(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Oinegue) The UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom has announced plans to position the country at the forefront of the Internet of Things (IoT). Working with industry and government, Ofcom aims to build a regulatory environment that encourages investment and innovation to accelerate the deployment of connected devices. Steve Unger, Acting Ofcom Chief Executive, said: … Read more
A new international report from Barracuda Networks reveals that half (50 percent) of companies in the Nordic region experienced one or more successful ransomware attacks during a twelve-month period. Globally the figure is even higher — 57 percent. The report also finds that 10 percent of Nordic companies suffered three or more attacks in the … Read more
President Trump has extended an executive order that prohibits US companies from using Huawei telecommunications equipment, keeping the restriction in place until at least May 2021. Originally issued last year, the executive order bars US firms from procuring or using Huawei gear over alleged national security concerns. Although the renewed order does not explicitly name … Read more
XPENG has revealed new details about X World, its AI-driven simulation platform designed to train and validate next-generation intelligent driving systems. The company also introduced X Cache, an acceleration technique that XPENG says can boost AI simulation efficiency by up to 2.7x. Together, these technologies support the development of XPENG’s VLA 2.0 architecture and the … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/studiocasper) Competition in the Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) sector that supports the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) is intensifying. In recent years, a number of niche, industry- and technology-specific solutions have emerged using unlicensed spectrum. While these approaches have accelerated deployments, they also created fragmentation, interoperability challenges, and security concerns. … Read more
Nexer Group has appointed Jonas Karlsson as Head of Finance, effective December 16. His extensive experience and expertise in financial strategy and leadership will further strengthen the group’s finance team. Experience and background Jonas Karlsson joins us from Christian Berner Group, where he served on the executive team as Chief Financial Officer. Previously he was … Read more
Microsoft has delayed the planned retirement of Skype 7, commonly known as Skype Classic, after receiving extensive user feedback. The company confirmed it will extend support for the classic Skype interface “for some time,” allowing users additional time to continue using the older client. Skype 8, the modernized version of the app, launched on Windows … Read more
Check Point Software Technologies has introduced Infinity AI Copilot, its first-generation AI-driven cybersecurity solution. The tool is designed to address the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals by improving the productivity and effectiveness of security teams through intelligent generative AI automation and assistance. Empowering security teams with AI As cyber threats continue to rise—ransomware attacks increased … Read more
Landline phone networks are long overdue for modernization. Subscriber numbers have declined sharply, prompting many cable and telecom providers to offer landline service at very low cost or bundle it with other services. Given the widespread adoption of mobile phones, this shift is hardly surprising: most people now carry a mobile device, and a substantial … Read more
Dynatrace is taking a major step forward in observability by introducing agentic AI—artificial intelligence that not only analyzes but also acts autonomously. The goal is to help organizations prevent incidents, protect systems and data, and optimize resources automatically. This technology marks an important shift in how businesses can accelerate digital transformation with greater efficiency and … Read more