A new GSMA report highlights the substantial economic impact of the mobile industry in North America, estimating its contribution at nearly $1.6 trillion in 2024. That amount equates to roughly five percent of the region’s GDP and underscores mobile technology’s central role in driving innovation, productivity, and growth across sectors. Nearly 320 million people in … Read more

Ericsson has announced the appointment of Katherine Ainley, a former senior BT executive, as its new CEO for the UK and Ireland. Ainley joins Ericsson as the company intensifies its 5G strategy. She will take over from John Griffin, who will return to his previous role as country manager for Ericsson Ireland. On her appointment, … Read more

The era of hosting events without a clear purpose is over. A new report from Lyyti, which analyzed more than 91,000 events, shows this clearly. The report highlights five trends that will shape what successful events look like in 2026. Events are not disappearing, but the way they are designed, executed and evaluated is changing. … Read more

(c)iStock.com/mediaphotos A Research and Markets report evaluates the adoption of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications within the retail sector and highlights that wirelessly connected point-of-sale (POS) terminals and multi-space parking meters are among the most advanced applications in this field. Berg Insight projects that the number of cellular M2M connections in retail will increase to 44.3 million … Read more

British Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £5 billion commitment to deliver gigabit-capable broadband across the UK, a central measure in a Budget aimed at strengthening the economy amid global uncertainty. This Budget is Sunak’s first since his appointment earlier this year and the first to follow the UK’s departure from the EU. It attracted … Read more

Many remember when the Internet of Things (IoT) seemed experimental and reports suggested that up to 80% of IoT projects failed just a few years ago. Today those figures feel outdated. IoT has matured and grown significantly. Between 2021 and 2024, the number of IoT applications initiated by companies rose by 53%, according to IoT … Read more

Elisa has announced plans to deploy Nokia’s Lightspan MF solution as part of Europe’s first live 100G Passive Optical Network (PON) trial. This deployment marks a major milestone in Elisa’s efforts to deliver next-generation broadband speeds across its existing fibre network. By integrating Nokia’s fibre technology, Elisa aims to be the first operator in Europe … Read more

European companies face rising demands for digitalization and sustainability. Through Lenovo Circular IT, the Certified Refurbishment Services initiative has been launched to extend the life of existing IT equipment while reducing both climate impact and IT costs. Built on insights from a Nordic pilot project, the service is now rolling out in Sweden and 13 … Read more

SentinelOne, the well-known AI-driven cybersecurity provider, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Prompt Security, a leader in runtime AI security. The acquisition strengthens SentinelOne’s Singularity™ platform and is aimed at protecting the growing use of generative AI across enterprises, delivering real-time visibility and data protection without hindering innovation. By integrating Prompt Security’s expertise, SentinelOne … Read more

First eSIM-native child safety solution in the UK, activated at the point of connectivity with zero configuration required. Partnership operates at the carrier level, making protection tamper-proof and device-agnostic. Announced as the UK government’s landmark national consultation on children’s online safety reaches its final day, underscoring growing demand for infrastructure-level solutions. Every day, children across … Read more