One of the world’s most widely used web servers, trusted by high-traffic sites such as Netflix, Hulu, Pinterest, Airbnb, WordPress.com, GitHub, SoundCloud, Zynga, Eventbrite and Zappos, has launched a new commercial edition called Nginx Plus. Positioned as an alternative to traditional Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) like those from Citrix, Nginx Plus targets organizations that need … Read more

The global standards organization ETSI has launched a new Industry Specification Group (ISG) dedicated to Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), a technology expected to play a pivotal role in the evolution toward 6G networks. Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces are engineered surfaces made up of many small antenna elements or metamaterial components that can be programmed to shape … Read more

Privileged Access Management (PAM) has become a core component of modern cybersecurity strategies. By controlling and monitoring privileged accounts, organizations can reduce the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches and insider threats. Admin By Request is a well-known tool for managing local administrator rights and is used by organizations aiming to enforce the principle of … Read more

The term “cloud-native mobile network operator” is often used in industry conversations, but outside telecom circles it can cause confusion. This matters because the concept—and its implications—are becoming central to the development of digital infrastructure across ASEAN. This week Malaysia’s Tune Talk sparked renewed attention by announcing it has completed a transformation to become a … Read more

The UK competition regulator has launched a formal, in-depth investigation into Vodafone’s proposed merger with rival mobile operator Three amid concerns the tie-up could drive up consumer bills and reduce choice. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will examine whether combining two of the country’s largest telecom providers would harm competition in the mobile market … Read more

High Coast Invest has appointed Magnus Viström as the new Head of Business for BizMaker’s initiative to promote business establishment. In his new role he will lead efforts to attract international investments to Västernorrland and develop business opportunities tied to the green transition. “I look forward to working with the committed people across the region’s … Read more

Digital consumers now expect to get what they want, when they want it, with a clear price shown at the moment of purchase. Cost rarely blocks a transaction: reliability, personalization, and on-demand availability often outweigh price concerns, especially when fees are transparent. This digital economy has succeeded in many areas, but it struggles where it … Read more

IoT security company Nozomi Networks has introduced Vantage IQ, an AI-driven analysis and response engine created to close security gaps and ease resource constraints in critical operational infrastructure. Vantage IQ is an add-on to Nozomi’s SaaS-based security management platform, Vantage. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to automate time-consuming tasks such as … Read more

Brute‑force attacks rose sharply in March 2026, according to Barracuda Managed XDR. Barracuda’s latest Threat Radar reports a clear increase in brute‑force attacks targeting network devices during the first quarter of 2026. Between January and March 2026, analysts recorded a significant uptick in confirmed authentication attempts directed at devices such as SonicWall and FortiGate—and roughly … Read more

Across Asia, telecom operators are confronting a familiar challenge: demand for data keeps rising, yet the traditional business model that once supported voice, messaging, and mobile plans no longer delivers steady growth. Voice and SMS have dwindled as primary revenue sources, while data is increasingly treated as a utility. Networks carry far more traffic each … Read more