Recently, Google released footage showing sharks attacking its undersea cables. But “Jaws” is only one of several risks network operators face. Fishing trawlers, ship anchors, earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis all threaten submarine cables, and the growing need for continuous streaming and large-scale data centre traffic adds further pressure. As bandwidth demands rise, network providers must … Read more

Jacob Norbäck becomes CEO and co-owner of Gibon Stockholm as the company strengthens its presence in the capital. With extensive experience in the IT sector and a sharp customer focus, Jacob will play a central role in building and developing Gibon Stockholm moving forward. An important piece in Gibon Stockholm’s growth journey Since Gibon Stockholm … Read more

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has become a member of the O‑RAN Alliance. “By joining the O‑RAN Alliance, NIST will strengthen U.S. leadership in wireless technologies and support stable, diverse supply chains, which remain a priority for this administration,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology … Read more

LG Electronics has introduced a Hybrid Emergency Call (Hybrid eCall) system built to maintain vehicle emergency communications across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. The company presented the solution during the 37th Meeting Week of the 5G Automotive Association in Gothenburg, Sweden, on April 23. The demonstration highlighted LG’s telematics control unit (TCU) capabilities as … Read more

Cisco has announced the opening of a Point of Presence (PoP) for cloud-based security services in Sweden to help customers protect their users, infrastructure and investments from malicious actors. This announcement is part of Cisco’s ongoing efforts to strengthen local and EU businesses with flexible security solutions and services that offer low latency, high availability … Read more

Cloud Family is strengthening its marketing efforts with the appointment of Josefine Johansson as Chief Marketing Officer. With proven experience building marketing functions in fast-growing B2B companies, she steps into the role as the company accelerates and aims for a clearer international position. “What attracted me to Cloud Family was that their solution meets a … Read more

Research indicates many British households are paying too much for broadband while receiving speeds that are often only half of what was advertised. Ofcom’s recent analysis suggests roughly four million UK households could reduce their broadband bills by switching provider or renegotiating their contracts. Many customers sign up for attractive introductory offers but then fail … Read more

BT and OneWeb have successfully delivered high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to Lundy Island in North Devon, a major step forward in extending reliable broadband to remote communities. Located 19 kilometres off the North Devon coast, Lundy Island has long faced limited internet access. The partnership between BT and OneWeb introduces advanced satellite technology to close … Read more

We are pleased to announce a new chapter in Alumio’s journey: Lexar Partners (Lexar) has invested in Alumio, reinforcing our shared commitment to digital innovation. This strategic partnership provides the resources and expertise to accelerate our growth, push the boundaries of integration technology, and deliver greater value to our customers and partners. Alumio will continue … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Aksonov) For several years, 4K televisions have been delivering stunningly sharp and vibrant images, though initially at premium prices. As production costs have fallen, 4K sets have become far more affordable, prompting content providers to expand their libraries to meet growing demand for Ultra High-Definition content. Until now, streaming services like Netflix have … Read more