Ransomware attacks have surged to record levels since NCC Group began tracking them in 2021, with critical infrastructure increasingly in the attackers’ sights. NCC Group’s December Threat Pulse reports 574 ransomware incidents recorded in December, a slight rise from November’s 565 and a significant increase from the 387 incidents recorded in December 2023. A newly … Read more

Qivalis euro stablecoin is being prepared for launch in the second half of 2026. Qivalis, the Amsterdam-based company, is working toward MiCAR compliance and authorization from the Dutch central bank as an Electronic Money Institution. Europe’s largest banks build a shared stablecoin infrastructure The initiative has drawn broad support across Europe. On 25 September 2025, … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/trekandshoot) An ultra-fast alternative to WiFi called “LiFi” has progressed from the laboratory into real-world trials. Estonian startup Velmenni has begun offering LiFi in a commercial setting, demonstrating the technology’s readiness for practical deployment. Velmenni, a recent finalist in the Slush 100 startup competition in Helsinki, is using LiFi to transmit data at … Read more

Deloitte forecasts that global 4G revenues could reach £60 billion by 2014, with more than 200 operators running networks across roughly 75 countries. In the UK, O2 plans to launch a 4G service, increasing competition for EE, while China Mobile intends to invest $30.1 billion in its network this year, allocating about a quarter of … Read more

More and more companies today rely on digital systems but often lack the resources or expertise to protect themselves from cyber threats. For that reason, GlobalConnect is launching a new managed security service — a full Security Operations Center (SOC) as a service that provides monitoring, threat analysis and incident handling around the clock, year-round. … Read more

The traditional method of charging for network services treated each network event as an individually billable unit. That model has given way to tiered service bundles and periodic allowances driven by changing consumer expectations and rapid technological advances. The explosion of usage data produced by modern communications networks has created the big data challenge operators … Read more

As one of the world’s leading telecommunications providers, BT serves customers in more than 170 countries. New U.S. legislation such as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act introduces mandatory recording requirements for certain financial communications, and global mobile operator Truphone has selected BT as a partner because of BT’s extensive experience in this area. Before … Read more

Cybersecurity company Check Point Software and blockchain platform Cardano have announced a landmark partnership to develop and deliver a comprehensive security solution for blockchains that addresses threats in real time. Blockchain technology has gained traction across many industries, but recent incidents underline the security challenges that still hinder wider adoption. The February Bybit attack, which … Read more

CONVENDUM is taking another step in its ongoing sustainability and environmental efforts toward greener offices by switching to plastic‑free bags from the award‑winning high‑tech company Grale. Phasing in plastic‑free bags during 2025 In spring 2025 the new bags will be introduced across CONVENDUM locations as part of the company’s continued work to create more eco‑friendly … Read more

One month after Apple launched the iPhone 5, analysts and market commentators are rapidly revising upward their forecasts and price targets for the technology giant. That optimism, however, could be premature if next week’s Q4 earnings report falls short of sales expectations. Investors will closely scrutinize headline numbers—particularly revenue and units sold—to gauge Apple’s performance … Read more