Samsung is reportedly preparing to introduce a new generation of bendable smartphones as early as 2012. These devices are expected to use flexible OLED displays that can be folded without cracking, allowing for slimmer profiles and easier portability in pockets and bags. Unlike traditional LCD panels that require a backlight, the flexible OLED screen emits … Read more

The telecom industry widely agrees on the need to build future-ready, disaggregated networks, yet many organizations struggle to turn that ambition into reality. This failure is less about technology or funding and more about leadership reluctance and resistance to change. RtBrick’s “State of Disaggregation” report highlights a clear paradox: operators understand what is required to … Read more

A new report from ABI Research and InterDigital recommends that carriers adopt fresh strategies to establish a strong position within the Internet of Things (IoT) market and stay competitive. The report emphasizes that deploying open, standards-based platforms and solutions is the fastest and most effective way to unlock value from IoT markets. Such approaches enable … Read more

A recent iPass report highlights growing frustration among mobile workers with slow wireless connections, while also noting their ingenuity in finding workarounds and other important mobility trends. Titled “Understanding Mobility Trends and Mobile Usage Among Business Users,” the study analyzed behavior and expectations among globally mobile professionals and explored how this group shapes the reality … Read more

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Friday that it will partner with BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, BT Group, Lockheed Martin and Hewlett Packard to strengthen its response to a growing cyber-security threat. Threats range from lone actors and hacktivist collectives such as Anonymous to rival states. Concerns have risen around state-linked activity, including attacks … Read more

Groups representing major technology companies have asked a U.S. appeals court to reconsider an October ruling that largely upheld the 2017 repeal of net neutrality protections. Net neutrality dominated headlines in 2017 and 2018, and while coverage has waned this year, the issue remains consequential for internet governance and competition. In December 2017 the Federal … Read more

Three UK CEO Dave Dyson has announced he will step down as the company advances plans for closer alignment across its European businesses. Dyson said his departure is for personal reasons. He will be succeeded as Three UK CEO by Robert Finnegan, the current CEO of Three Ireland. Dyson will remain on the company’s board. … Read more

Huawei has stated it is prepared to address any 5G security concerns in South Korea as it continues to court mobile operators worldwide. South Korean carriers are currently selecting suppliers for their 5G infrastructure. The country’s largest operator, SK Telecom, has already decided against using Huawei, choosing Samsung, Nokia, and Ericsson instead. Unlike the United … Read more

Fragmented security regulation is costing mobile operators billions, diverting budgets and personnel from effective threat mitigation toward administrative compliance tasks. Security leaders in the telecoms sector now manage far more than network perimeter defence. A GSMA-commissioned report shows that mobile operators are navigating a tangled mix of overlapping mandates that can hinder innovation and inflate … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/peshkov) Telefonica’s CEO, Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, has confirmed the company is considering an initial public offering (IPO) for its UK subsidiary, O2. Speaking to Bloomberg, Alvarez-Pallete said: “We have been working to list [IPO] it, so if today or in the next few weeks we decided to do so, we could do it … Read more