The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a rare security alert warning of an increased likelihood of cyber attacks originating from Iran. On January 3, 2020, President Trump ordered a drone strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. The president described Soleimani as a “terrorist leader” and cited past actions and alleged ongoing … Read more

(c)iStock.com/plusphoto Mobile operators expect Asia to lead the development and deployment of 5G technologies, according to research from InterDigital. The global operator community sees Asia as the frontrunner for 5G development and deployment: 71% of respondents identified Asia as the leader, compared with 52% for North America and 45% for Europe. Operators in North America … Read more

The US government has faced intense criticism recently after leaked documents—including reports about the PRISM program—revealed the breadth of its surveillance activities. Major technology companies such as Google, Facebook, and Twitter have come under scrutiny, and many are now demanding greater transparency from government agencies. Some observers have suggested the companies’ calls for openness are … Read more

Vodafone has signed a strategic partnership with some of Asia’s leading telecommunications providers to broaden its presence across the region and deliver an expanded suite of services to its global customers. The arrangement forms part of the Conexus Mobile Alliance and brings Vodafone together with major regional operators, including NTT Docomo in Japan, Hutchison Telecom … Read more

You have to admire Nest. The small IoT startup began with a simple mission: take the unloved products in your home and create simple, beautiful, and thoughtful devices. From the start, that vision paid off with the much-lauded Nest Thermostat, a product praised for its design and intuitive functionality. After the thermostat, Nest expanded its … Read more

(Image Credit: Flazingo) Ericsson has announced the launch of a collaborative research initiative designed to accelerate 5G development and foster a unified European infrastructure market. Named the 5G Exchange (5GEx), the project is a Phase 1 effort within the 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5G PPP). It brings together multiple operators and a range of … Read more

Pressure to boost business productivity combined with weak collaboration across divisions is exposing enterprise IT departments to greater security risks, according to a new report. The annual “State of Endpoint” study, conducted by the Ponemon Institute for endpoint management and security vendor Lumension, found that the share of organizations that feel their IT networks are … Read more

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved roughly 45 percent of U.S. commercial aircraft to conduct low-visibility landings at some airports where 5G C-band service will be activated, but airline leaders warn of an imminent aviation crisis if broader operations proceed without safeguards. Last week, the FAA issued more than 1,400 safety alerts to pilots … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/triloks) The Internet of Things (IoT) is essentially the next phase of ongoing digitalisation. Beyond standard digital transformation efforts—such as automating workflows or offering services via web-enabled platforms—companies are now equipping machines, products and production facilities with sensors and network connectivity. While similar shifts have occurred before, the communications industry will play a … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/omersukrugoksu) The long-running dispute over Three UK’s proposed merger with O2 is expected to reach a conclusion next week as the European Commission prepares to reject the deal. O2’s chief executive, Ronan Dunne, has sharply criticized UK regulators and compared the country’s spectrum allocation to “Venezuela,” highlighting concerns about how radio frequencies are … Read more