New research indicates China will dominate the global gigabit broadband market, with the United States trailing and Europe in second place. A report from Rethink Technology forecasts that by 2023, 57% of worldwide gigabit broadband connections will be in China; when the rest of Asia is included, that share rises to 68%. Europe is expected … Read more

Hutchison-owned Three has chosen Huawei as its primary technology partner for its upcoming 5G rollout, diverging from the vendors it used for earlier generations. For 3G, Three used Nokia equipment, while Samsung supplied its 4G infrastructure. The operator opted to change suppliers again for 5G after concluding Huawei’s solutions offered the most compelling combination of … Read more

Google Cloud and SpaceX have formed a partnership to give businesses seamless, secure access by combining Google’s cloud infrastructure with SpaceX connectivity. As part of the agreement, SpaceX will place Starlink ground stations inside Google data center properties. This arrangement is intended to deliver improved security, lower latency, and dependable data routing from more than … Read more

Knowit has been approved as a supplier under the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), enabling participation in procurements from NATO and its member nations. The approval has been granted to Knowit’s Finnish subsidiary, Knowit Solutions Oy. Similar approvals already exist for Knowit companies in Sweden. The approval allows participation in … Read more

Research shows that 89% of consumers want two-way conversations with businesses across multiple channels. Yet more than half (53%) say they are frustrated because they often cannot reply to a message sent by a company—to ask a question, get an update, or complete an action such as a booking. The survey, commissioned by cloud communications … Read more

Cybercriminals are intensifying their attacks on the insurance industry. The combination of sensitive customer data, strict regulatory requirements, and often understaffed security teams makes the sector an especially attractive target. This assessment comes from cybersecurity specialist Integrity360, accredited by CREST and recognized by Gartner, which now warns of increasing risks and urges insurers to strengthen … Read more

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