Telefónica has partnered with Nokia and Ericsson to begin deploying 5G capabilities in the Spanish cities of Segovia and Talavera de la Reina, as part of Telefónica’s 5G Technological Cities initiative that will serve as a model for nationwide 5G rollout. By 2020, Segovia and Talavera de la Reina will become 5G living laboratories hosting … Read more

AT&T is rolling out newly acquired spectrum from satellite services provider Echostar across the United States to enhance its 5G network. Activating this spectrum can strengthen the digital backbone that supports mobile workforces, Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, and alternative branch connectivity models. In environments where continuous connectivity is critical, increased network capacity and reliability … Read more

Lenovo AI “Invisible IT” is changing how companies operate by making IT proactive, predictable and tailored to each employee. Most employees only notice IT when something goes wrong: systems slow them down or support is insufficient. A new global report from Lenovo argues it’s time to move from reactive IT to Invisible IT, where AI … Read more

Telecom operators are increasingly trapped between rising customer demand for over-the-top (OTT) services and the cost of supplying the bandwidth those services require. As mobile use grows and consumers expect uninterrupted access to high-bandwidth applications like Google, Skype and Netflix, network capacity becomes a scarce and valuable resource. Industry analysts have warned of shrinking revenues … Read more

Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace, today announced the Pax8 Voyager Alliance, a new partner program that gives global partners a modern, structured path to success. Built on innovation and strategic investment, the program is tailored to meet partners’ specific needs and provides a scalable growth model. With enhanced enablement, training, and support, the Pax8 … Read more

Executives from the four major U.S. wireless carriers are scheduled to meet with White House officials to discuss the rollout and potential of 5G technology. T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint have confirmed their participation; Verizon is also reported to be attending but declined to comment. While each operator has not disclosed which representatives they will send, … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/DNY59) BT, the UK’s major broadband provider, has confirmed plans to acquire the country’s largest mobile network. The move could be a significant step toward reducing mobile “not spots” — locations where residents experience limited or no mobile connectivity. Earlier this week the UK government released a map of public digital infrastructure to … Read more

Sigma Technology Cloud and TD SYNNEX are deepening their collaboration to serve the public sector through the Public Sector Authorization accreditation from AWS. Together, they are now among the approved providers for public-sector organizations. This partnership aims to accelerate the digital transformation of public services and improve citizen-facing service delivery through modern, flexible IT solutions. … Read more

Ericsson, FET (Far EasTone), and OPPO have confirmed that 5G standalone (5G SA) network slicing can now support performance-based connectivity models. Mobile operators continue to face pressure to monetise their 5G infrastructure beyond basic connectivity fees. While broad coverage is largely in place, premium service tiers that guarantee specific performance levels remain uncommon. Most consumer … Read more

Identity-based cyberattacks are now the most common type of intrusion, according to a new report from Barracuda. Anomalous logins that are physically impossible or inconsistent with a user’s normal behavior are among the clearest warning signs of an ongoing compromise. If an employee’s account attempts to sign in from Malmö and Hanoi within a short … Read more