(c)iStock.com/ilbusca Orange has joined forces with Facebook to launch a new accelerator aimed at supporting startups working on network infrastructure, under the umbrella of the Telecom Infra Project (TIP). Named “Telecom Track,” the program will connect participating startups with leading experts from Orange and its partners to address a range of network challenges — from … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Rob Broek) Two senior members of Russian opposition groups say their Telegram accounts were compromised, and they accuse telecom operator MTS and Russian state actors of involvement. Georgy Alburov, a prominent member of the Anti-Corruption Foundation, and Oleg Kozlovsky, director of Moscow’s Vision of Tomorrow Center, report that attackers exploited Telegram’s SMS-based login … Read more

Security researchers at Sophos X-Ops have uncovered a sophisticated campaign in which threat actors exploit the strong interest in artificial intelligence to distribute malware. The operation centers on a deceptive website that convincingly mimics the official interface of Claude, the AI assistant developed by Anthropic. To drive traffic to the fake site, the attackers used … Read more

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