High-speed data services such as LTE are transforming how operators design, deliver and market services. Carriers are now rolling out more offerings, bringing them to market faster, and targeting increasingly segmented customer groups. New business models continually emerge as operators seek to monetize growing mobile data consumption. Forward-looking operators are seizing this opportunity by introducing … Read more

Visma Amili and Inexchange, two companies within the global technology group Visma, have announced a strategic partnership. Together they deliver an integrated solution that streamlines the entire invoice-to-cash process. Consolidated and efficient invoice management Organizations no longer need to manage invoices across multiple systems; everything is gathered into a single, coherent workflow. From invoice creation … Read more

Blockchain platform VeChain has been chosen as one of the initial partners in NTT Docomo’s 5G Open Partner Program. NTT Docomo is Japan’s largest telecommunications provider, serving more than 76 million subscribers. The company’s 5G Open Partner Program aims to accelerate industrial adoption of 5G technology and encourage the development of commercial use cases for … Read more

A new partnership between Virta, Mastercard and Worldpay simplifies electric vehicle charging by introducing card payments at charging stations across Sweden and Europe. The recently launched solution, Virta Payment Kiosk, enables secure and reliable card transactions at EV charging points, improving the overall user experience. Until now, electric vehicle drivers have primarily used dedicated apps … Read more

The UK government has unveiled a new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy aimed at delivering nationwide 5G coverage to all populated areas by 2030 and investing in the next generation of connectivity. The strategy also lays out a comprehensive 6G plan to keep the UK at the forefront of wireless technology development and establishes a national mission … Read more

Global cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks is strengthening its presence in the Swedish market by appointing Annika Ekdahl as the new country manager for Sweden. Annika brings extensive experience from the IT sector, most recently leading Nordic sales initiatives at Informatica. Previously she held senior positions at IBM, Splunk and Elastic. In her new role … Read more

SES has confirmed that it has ended merger discussions with Intelsat, halting plans that would have further consolidated the satellite internet sector. The deal, first reported in March, would have combined two major satellite operators and, according to Bloomberg, was expected to be worth more than $10 billion including debt. Such a merger would have … Read more

Telecommunications equipment manufacturer Ericsson exceeded quarterly earnings expectations and raised its market outlook for 2019 as well as its sales target for 2020, driven by a faster-than-anticipated roll-out of high-speed 5G networks. Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm said, “We see a much faster pace of introduction of 5G than expected,” highlighting particularly strong demand in the … Read more

The most significant event of the year for shaping future societal development will take place at Kistamässan on May 22–23 in Stockholm. Under one roof, four dynamic conferences — Stockholm Smart City, Energimässan, Nordic Mobility and InfraTech — will converge to present a powerful lineup focused on urban innovation. The comprehensive conference program promises a … Read more

(c)iStock.com/jasondoiy MWC The NB‑IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) market is experiencing rapid growth. Last Thursday, the GSMA reported that 23 mobile operators have commercially launched 41 mobile IoT networks worldwide across LTE‑M (the machine-to-machine version of LTE) and NB‑IoT. At this year’s Mobile World Congress, NB‑IoT is a major topic of discussion and product announcements. … Read more