(c)iStock.com/Maxiphoto Analysis Telecommunications providers continue to face rapid change as new technologies—from cloud computing to the Internet of Things—reshape the market. Among these trends, blockchain and its promise of a secure, distributed ledger are generating interest well beyond financial services. The key question for telcos is how to capture value from this technology. So far, … Read more

Dynatrace is now giving its Google Cloud customers early access to new features in its AI-driven observability platform. This enables real-time analysis and smarter decision-making through AI and advanced data processing. The updates are built on Dynatrace Grail, a data lakehouse solution that collects and analyzes logs, metrics, traces and events in context — transforming … Read more

(c)iStock.com/rbouwman By Albert Fruz, InfoSec Institute Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) covers a wide range of implementations. Any computer can run VoIP services—Microsoft NetMeeting on Windows, Apple iChat on macOS, and numerous Linux applications provide voice communication. With smartphones, many users now carry VoIP clients that enable low-cost calls anywhere. Common VoIP implementations include: ATA … Read more

AI-generated malware marks a clear shift in the global threat landscape. Security researchers at Check Point Research have identified VoidLink as one of the first known examples where artificial intelligence was used throughout the entire development process of advanced malware. Unlike earlier cases where AI was mainly used to produce small code snippets or to … Read more

According to a new report from Digital TV Research, the number of fixed broadband households worldwide is projected to reach 745 million by 2017, up from 578 million at the end of 2012. The report anticipates 167 million new fixed broadband households between 2012 and 2017. China and India together account for a large share … Read more

Orange Cyberdefense‘s investment in Operational Technology (OT) security has quickly become a global success. Over the past year, the Swedish OT team has grown into one of the most sought-after expert groups both within Sweden and internationally. As industry accelerates its digital transformation, new regulations such as NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) raise … Read more

A great CRM system should be affordable and provide clear value for its cost. When choosing CRM software, focus on solutions that match your company’s needs: features that genuinely support daily work without introducing unnecessary complexity. Before investing, research thoroughly so you understand what the system can and cannot do. Complex CRM platforms often dampen … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Thomas_Zsebok_Images) A few years ago, headlines warned that the internet was running out of IPv4 addresses, threatening the ability to identify devices and connect them to online services. That immediate crisis was largely avoided because many major ISPs still held large reserves of unused IPv4 addresses, easing pressure and delaying any urgent transition. … Read more

Visa has introduced new AI-driven solutions that bring all payment methods together in a single place, secured with biometric authentication. This development could make physical credit cards and card numbers unnecessary. A new era for payments Visa unveiled technology designed to consolidate payment options—credit and debit cards, bank accounts, and various payment services—into one unified … Read more

European telecom operators saw revenues fall 3.8% in 2012. Will 4G reverse the trend? Although 4G will rapidly become essential, it is unlikely to revive the sector’s revenues on its own. We forecast that despite 4G adoption, European mobile revenues will continue to decline at an average rate of about -1.8% per year through 2016. … Read more