Cybersecurity company Bitdefender has appointed Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for its Business Solutions Group. In this role, he will lead the company’s global growth strategy and strengthen commercial operations as demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions continues to rise. Koelmel will oversee Bitdefender’s global business development with a focus on revenue growth, strategic … Read more

(c)iStock.com/pawel_p As technology progresses, the expectation of an “always-on” society grows. Smartphones now sit at the center of daily life: two thirds (66%) of UK adults own one, and global ownership is projected to exceed one third of the world’s population by 2017. As the number of mobile devices rises rapidly, networks face increasing strain. … Read more

As e‑commerce has surged in recent years, consumer fraud tied to digital shopping behavior has become increasingly apparent. New statistics from Visa, a global leader in digital payments, show that fraud related to online purchases in Sweden rose by nearly 10 percent during last year’s holiday shopping period. Today many people make purchases via social … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Andrey Prokhorov) A quantum network that currently covers China is set to expand across two continents following the launch today of the Quantum Science Satellite. The satellite system aims to strengthen secure communications between continents by distributing quantum-encrypted keys to relay stations in China and Europe. As high-profile cyberattacks become more frequent, implementing … Read more

UK mobile operator EE has streamed a live gig to multiple locations using 5G and augmented reality technology. Commuters passing through Birmingham’s New Street Station were treated to an in-person performance by four-piece group Bastille, best known for their hit “Pompeii.” As a demonstration of how 5G can bring live entertainment to people wherever they … Read more

AI in Sweden is developing more slowly than globally, according to EY’s latest report. Swedes use AI in everyday life but are markedly more hesitant about the technology than people in many other countries. This emerges from EY’s global survey, which collected responses from around 18,000 people across more than 20 countries. In Sweden, 37 … Read more

Recent research indicates that many customers are eager to upgrade to LTE and already own devices capable of using faster networks. In response, Samsung has announced a refreshed Galaxy S4 model for the South Korean market that supports LTE-Advanced. Although consumers outside South Korea will likely wait before seeing the “advanced” version arrive locally, the … Read more

Atlassian Corporation has introduced new AI features in Confluence that transform content into charts, infographics, summaries and other visual outputs. Atlassian Corporation, known for collaboration tools like Jira, Loom and Confluence, has launched new AI-driven capabilities within its knowledge management platform. The release is part of a broader strategy to embed AI directly into everyday … Read more

Officials from the Trump administration have described the UK’s approach to 5G security as “deeply concerning.” Senior U.S. officials criticised the UK’s longstanding practice of testing Chinese-made equipment before deploying it in critical infrastructure, arguing that testing alone may no longer be sufficient for next-generation networks. Chinese vendor equipment is evaluated at the Huawei Cyber … Read more

Verizon and its technology partner Nokia recently achieved a major milestone by successfully transmitting a 3GPP New Radio (NR) 5G signal to a receiver inside a moving vehicle for the first time. The trial took place at Nokia’s Murray Hill, New Jersey campus in June 2018 and builds on earlier accomplishments by the two companies, … Read more