Ericsson’s latest Mobility Report offers clear projections for the global rollout and adoption of 5G over the coming years. The Swedish telecommunications company forecasts that within six years global 5G subscriptions will surpass 2.6 billion, with 5G networks covering approximately 65 percent of the world population by that time. Ericsson also expects total mobile subscriptions … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/powerofforever) 5G generates a lot of attention and marketing, but for mobile operators it is already a central part of network strategy and planning. In short, operators are already on the road to 5G. Two recurring themes appear when considering network evolution toward 5G: App coverage: This evaluates network performance and capacity from … Read more

Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW) has enhanced its AI-powered ArrowSphere Cloud platform, enabling resellers and partners to build custom AI assistants that leverage their own data, workflows, content and vendor-specific information to drive efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market. “ArrowSphere’s expanded generative AI capabilities will change how our resellers and partners … Read more

Vodafone is extending its long-standing partnership with Ericsson to deploy a new cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core across the UK. The dual-mode core supports 5G Standalone (SA), 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), and 4G networks, allowing Vodafone to manage multiple generations of mobile connectivity from a unified, modern platform. Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer at Vodafone UK, said: … Read more

Cisco Talos has documented a campaign of cyberattacks carried out by the North Korea–linked hacking group Famous Chollima. The attackers use fake job listings aimed at people interested in cryptocurrency. The group lures candidates with job offers that ask for experience working with cryptocurrencies, posing as openings at well-known crypto companies such as Coinbase, Archblock … Read more

Enterprises exploring generative AI are finding that model training, inference, and data movement place heavier demands on networks, creating new challenges around latency, cost, and compliance for technology leaders. Verizon Business is positioning its network services to address these changes. Under a new agreement with AWS, Verizon Business will add long‑haul fibre routes linking key … Read more

Digital marketplace Pax8 is announcing the development of the first Managed Intelligence Toolkit designed to help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) deliver AI solutions at scale to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The toolkit is scheduled for launch in Q2 2026. AI platform for scalable automation solutions The platform enables MSPs to build, manage, and scale … Read more

Next year, a large-scale initiative called “Outernet” is scheduled to launch. While its name echoes that of the global Internet, Outernet aims to provide a different kind of connectivity: a free, worldwide wireless Wi‑Fi signal available to anyone on the planet. The key distinction is that Outernet will rely on satellites in space as the … Read more

The prestigious Gasell award is presented by Dagens Industri in Sweden and Dagens Næringsliv in Norway. The criteria include at least 100% revenue growth over four years and solid profitability. Sigma Energy & Marine AS, which has achieved an impressive 730% growth over four years, was recently named a Gasell company in Norway—a distinction earned … Read more

A new report from Microsoft highlights major cyberattack campaigns that are actively targeting the United States election cycle. While elections are routinely attractive targets for interference, Microsoft warns that foreign-linked activity groups have intensified their efforts during this cycle. Microsoft has identified three primary campaigns originating from countries frequently associated with state-backed cyber operations: Strontium … Read more