In the ever-changing technological landscape, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a renaissance that is reshaping industries and transforming how we approach innovation. This AI renaissance is more than a technological advancement; it is a transformative force with the potential to propel the tech sector into new levels of efficiency, creativity, and problem-solving. … Read more

British telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced plans to release more than 6 GHz of millimetre-wave (mmWave) spectrum to support higher-capacity, higher-speed wireless services. The allocation will cover the 26 GHz band (24.25–27.5 GHz) and the 40 GHz band (40.5–43.5 GHz), offering substantial uplifts in throughput and network capacity where deployed. Tony Eigen, Vice President of … Read more

Almost all work involves knowledge to some degree, but tasks that rely primarily on thought, creativity and complex problem solving fall under the term “knowledge work.” Many knowledge workers are relatively well paid, which makes the efficient use of their time critical. Automating routine parts of knowledge work can remove distracting tasks so employees can … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Aslan Alphan) Virgin Media has lodged a formal complaint with state aid officials in Brussels, challenging the value for money of the UK government’s £68 million BDUK (Broadband Delivery UK) scheme. In its submission, the company argues that the taxpayer-funded programme risks inefficient spending and unnecessary network overbuild in markets that are already … Read more

Whalebone, a leading cybersecurity provider for the telecommunications sector, has partnered with O2 Telefónica Germany to introduce “O2 Onlineschutz,” a white-labeled version of Whalebone Aura that provides an extra layer of protection for O2 Telefónica’s B2C customers. The collaboration began two years ago at Wayra Germany, O2 Telefónica’s open innovation hub, and is now available … Read more

Four years after its founding, BizLab takes an important step in its development by becoming certified to the international standards ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management). The certification confirms that the company has, from day one, built operations where quality and sustainability are integrated into every process. “For us, this is more … Read more

Larry Ellison’s company is widely known for its cloud offerings, but Oracle has recently made a strong strategic push into the telecommunications sector, highlighted by yesterday’s announcement of its acquisition of Tekelec. Founded in 1971, Tekelec serves more than 300 service providers worldwide and specializes in network signaling, policy control, and subscriber data management. These … Read more

Samsung launches Samsung Vision AI across its broadest lineup yet — including Neo QLED, OLED and QLED — introducing intelligent, adaptive displays that redefine user interaction and smart living Expanded Samsung Art Store and The Frame lineup, including the new The Frame Pro, Neo QLED and QLED models bring premium art experiences into more homes … Read more

A telecoms union has confirmed that more than 40,000 BT employees will stage a strike at the end of July in protest at pay offers that fall below inflation. Earlier this month the Communication Workers Union (CWU) warned it would proceed with industrial action unless BT presented an improved pay proposal, describing the current offer … Read more

Large-scale telco cloud deployments are expected to reach global critical mass after 2020, coinciding with the broader rollout of 5G, according to a new report from ABI Research. The report, titled “Telco Cloud Framework and Deployment Roadmaps,” maintains that the new generation of networks will likely necessitate an updated core architecture to enable advanced capabilities … Read more