Vodafone and Three owner CK Hutchison have officially announced a merger of their UK operations, creating what will be the country’s largest mobile operator. After months of speculation and talks, Vodafone and CK Hutchison confirmed the long-expected deal on Wednesday, outlining plans designed to boost competition and stimulate investment. The partners have pledged a combined … Read more

Documents reveal that OpenAI signed a letter of intent to spend $51 million on brain-inspired chips developed by the startup Rain. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had previously made a personal investment in Rain. Altman was reinstated as OpenAI CEO last month shortly after his dismissal, but even if OpenAI had continued developing ChatGPT without him, … Read more

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications are now an established, operational cornerstone for many industries, and they continue to expand the range of capabilities available to businesses. M2M systems enable automated monitoring and control of remote assets regardless of location or environmental conditions, helping organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and respond faster to operational needs. By 2021, the … Read more

Britain has said it is “not yet in a position” to make a final decision about Huawei’s involvement in 5G networks, while announcing that stronger, industry-wide security controls will be introduced. The debate over Huawei’s role in 5G has been ongoing for years and echoes earlier concerns around previous-generation networks. At present, Huawei equipment in … Read more

The UK MSP provider Babble has chosen to implement NinjaOne to modernize its IT operations. By moving to a unified, integrated platform, the company aims to improve productivity, streamline internal processes and ensure stronger compliance both within its own organization and across its customers’ environments. Why Babble’s MSP strategy with NinjaOne focuses on a unified … Read more

The German cybersecurity company SECUINFRA is launching operations in Sweden. Its expansion is marked by the appointment of a Nordic head of business — industry veteran Torben Clemmensen. SECUINFRA expands into Sweden The German IT security firm, specializing in detecting, analyzing, and defending organizations against cyberattacks, is extending its presence to Sweden. SECUINFRA was founded … Read more

BT has introduced a new social tariff to help eligible benefit claimants access reliable broadband at a lower cost. The plan, called BT Home Essentials, offers fibre connectivity for £15 per month — roughly half the price of BT’s standard fibre package — helping low-income households reduce their monthly bills. Over a year, customers on … Read more

Qualcomm has finalized agreements with several major Chinese smartphone manufacturers to ensure a range of 5G-ready devices will be available in 2019. The initiative, dubbed “5G Pioneer,” was signed by Oppo, ZTE, Xiaomi, Lenovo, and Wingtech. Cristiano Amon, President of Qualcomm Incorporated, said: “5G will bring massive new opportunities to the mobile industry, and we … Read more

In 2025 the boundaries between cloud, AI and software supply chains continued to blur. The security incidents of 2025 clearly show how cyber threats evolve alongside AI, cloud platforms and modern development environments. Wiz Research analyzed how attackers adapted their techniques to these shifting conditions and revealed several significant vulnerabilities during the year that put … Read more

BT has announced a new all-in-one networking and security service that enables business and public sector customers to manage connectivity across multiple sites from a single, fully managed platform. The service integrates SD-WAN, SD-Branch, and advanced security capabilities into one managed offering. Operated by BT’s expert team, it aims to reduce cyber risk while supporting … Read more