(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Creativaimage) With the 2018 Winter Olympic Games scheduled to take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea, local operators are preparing next-generation connectivity for athletes, visitors and staff. As part of those preparations, Korea Telecom (KT) and NEC have been conducting trials of 5G backhaul services to ensure high-capacity links will be available during the … Read more

Fredrik von Sydow has been appointed as the new CFO of Opima. Bringing extensive expertise in finance and accounting from several senior roles—most recently as CFO at Marenor—Fredrik steps into the Opima leadership team to support the company’s strategic and financial development. “I am grateful for the trust placed in me and look forward to … Read more

For five years Huawei operated like a technology ghost ship: its chips powered millions of smartphones while the industry remained largely silent about the specifics of those processors. That era of secrecy has ended with the Pura 80 launch, where user screenshots prominently feature the Kirin 9020 system-on-a-chip. This public reveal marks a move from … Read more

Arrow Electronics has strengthened its distribution agreement with Broadcom through Broadcom’s Accelerate Program, adding a range of new solutions to Arrow’s line card and introducing enhanced support options, local expertise and value-added services. This strategic move expands the companies’ collaboration and reinforces their shared commitment to driving innovation and success within the Broadcom ecosystem. The … Read more

At Oracle AI World in Las Vegas, Oracle announced the launch of Oracle AI Factory, a new and expanded suite of support services for customers and partners. AI Factory offers structured programs and tailored solutions to help organizations keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence and quickly realize measurable business value from AI. … Read more

The UK telecoms sector faces a major transformation after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved the merger between Vodafone and Three. The transaction combines two of the country’s four principal mobile network operators and is being portrayed as a catalyst for faster 5G deployment, improved connectivity, and innovation. The CMA’s approval, however, comes with … Read more

With Galaxy AI, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series raises the bar for what an AI phone can do. Users now get a new multimodal AI experience that simplifies everyday life—at work, at school and during leisure time. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduces the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25. These phones set … Read more

Expanding connectivity through wider access to high-speed broadband and continued fibre roll-out is a top priority for the telecoms sector, especially given the rising dependence on these services since the COVID-19 pandemic. With global 5G adoption projected to surge in the coming years, the industry faces a significant challenge to scale network reach to meet … Read more

Gösta Thorell, iCore’s new CEO for AI iPaaS leads iCore into a new phase focused on AI and a modern iPaaS strategy. In September he assumed the role as CEO and now heads a company in an expansive phase within AI, automation and integration solutions. With more than 25 years in the IT industry, he … Read more

Many of us have experienced poor customer service from telecom providers, but how satisfied are customers in different countries overall? Independent research firm KPMG recently addressed that question in its study “In Search of a Better Customer Experience.” To measure real-world interactions both in stores and over the phone, KPMG used mystery shoppers who completed … Read more