Vodafone has announced what it calls an industry first: the UK’s first standalone 5G network, built specifically for Coventry University. Coventry University, recognised for its innovation and strong performance in digital teaching, will use the new network to trial virtual reality (VR) learning tools for student nurses and allied health professionals. The university recently retained … Read more

Nexer Group strengthens its leadership team by appointing Mattias Liljenberg as its new CIO (Chief Information Officer), effective December 5. Mattias brings more than 20 years of IT experience and a broad background spanning both technology and business development. Mattias Liljenberg has previously held senior roles at well-known companies such as Volvo Cars, MQ and … Read more

Wi‑Fi continues to expand rapidly as the number of connected devices and the volume of traffic grow, driven in part by the wider adoption of Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) and Passpoint technologies. Confidence in commercial deployments and the specifications for next‑generation Wi‑Fi 6 is also on the rise. The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) Annual Industry … Read more

CGI, one of the world’s largest independent IT and business consulting firms, has announced a strategic partnership with Cleura to strengthen and expand its offering of sovereign cloud services across the Nordic region. By integrating Cleura’s European cloud platform as a core component of its portfolio, CGI is responding to growing demand from Nordic organizations … Read more

Telecom operators across India are taking proactive steps to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. Major providers including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and the state-owned BSNL issued a standard health advisory to callers on Sunday. The message advised: “Always cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue when coughing or sneezing. Wash … Read more

Nexer Group, a leading Microsoft partner in digital transformation, is proud to announce that it has achieved the Microsoft specializations “Analytics on Azure” and “Build and Modernize AI Apps with Azure.” This recognition places Nexer among a select group of global companies that demonstrate the highest standards of expertise in applying Microsoft technologies. These specializations … Read more

A video released by Malta-based security firm ReVuln exposes potential vulnerabilities in an unspecified Samsung Smart TV. Entitled “The TV is Watching You,” the clip demonstrates researchers manipulating TV settings, channel lists, firmware and connected USB drives to gain root access — effectively full control of the device. Alarmingly, the team also showed they could … Read more

The new Google Maps app became available in the App Store today and immediately climbed to the top of the download charts, reflecting a sharp demand from iPhone users for reliable mapping. Its rapid rise follows a series of high-profile issues with Apple’s native mapping solution that damaged the company’s reputation. “People around the world … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Introduces Personal Data Enchance At the launch of the next-generation Samsung Galaxy S series, Personal Data Enchance is one of the headline features. This new innovation strengthens protection of personal data directly on the device. Galaxy users will benefit not only from heightened security but also from a more personalized mobile experience. Advanced … Read more

A new whitepaper from 5G Americas explains why the 5G Massive Internet of Things (MIoT) market is poised to become a major growth driver for the telecommunications industry. Entitled “LTE Progress Leading to the 5G Massive Internet of Things,” the paper reviews technological advances that will enable the rapid expansion of IoT applications, including connected … Read more