Are telecom providers fully capitalizing on the Internet of Things (IoT)? A new Ericsson study suggests that while service providers recognize the considerable potential of IoT, significant gaps remain that must be addressed. The research, titled “Exploring IoT Strategies,” examined ten of the top 30 mobile broadband service providers and ten industry IoT leaders to … Read more
Roaring strengthens its leadership team as the next step following the company’s recent share issue and continued AI investment. During a period of rapid growth, Fatemeh Mahmoudi Molin is promoted to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). At the same time, Joakim Isbjörk, previously a product owner at Roaring, takes on the role of Head of Product … Read more
Nokia has announced that its partner ecosystem is preparing to introduce local 5G and private LTE wireless solutions for industrial and government customers in Japan. The spectrum allocated for local 5G will be made available for enterprise use by the end of December. Nokia plans to accelerate IoT adoption across Japanese industries by offering an … Read more
Contact centers are under intense pressure to reduce operating costs while meeting rising customer expectations. Attempts to use AI to address this are often hindered by fragmented systems. Customer data sits in separate silos and lacks the context from channels and systems that both human agents and AI agents need to act effectively. Traditional contact … Read more
BT has combined its “Halo” and “No Limits” mobile plans to create a unified offering that leverages both 5G mobile and fixed-line home broadband technologies (FTTC, FTTP, G.fast). The move is designed to give subscribers the advantages of converged connectivity—seamless performance, improved reliability and simplified service options. Existing 5G customers on BT Plus will be … Read more
T-Mobile and Sprint have ended talks about a merger, with both companies saying they could not agree on mutually acceptable terms. In statements released over the weekend, each company indicated it believes it can perform well independently. T-Mobile stressed that any deal would have to offer better long-term value than its current strong standalone performance, … Read more
The timeline for 5G deployment has been adjusted following a new agreement between Huawei and Russian mobile operator MegaFon to roll out trial networks in time for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. This is an ambitious target, especially since the industry has yet to settle on a final 5G standard. Huawei is pressing ahead with … Read more
LogicMonitor has acquired Catchpoint, marking a significant technological shift in digital infrastructure. By uniting internet-level intelligence with AI-driven observability in a single platform, the acquisition merges two leading forces in IT monitoring to give organizations complete visibility and control over both internal infrastructure and the global user experience. LogicMonitor is renowned for its AI-centered hybrid … Read more
SpaceX has launched Starlink Mini, a compact, portable way to access its satellite internet service that is already used on boats, planes, campervans, in remote villages, and in rural homes across more than 75 countries. The Verge reports the Starlink Mini is a DC-powered unit about as thick as a laptop that integrates the Wi‑Fi … Read more
Kista Science City launches a unique pilot project together with the Swedish Armed Forces’ Cyber Defence to strengthen Sweden’s digital resilience. Through a targeted challenge, they are now seeking startups and technology companies that can automate the mapping of complex IT systems to support national defence. Sweden’s digital infrastructure is tested every day. In an … Read more