Openreach is warning that time is running out for UK businesses still relying on copper telephone networks, which are due to be switched off permanently in January 2027. Many business owners don’t realise how significantly this change could affect their daily operations. As the operator that manages most of the UK’s telecoms infrastructure, Openreach stresses … Read more

EE has partnered with Qualcomm to set a new European record in 5G spectrum aggregation. The operator successfully combined seven different spectrum carriers to deliver a single 5G signal, using its established 3.4 GHz channels alongside newly allocated 3.6 GHz 5G spectrum. David Salam, Director of Mobile at BT (EE’s parent company), said: “Our commitment … Read more

Christmas is approaching and retail activity is in full swing — and so are the fraudsters. Visa has published a new report, “Visa 2024 Holiday Threats Report”, which maps the five most common ways card fraud occurs during the year’s busiest shopping period. With Black Friday, holiday gift shopping and post-Christmas sales, consumption peaks — … Read more

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has signed a five-year contract with BT to use its EE mobile network for real-time data transmission. Central to the agreement is the provision of 34,000 mobile connections. These connections will support DEFRA staff and link a wide range of devices essential for environmental monitoring, including … Read more

Chris Allan new CEO of Mhance marks the next step in the company’s Microsoft-focused growth strategy following the acquisition by SilverTree Equity. Mhance is a Microsoft Solutions Partner strengthening its cloud, Power Platform, data and AI offerings. Mhance has announced the appointment of Chris Allan as its new chief executive officer. Allan brings extensive experience … Read more

IT consulting firms One Agency AB, Nordicstation AB and Polar Cape AB have joined forces to form a European group with more than 250 employees and about 100 subcontractors. The three companies bring complementary expertise in agile teams, software development, IT management and industry-tailored SaaS solutions. With a mix of consultants based in Sweden and … Read more

Nokia has announced that Rolf Werner will head the company’s operations across Europe. Werner brings more than 25 years of experience in business and industry. Before joining Nokia, he led Cognizant’s operations for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). “This is an excellent time to join Nokia. The company is well positioned to capture … Read more

Orange Cyberdefense today announces the appointment of Peter Larsson as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With an impressive 30 years of experience in the IT industry and a strong track record in senior leadership positions—including his most recent role as CEO of the entrepreneur-driven SaaS company Netgraph—Larsson brings invaluable expertise to Orange Cyberdefense. He also has … Read more

Vodafone and Zinkworks are collaborating on a generative AI platform designed to simplify telecom management and reduce the operational challenges of 5G networks. The platform aims to improve network performance and reduce energy consumption by making it easier to build and deploy Radio Access Network (RAN) applications. Managing modern 5G networks requires highly specialised knowledge … Read more

Veeam Software, a global leader in data resilience and cybersecurity, has announced that Veronica Oprea has been appointed Inside Sales Leader for EMEA, effective immediately. The appointment reinforces Veeam’s commitment to nurturing internal talent and strengthening leadership in sales, customer relationships, and growth strategy. A testament to internal leadership and achievement Having spent more than … Read more