Sweden has decided to prohibit Chinese telecom vendors Huawei and ZTE from participating in its 5G network deployments. In an official announcement, the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority cited concerns that the influence of China’s one-party state over private companies creates strong incentives for those firms to act in line with state objectives and the … Read more

Qualcomm and Lenovo have reminded us that the unassuming laptop is poised for a major evolution thanks to 5G, through a new collaborative effort. Public conversation about 5G often focuses on smartphones and the Internet of Things, which is understandable, but it’s important to recognize the transformative potential of 5G-connected laptops and PCs. Unveiled at … Read more

The Nordic companies have entered a partnership to deploy Nokia’s next-generation fiber technology, accelerating GlobalConnect’s fiber expansion across the Nordic region. The collaboration is already underway, with Nokia selected as the supplier for the Finnish roll-out, where GlobalConnect will invest €500 million over the coming years. In addition to delivering higher speeds, the technology will … Read more

With competitive 4G offerings now available from major providers, consumer cloud content services have become a strategic opportunity for operators to build loyalty and increase value. Eighty-nine percent of consumers say they would value the ability to share content across devices and locations, which makes secure, easy-to-use cloud services essential not only for attracting new … Read more

The same week that Black Week becomes increasingly important for Swedish businesses and consumers, the accompanying cyberthreats are also rising. “An attack occurs every eleven seconds,” warns Henrik Hammarström of GlobalConnect, who offers practical advice for both companies and consumers to protect themselves from hackers. With an expected turnover of SEK 8.7 billion, Black Week … Read more

Huawei has denied reports that it was excluded from India’s national 5G trials. India’s Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan was quoted as saying the government had invited vendors such as Cisco, Samsung, Ericsson and Nokia, along with telecom operators, to partner on 5G technology trials and that Huawei had been excluded. “We have written to Cisco, … Read more

Advania announced today the acquisition of the award-winning Swedish AI firm The AI Framework, bringing additional expertise in AI transformation for organizations across Northern Europe. The AI Framework drives AI transformation across retail, telecommunications, financial services and other sectors. The company’s strengths include focused strategic planning, sustainable data governance and scalable, customized solutions tailored to … Read more

Ahead of its debut at MWC Americas, T-Mobile announced plans to roll out the first nationwide NB-IoT network in 2018. A nationwide NB‑IoT (Narrowband IoT) network will accelerate deployment of IoT sensors, devices, and solutions. NB‑IoT uses very little spectrum while supporting many devices, offering extended coverage and improved battery life for connected devices. “Not … Read more

Swisscom has chosen Ericsson as its strategic supplier for Gigabit LTE and 5G as it embarks on a comprehensive digital transformation of its mobile network. The operator plans to roll out Gigabit LTE across Switzerland from 2018 and introduce 5G from 2020, with the aim of modernizing its infrastructure and delivering faster, more reliable mobile … Read more

Engineering consultancy Sigma Industry Development is expanding and strengthening its offerings by scaling the organization with two key leadership appointments. Amir Alizadeh joins as Head of the Calculations Section, and Mattias Bäckman assumes the role of Section Manager for Product Development 3. Amir Alizadeh, Head of Calculations With an academic background in engineering physics specializing … Read more