Finnish telecom operator Elisa has completed a field trial of Nokia’s XGS-PON technology, a next-generation passive optical network standard that boosts broadband performance and supports symmetric multi-gigabit speeds. XGS-PON succeeds XG-PON and adds symmetric capability—the extra “S” denotes that upstream capacity matches downstream capacity. Whereas XG-PON provides 10 Gb/s downstream and 2.5 Gb/s upstream (10/2.5G) … Read more

(Image Credit: Joe Lewis) Nokia appears poised to complete its acquisition of Alcatel‑Lucent following approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce. The move highlights why Nokia values Alcatel‑Lucent’s talent and research: the company continues to produce notable innovations from its labs that address the growing demand for ultra‑broadband connectivity. At this year’s Broadband World Forum, Alcatel‑Lucent … Read more

Vodafone and Ericsson have collaborated to deliver the UK’s first on-demand 5G network slicing service. Network slicing allows multiple virtual network “slices” to run on the same physical infrastructure while remaining isolated from one another. Each slice can be tailored to meet distinct performance and security needs, ensuring a reliable, predictable experience for specific applications. … Read more

Analysts at Juniper Research forecast that 5G will account for 77 percent of global operator revenues by 2026. The report projects 5G service revenues to reach $600 billion by 2026. Despite ongoing semiconductor supply constraints, Juniper notes that 5G adoption has been driven by strong demand for capable devices and attractive subscription pricing models. Charles … Read more

BT CEO Philip Jansen has announced he will step down from his role, setting in motion plans for a succession that could influence takeover speculation surrounding the telecommunications group. The company confirmed Jansen will leave at an “appropriate moment” within the next 12 months, while the board begins a formal transition process and continues to … Read more

Elon Musk has said that China expressed disapproval of Starlink’s deployment in Ukraine. At the start of Russia’s invasion, Moscow tried to sever Ukraine’s communications. Russian forces targeted satellite providers such as Viasat, causing outages that spread to neighbouring countries and raising concerns about broader escalation. Starlink was rapidly deployed across Ukraine to help maintain … Read more

Last month the UK Department for Environment and Climate Change (DECC) published its plan for installing smart meters across the UK, preparing for the planned mass roll-out in 2014. While smart metering promises clear benefits for consumers and energy providers, deploying such a vast system inevitably creates significant security challenges. The primary concern is securing … Read more

Samsung’s smartphones have often been criticized for their perceived build quality. Reviews have described the outer shells as “cheap plastic,” and even with the Galaxy S5’s shift toward a faux-leather texture, many observers still rank its perceived build-cost and premium feel below rivals like the HTC One M8. Despite that perception, a teardown by IHS … Read more

Every organization, whether it employs three people or three hundred, holds meetings. When run well, meetings are an essential part of getting work done and can be highly effective. Communication can take many forms — in person, by phone, via email and social media, or through increasingly popular web conferencing. Online meetings are used for … Read more

Soon, using anything other than a mobile device to make a purchase may feel as outdated as watching a film on VHS or listening to music on a cassette. Mobile payment systems are reshaping how consumers buy goods and services. In 2011, companies such as Google, ISIS, Square and PayPal established essential partnerships and core … Read more