FCC Showcases OpenRAN to Urge Operators to Invest in Network Security

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FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced that the U.S. telecommunications regulator will host an OpenRAN showcase next month. OpenRAN is one of the industry’s most promising developments. By enabling interoperable equipment and open interfaces, OpenRAN gives carriers greater flexibility and helps them avoid vendor lock-in. Governments are increasingly supporting OpenRAN because having multiple vendors … Read more

Microsoft: UN Treaty Sets Ideal Conditions for Cybercrime Prevention

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Amy Hogan-Burney, Associate General Counsel for Cybersecurity Policy & Protection at Microsoft, has raised serious concerns about a proposed United Nations cybercrime treaty led by Russia. As cybercrime becomes more sophisticated and widespread, international cooperation among law enforcement, governments, private companies, and civil society is essential. Effective cross-border action depends on clear definitions, shared standards, … Read more

NBN Breaks World Record for mmWave 5G Long-Distance Transmission

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NBN Co and its technology partners have set a new world record for long-range millimetre-wave (mmWave) 5G transmission. The Australian network operator worked with Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies, and Casa Systems to achieve a stable mmWave 5G link covering 7.3 kilometres while delivering near-gigabit throughput. Gavin Williams, Co-Chief Development Officer, Regional and Remote at NBN, said: … Read more

Smartphone Market Surges, But Component Shortages Threaten Year-End Plans

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Global smartphone shipments to end users increased 6.7% year over year to 366.2 million units in the second quarter of 2017, according to Gartner’s latest analysis. Samsung remained the largest vendor, with market share essentially unchanged from Q2 2016 to Q2 2017: 22.5% versus 22.4%. The South Korean company shipped 82.5 million units in the … Read more

Ofcom’s New Strategy to Accelerate UK IoT Adoption

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(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Oinegue) The UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom has announced plans to position the country at the forefront of the Internet of Things (IoT). Working with industry and government, Ofcom aims to build a regulatory environment that encourages investment and innovation to accelerate the deployment of connected devices. Steve Unger, Acting Ofcom Chief Executive, said: … Read more

Barracuda Networks: Half of Nordic Companies Hit by Ransomware Last Year

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A new international report from Barracuda Networks reveals that half (50 percent) of companies in the Nordic region experienced one or more successful ransomware attacks during a twelve-month period. Globally the figure is even higher — 57 percent. The report also finds that 10 percent of Nordic companies suffered three or more attacks in the … Read more