(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/studiocasper) Competition in the Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) sector that supports the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is intensifying. In recent years, a number of niche, industry- and technology-specific solutions have emerged using unlicensed spectrum. While these approaches have accelerated deployments, they also created fragmentation, interoperability challenges, and security concerns. … Read more

Nexer Group has appointed Jonas Karlsson as Head of Finance, effective December 16. His extensive experience and expertise in financial strategy and leadership will further strengthen the group’s finance team. Experience and background Jonas Karlsson joins us from Christian Berner Group, where he served on the executive team as Chief Financial Officer. Previously he was … Read more

Microsoft has delayed the planned retirement of Skype 7, commonly known as Skype Classic, after receiving extensive user feedback. The company confirmed it will extend support for the classic Skype interface “for some time,” allowing users additional time to continue using the older client. Skype 8, the modernized version of the app, launched on Windows … Read more

Check Point Software Technologies has introduced Infinity AI Copilot, its first-generation AI-driven cybersecurity solution. The tool is designed to address the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals by improving the productivity and effectiveness of security teams through intelligent generative AI automation and assistance. Empowering security teams with AI As cyber threats continue to rise—ransomware attacks increased … Read more

Landline phone networks are long overdue for modernization. Subscriber numbers have declined sharply, prompting many cable and telecom providers to offer landline service at very low cost or bundle it with other services. Given the widespread adoption of mobile phones, this shift is hardly surprising: most people now carry a mobile device, and a substantial … Read more

Dynatrace is taking a major step forward in observability by introducing agentic AI—artificial intelligence that not only analyzes but also acts autonomously. The goal is to help organizations prevent incidents, protect systems and data, and optimize resources automatically. This technology marks an important shift in how businesses can accelerate digital transformation with greater efficiency and … Read more

At a time of transition in the telecoms landscape, as cloud and 4G services gain prominence, communications service providers (CSPs) continue to struggle to meet pre-defined service level agreements (SLAs), according to research by MDS. The survey, carried out among 205 IT and telecom decision-makers, found that 93% of respondents still experience problems with the … Read more

China has moved a step closer to fielding its own Starlink-style system with the successful launch of 18 Qianfan satellites aboard a Long March-6 carrier rocket. The mission lifted off Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province. These 18 spacecraft are the initial deployment for the ambitious Qianfan megaconstellation, also known as … Read more

Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks has released a report analyzing potential cyber threats to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the risks those threats pose to athletes, organizers, and spectators. The report makes clear that not all parties involved in the Games will have good intentions. According to Palo Alto Networks, the world’s largest sporting … Read more

Buying a smartphone may become significantly more complicated in the coming years, with options ranging from custom-built devices to fashion-branded phones. The idea of fashion designers lending their names to mobile devices may make some people wince, but the prospect of personalized hardware is exciting. Let’s begin with the more appealing possibility: custom-built smartphones. Custom-built … Read more