Telecoms giant Telefónica has responded to the EU’s new roaming legislation by introducing a standard roaming mobile tariff it says is “considerably cheaper than the EU’s regulated rate.” The new pan‑European plan offers customers 25 MB of data—equivalent to roughly 250 visits to basic websites—usable across all 27 EU member states for €2 per day … Read more
(Image Credit: Amazon) Top Gear was a global sensation for the BBC until presenter Jeremy Clarkson was dismissed. Amazon seized the moment and signed Clarkson and his former co-hosts to produce an exclusive series called The Grand Tour after widespread public demand for the original cast’s return. UK internet service provider TalkTalk anticipated the show’s … Read more
Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the launch of its One Million Minds + One Platform initiative. Backed by a $20 million Snowflake investment, the program aims to train and certify more than 100,000 users on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud by 2027 at no cost to learners, and to educate … Read more
The Internet of Things needs a clear standard. Analysts predicted tens of billions of everyday objects would be connected to the internet by 2020, yet many of those devices remain isolated from one another because the industry lacks a unified approach. Competing initiatives such as the AllSeen Alliance, Thread, and the Open Interconnect Consortium have … Read more
Versa Networks has been selected as a primary vendor by China Telecom to provide software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) and security (SD-Security) solutions for the carrier’s global customers. The partnership supports China Telecom’s managed SD-WAN offering, which is built on Versa’s portfolio of virtualized network and security functions (VNFs). This software-driven approach delivers application-level visibility and control, … Read more
Snowflake and OpenAI have announced a $200 million collaboration that lets companies run OpenAI models directly inside Snowflake Cortex AI to gain advanced data insights. The partnership enables organizations to analyze both structured and unstructured data using generative AI and natural language. By integrating OpenAI’s models directly into Snowflake’s AI data platform, companies can build … Read more
Nokia continues to prioritize 5G, demonstrated by several recent announcements: the introduction of an industry-first Edge Cloud data center solution tailored for 5G and a collaboration with NTT DOCOMO on 5G technology demonstrations. Nokia has developed the AirFrame open edge cloud infrastructure specifically for the 5G era. As 5G enables advanced applications—such as AR/VR streaming … Read more
Tata Consultancy Services continues its expansion in Sweden with a new investment in Malmö. Focused on AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation, the company strengthens its position in southern Sweden and creates new opportunities for both businesses and tech talent in the region. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business … Read more
The mobile industry is at an inflection point. With 5G deployment approaching and growing dependence on smartphones and apps, the sector leads in technological innovation. Yet at the same time, many established operators face real pressure: shrinking profit margins after the removal of once-lucrative fees such as European roaming charges, costly reshoring of customer service … Read more
Despite Sweden’s high standing in digital adoption, the country falls behind in cybersecurity. A 2020 report from the UN agency ITU placed Sweden 26th globally, behind neighboring nations such as Norway (17th) and Finland (22nd). This lag is not only unacceptable but also paradoxical given Sweden’s strong pool of experts and high number of tech … Read more