A satellite video call was completed using regular smartphones over AT&T’s spectrum, enabled by AST SpaceMobile’s satellite network. The demonstration relied on the BlueBird satellites launched in September 2024 and marks a major step toward commercial satellite-assisted services for consumer devices. This milestone builds on prior achievements in satellite-enabled mobile communications. In June 2023, AST … Read more

PAX8, the leading cloud marketplace, today announced a strategic partnership with Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions to combat cyberattacks. The collaboration brings the most comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions to the PAX8 network of more than 40,000 managed service providers (MSPs). MSPs in the Pax8 network now have a single destination for … Read more

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has announced a new £15 million fund to accelerate innovation in satellite communications across the UK. The fund will support a wide range of projects, including new satellite constellations, ground infrastructure, and the development of novel services that harness satellite capabilities. Science Minister Nusrat Ghani said she is proud to … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Creativaimage) With the 2018 Winter Olympic Games scheduled to take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea, local operators are preparing next-generation connectivity for athletes, visitors and staff. As part of those preparations, Korea Telecom (KT) and NEC have been conducting trials of 5G backhaul services to ensure high-capacity links will be available during the … Read more

Fredrik von Sydow has been appointed as the new CFO of Opima. Bringing extensive expertise in finance and accounting from several senior roles—most recently as CFO at Marenor—Fredrik steps into the Opima leadership team to support the company’s strategic and financial development. “I am grateful for the trust placed in me and look forward to … Read more

For five years Huawei operated like a technology ghost ship: its chips powered millions of smartphones while the industry remained largely silent about the specifics of those processors. That era of secrecy has ended with the Pura 80 launch, where user screenshots prominently feature the Kirin 9020 system-on-a-chip. This public reveal marks a move from … Read more

Arrow Electronics has strengthened its distribution agreement with Broadcom through Broadcom’s Accelerate Program, adding a range of new solutions to Arrow’s line card and introducing enhanced support options, local expertise and value-added services. This strategic move expands the companies’ collaboration and reinforces their shared commitment to driving innovation and success within the Broadcom ecosystem. The … Read more

At Oracle AI World in Las Vegas, Oracle announced the launch of Oracle AI Factory, a new and expanded suite of support services for customers and partners. AI Factory offers structured programs and tailored solutions to help organizations keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence and quickly realize measurable business value from AI. … Read more

The UK telecoms sector faces a major transformation after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved the merger between Vodafone and Three. The transaction combines two of the country’s four principal mobile network operators and is being portrayed as a catalyst for faster 5G deployment, improved connectivity, and innovation. The CMA’s approval, however, comes with … Read more

With Galaxy AI, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series raises the bar for what an AI phone can do. Users now get a new multimodal AI experience that simplifies everyday life—at work, at school and during leisure time. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduces the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25. These phones set … Read more