Check Point Software Technologies has introduced Infinity AI Copilot, its first-generation AI-driven cybersecurity solution. The tool is designed to address the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals by improving the productivity and effectiveness of security teams through intelligent generative AI automation and assistance. Empowering security teams with AI As cyber threats continue to rise—ransomware attacks increased … Read more

Landline phone networks are long overdue for modernization. Subscriber numbers have declined sharply, prompting many cable and telecom providers to offer landline service at very low cost or bundle it with other services. Given the widespread adoption of mobile phones, this shift is hardly surprising: most people now carry a mobile device, and a substantial … Read more

Dynatrace is taking a major step forward in observability by introducing agentic AI—artificial intelligence that not only analyzes but also acts autonomously. The goal is to help organizations prevent incidents, protect systems and data, and optimize resources automatically. This technology marks an important shift in how businesses can accelerate digital transformation with greater efficiency and … Read more

At a time of transition in the telecoms landscape, as cloud and 4G services gain prominence, communications service providers (CSPs) continue to struggle to meet pre-defined service level agreements (SLAs), according to research by MDS. The survey, carried out among 205 IT and telecom decision-makers, found that 93% of respondents still experience problems with the … Read more

China has moved a step closer to fielding its own Starlink-style system with the successful launch of 18 Qianfan satellites aboard a Long March-6 carrier rocket. The mission lifted off Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province. These 18 spacecraft are the initial deployment for the ambitious Qianfan megaconstellation, also known as … Read more

Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks has released a report analyzing potential cyber threats to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the risks those threats pose to athletes, organizers, and spectators. The report makes clear that not all parties involved in the Games will have good intentions. According to Palo Alto Networks, the world’s largest sporting … Read more

Buying a smartphone may become significantly more complicated in the coming years, with options ranging from custom-built devices to fashion-branded phones. The idea of fashion designers lending their names to mobile devices may make some people wince, but the prospect of personalized hardware is exciting. Let’s begin with the more appealing possibility: custom-built smartphones. Custom-built … Read more

Cloud specialist Pax8 continues to expand across Europe and has strengthened its presence in Switzerland. The company recently opened its first Swiss office in Zürich’s prominent tech hub, The Circle, and has recruited two experienced sales specialists — Cyril Schmid and Gilles Herweijer — to join its team. As a leading cloud marketplace provider, Pax8 … Read more

Telefónica has joined forces with Nova Labs to deploy Helium-powered 5G hotspots across Mexico City and Oaxaca. Announced Wednesday, the initiative aims to extend Telefónica’s network coverage in Mexico using innovative, cost-effective technology. The Helium network runs on the Solana blockchain. Operators who host hotspots on this Solana-based network receive token rewards as incentives for … Read more

Netset is strengthening its customer focus by creating a new strategic role: Chief Customer Officer. Theres Nordblad will assume overall responsibility for all customer-facing functions, tasked with leading efforts to deliver even greater value to customers. Theres Nordblad is a trained economist with experience as a controller at companies including Ericsson and Botkyrka Municipality. She … Read more