GlobalConnect Expands Northern Network — New Capacity Links Sweden to Europe

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GlobalConnect has completed a major expansion of its digital infrastructure in the northernmost parts of the Nordic region. The project increases regional capacity and creates several new, independent connections between cities such as Luleå, Narvik, Sundsvall, Trondheim and Helsinki, strengthening both stability and resilience across the network. Multiple new international links have been integrated into … Read more

Mobile Operators Push Back Against OTT Messaging at MWC 2012

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Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week highlighted the rapid rise of instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Pinger, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and Facebook Messenger—apps that enable users to send messages and multimedia over data or Wi‑Fi networks. WhatsApp, a cross‑platform subscription service that supports real‑time conversations, group chats and rich media, is currently handling … Read more

Apple Acquires PrimeSense, Maker of Kinect Sensor Technology

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Microsoft’s Xbox stood out from its main competitors largely because of Kinect, an innovative motion-detecting camera. While gamers gradually appreciate its benefits, developers have been adapting the device for many creative applications for years. Apple has a history of acquiring technologies to enhance its products. A clear example is Touch ID on the iPhone 5S, … Read more

Ericsson and Samsung Settle Global Patent Dispute with Multi-Year Deal

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Ericsson and Samsung have settled their long-running global patent disputes with a new multi-year cross-license agreement. The two companies have clashed over intellectual property several times in the past. The most recent dispute began in December 2020 and followed an earlier confrontation in 2012 that lasted about two years. Both firms filed lawsuits in multiple … Read more

Microsoft updates cloud service licensing in Europe after EU dispute

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Microsoft has announced new licensing terms for cloud providers in Europe following criticism that the company impeded competition in the cloud market. The updated agreement is part of an ongoing dialogue with Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE), an industry group representing more than 30 independent cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and … Read more

Will Anonymous Spark a New Era of Independent News?

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Anonymous, the loosely organized “hacktivist” collective that advocates for freedom and resistance to oppression, is preparing to launch an independent news website after raising $55,000 through an Indiegogo campaign. Backed by grassroots funding, the project aims to create a platform for reporting that sits outside conventional media ownership and editorial influence. The proposed site could … Read more

Apple Intelligence Now Available in the EU with iOS 18.4

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iOS 18.4 brings a range of noteworthy updates for iPhone users, and the most significant change for those living in the EU is unmistakably support for Apple Intelligence. After months of waiting, Apple’s AI features are finally becoming available to beta users in the EU, with a wider rollout expected in April. Learn more about … Read more

Harness Enterprise Application Integration to Boost Business Efficiency

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Enterprise Application Integration – An Introduction Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) describes the methods and technologies used to connect disparate software applications so that data and business processes can flow smoothly across an organization. Beyond simple data transfer, EAI provides middleware and interfaces that orchestrate, transform, and manage exchanges between systems. In essence, EAI is an … Read more