Even though the vast majority of many mobile operators’ customers now use prepaid plans, the prepaid market has changed little strategically since the first prepaid offerings were introduced years ago. Examining the prepaid market today, it is clear that many operators are seeing their prepaid business deteriorate. What was once a highly profitable segment is … Read more

The automated finance and payroll service PE Accounting has changed its name to Kleer and is launching a new product category. Finance-as-a-Service (FaaS) is a comprehensive finance and payroll solution that combines leading software and financial expertise for a fixed monthly fee. With FaaS, Kleer aims to remove the need for complex internal infrastructure for … Read more

Corning has completed the acquisition of SpiderCloud Wireless, a prominent provider of in-building wireless solutions. SpiderCloud will become part of Corning’s Optical Communications segment. Its expertise in scalable small-cell network platforms will be integrated to enhance coverage and capacity for wireless services, improve network efficiency, and deliver a better user experience inside buildings. The acquisition … Read more

How can you be sure that the IT environment you use is truly secure? And what does it take to build a safer digital landscape in an increasingly uncertain world? Inrego met with Diego Lopez, Head of Cybersecurity at IT-Total, to discuss the threat landscape organizations face and practical steps companies can take to reduce … Read more

(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