Swisscom has chosen Ericsson as its strategic supplier for Gigabit LTE and 5G as it embarks on a comprehensive digital transformation of its mobile network. The operator plans to roll out Gigabit LTE across Switzerland from 2018 and introduce 5G from 2020, with the aim of modernizing its infrastructure and delivering faster, more reliable mobile … Read more

Engineering consultancy Sigma Industry Development is expanding and strengthening its offerings by scaling the organization with two key leadership appointments. Amir Alizadeh joins as Head of the Calculations Section, and Mattias Bäckman assumes the role of Section Manager for Product Development 3. Amir Alizadeh, Head of Calculations With an academic background in engineering physics specializing … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Viktor_Gladkov) After the European Commission rejected Three’s appeal in May to merge its operations with O2, the mobile operator is now seeking alternative ways to stay competitive in a market dominated by EE and Vodafone. The failed merger leaves Three needing new strategies to protect and grow its market position against larger rivals … Read more

Pax8, the leading Cloud Commerce Marketplace, today announces that Marc Groetelaars has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing with responsibility for Pax8’s European operations, effective February 2026. In this role he will lead the region’s sales and marketing strategy and oversee technical presales. Marc Groetelaars brings more than 20 years of experience … Read more

The UK has made significant progress in rolling out 4G over the past year, achieving more than 52 million active subscriptions and roughly 89% geographic coverage in towns and cities. As the country prepares for 5G, demand for mobile data is accelerating and faster speeds are enabling new, data-intensive applications—such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), … Read more

The first M4 Macs — the new MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac — bring compelling upgrades. Whether you’ve already bought an M4 model or you’re holding onto older hardware, the right accessories can meaningfully improve your Mac experience. Below are recommended accessories for both desktop setups and on-the-go use, covering displays, stands, charging, hubs, … Read more

Following last month’s launch of the world’s first commercial 5G network, Ooredoo has introduced a new home broadband device. Based in Qatar, Ooredoo says the device can deliver speeds up to 2 Gbps — more than 20 times faster than the company’s existing fibre broadband service. Waleed Al Sayed, Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Qatar, … Read more

As the telecommunications industry approaches the transformative era of 5G, organisations must prioritize innovation to remain competitive. Companies are seeking technologies that will future-proof operations, enhance customer experience, and prepare them for the disruption ahead. One technology gaining traction for streamlining operations, enabling new business models, and reducing costs is blockchain. Below are six practical … Read more

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announces the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Euroclear Group to lead the next phase of transformation for Swedish securities processing. As part of this initiative, Euroclear Sweden will implement TCS BaNCS for Market Infrastructure together with TCS Quartz to build a robust, future-proof and scalable CSD platform aligned with evolving … Read more

The industry has made ambitious promises about 5G, and many are beginning to ask whether those promises can actually be met. Chris Nicoll, Principal Analyst at ACG Research, raised this question during a session at MWC Barcelona that included speakers from Nokia, Samsung, Evolved Intelligence, and the 5GIC. Nicoll, who has written extensively on 5G, … Read more