Holiday Season Security Risks: Mobile Phones Lead Fraud Targets

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As the Christmas holidays approach, many people shut down their work computers and rely on their mobile phones to keep track of work. Peo Strindlund, Nordics country manager at Jamf, warns that the mobile phone — perhaps the most central device in our daily lives and our most important work tool — often lacks the … Read more

UK Official: Broadband Upgrades Crucial for Prosperity After EU Exit

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(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/narvikk) A senior government official has said the UK must strengthen broadband infrastructure to prosper after leaving the EU. Speaking at Microsoft’s Transform conference, Matthew Gould, Director of Digital and Media at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, warned: “As we leave the EU, our future prosperity depends on us being connected, … Read more

Nexer Names Susanne Hjälmered Chief Talent Officer

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To accelerate growth and secure long-term success, Nexer Group strengthens its global talent strategy by appointing Susanne Hjälmered as Chief Talent Officer (CTO). This newly created role will bolster Nexer’s ability to attract, develop and retain top talent in an increasingly competitive market. Experience and expertise in recruitment With more than 20 years of experience … Read more

Survey Shows CIOs Doubt Cloud Strategy and Readiness

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A recent report shows that confidence in cloud computing security is at a historic low. The SunGard Research study, published last week, surveyed 250 UK chief information officers (CIOs). Only 10 percent of respondents said they were “completely confident” in the security and resilience of third‑party cloud services. Trust declines further among organisations that have … Read more

Workday Appoints Jesper Lundin Regional Vice President for Nordics

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Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI platform for managing people, finances and agents, today announced the appointment of Jesper Lundin as Regional Vice President for the Nordics. In this role, Jesper will lead Workday’s efforts to help organizations leverage the company’s AI-driven innovations to work faster and smarter. Workday continues to strengthen its local … Read more

Sierra Wireless Buys Numerex for $107M to Expand Customer Base

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Sierra Wireless has announced it will acquire Numerex, a provider of machine-to-machine communications, for $107 million (approximately £81.5 million). The acquisition strengthens Sierra Wireless’s customer base and expands its sales capabilities as it advances its presence in the Internet of Things (IoT) market. According to Sierra Wireless, the deal supports the company’s global IoT strategy … Read more

Kodesage Raises $6.6M to Modernize Business-Critical Legacy Systems with On-Prem AI

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On-premise AI platform Kodesage, which helps companies understand, document and modernize business-critical legacy systems, announced today that it has raised $6.6 million in new capital in a round led by VentureFriends. The funds will be used to fuel market expansion including in Sweden, where demand is already strong. Existing investor Portfolion, which participated in the … Read more

How Did Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Vanish? A Telecoms Analysis

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With today’s advanced telecommunications, people are asking how an entire airliner carrying hundreds of passengers could seemingly vanish over the weekend. Commercial aircraft are equipped with crash-survivable “black boxes” designed to withstand extreme forces and high temperatures. The system actually comprises two primary recorders: a cockpit voice recorder and a flight-data recorder that captures aircraft … Read more

Dimitra Simeonidou of Smart Internet Lab: Driving Societal Change with 5G

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Telecoms spoke with Professor Dimitra Simeonidou ahead of her appearance at this year’s 5G Expo Global to learn about her recent work, her perspective on 5G rollout, and the social impact of the technology. Simeonidou’s distinguished career spans industry and academia. Early on, she led the team at Alcatel Submarine Networks that delivered the first … Read more

Snowflake Launches Project SnowWork to Bring Outcome-Driven AI to All Business Users

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Snowflake Project SnowWork is a new autonomous AI-agent platform from Snowflake designed to help organizations streamline workflows and make data-driven decisions in real time. As a proactive AI partner, Project SnowWork enables individuals and teams across the enterprise to request what they need in plain language. Project SnowWork then securely executes multi-step tasks on their … Read more