, he … Read more

Many of us have experienced poor customer service from telecom providers, but how satisfied are customers in different countries overall? Independent research firm KPMG recently addressed that question in its study “In Search of a Better Customer Experience.” To measure real-world interactions both in stores and over the phone, KPMG used mystery shoppers who completed … Read more

Telecommunications regulator Ofcom has revised its wholesale rules to accelerate the rollout of full-fibre broadband across the UK. Full-fibre broadband was a central promise of the previous government, but plans were delayed by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With successful vaccine distribution enabling a cautious easing of restrictions, attention has turned to rebuilding … Read more

Radical Retail Radar is the latest edition in Nexer’s recurring report series on retail development, produced together with Kairos Future and leading industry experts. This edition focuses on a shift that goes beyond the digitalisation we know—where AI is no longer a parallel tool but an integrated part of how retail businesses operate. The report … Read more

Telecom networks built by vendors like Nokia are intended to operate for decades, but the rules that govern them are changing far more quickly. Decisions about who supplies network equipment, where components originate, and which countries are considered trusted partners are no longer driven solely by cost or performance. They are increasingly shaped by security … Read more

Aura Group today announces the acquisition of AI consultancy Swiftly and a strategic investment in the AI-driven content platform Synca.ai. Aura already delivers integrated AI solutions, and these moves strengthen the company’s ability to develop and deploy AI technology to optimize services and delivery for clients both domestically and internationally. About Swiftly and its role … Read more

Oshni Arachchi, Head of Active Ownership at Danske Bank, outlines three asset management trends expected to shape 2025. 1. Shareholder rights under scrutiny In recent years several markets—especially in the United States—have seen a shift where shareholder rights are increasingly questioned and restricted. New regulations and laws are making it harder for shareholders to influence … Read more