Google has announced that its subsea cable, Grace Hopper, has landed in the UK, introducing a new generation of transatlantic connectivity. This is one of the first new cable connections between the US and the UK since 2003. The Grace Hopper system spans from New York, US to Bude, UK, with an additional branch to … Read more

Ping Identity appoints Graeme Ventris to lead EMEA channels and alliances, strengthening growth through strategic partnerships in the digital identity sector. Ping Identity, a provider of enterprise digital identity solutions, has appointed Graeme Ventris as Regional Vice President for EMEA Channel and Alliances. Ventris will lead Ping Identity’s channel and alliance strategy across Europe, the … Read more

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