UK mobile operator O2 has publicly clashed with regulator Ofcom, accusing it of giving preferential treatment to rival Three in the rollout of 5G spectrum. During the 4G era, Three UK was disadvantaged by holding less favourable spectrum compared with competitors, especially EE, which Ofcom controversially allowed to reuse existing 1800MHz assets, giving EE an … Read more

BlackBerry has told users that services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India were “operating with significant improvement” this morning after a disruptive three-day outage. Problems began on 10 October when a core switch failure in RIM’s infrastructure at its Slough, Berkshire data centre caused messaging and email systems to fail. The interruption affected … Read more

Wi‑Fi 7 is still being rolled out. Is Wi‑Fi 8 already on the way? Not so fast. Work on the next generation of wireless networking is still in its early stages. According to the current roadmap, the specifications are not expected to be finalized until around September 2028. After that, it will likely take a … Read more

Nokia and Bosch have jointly developed a 5G-based precision positioning system tailored for Industry 4.0 applications. They deployed a proof of concept at a Bosch production facility in Germany, where comprehensive tests under realistic manufacturing conditions demonstrated positioning accuracy within 50 cm for 90% of the factory floor. This positioning solution tracks mobile and portable … Read more

Sigma Technology Group will participate in Möbelriksdagen 2024, an important event for the furniture and interior design industry. Under this year’s theme, “Tradition meets innovation,” the focus is on how the industry can combine its historical heritage with modern technology to drive sustainable growth and technological advancement. Möbelriksdagen 2024: A meeting place for the furniture … Read more

A recent survey shows that almost everyone is eagerly anticipating the arrival of 5G, and many are willing to pay a premium if the new technology effectively resolves current connectivity problems. The study by MATRIXX Software, which surveyed more than 4,000 mobile users in the United States and the United Kingdom, found that consumers view … Read more

Strada, a leading provider of integrated payroll, workforce management and financial control solutions, has appointed Colin Brennan as its new Chief Executive Officer. This appointment marks an important milestone for the company, which launched in July 2024 after spinning off its payroll and professional services operations from Alight Solutions. Brennan brings nearly 30 years of … Read more

Understanding how software-defined networking (SDN) and software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) can benefit your organization—and knowing the options available—can significantly improve your IT infrastructure. Yet many businesses have not fully grasped these technologies or how to apply them effectively. SDN and related technologies form the foundation of next-generation networks. SDN introduces a new architecture where … Read more

Through its long-standing partnership with Vertiv, Ingram Micro gives Swedish partners exclusive access to one of the industry’s most trusted providers of critical digital infrastructure solutions. As the sole distributor of Vertiv in Sweden, Ingram Micro offers partners a comprehensive portfolio of technologies designed to keep essential systems running efficiently and securely. Vertiv’s solutions power … Read more

Mobile operators are experiencing a surge in AI activity on handsets and in business systems, placing new demands on the network edge and prompting operators to move processing closer to cell towers and antennas. At the same time, they must balance staff skill development, data governance, and aging infrastructure. NVIDIA and Nokia have announced a … Read more