Before cloud communications existed, expanding internationally was expensive and complex. Companies often had to open offices or set up local headquarters in each target market, creating significant overhead that only large enterprises could typically absorb. Advances in virtual communications have changed that: cloud telephony and related technologies make global expansion affordable and accessible for businesses … Read more

Red Hat and Orange have launched a joint engineering program focused on accelerating innovation in network virtualization. The collaboration is designed to bring new NFV (network functions virtualization) capabilities into OpenStack and other open source projects, while also addressing the specific operational and technical needs of communications service providers. The program’s primary objective is to … Read more

(Image Credit: Three) With 5G approaching, Three UK has moved to strengthen its position by acquiring UK Broadband for £250 million. UK Broadband, the parent company of London-based fixed broadband provider Relish, was previously a subsidiary of Hong Kong communications group PCCW. In 2012, UK Broadband led the way by launching the country’s first commercial … Read more

Telecoms giant Vodafone has disclosed that it discovered hidden backdoors in network equipment supplied by Chinese vendor Huawei that could have allowed unauthorised access. The vulnerabilities were reportedly identified during independent security testing and date back several years. Vodafone says the issues have since been patched, but the company also claims some remained after Huawei … Read more

Verizon Business and BlackRock have announced that BlackRock’s new global headquarters at 50 Hudson Yards in New York City will be equipped with a private Verizon 5G network. The agreement brings secure 5G Ultra Wideband connectivity to critical areas of BlackRock’s Hudson Yards facility where high speed and low latency are essential—such as the trading … Read more

US officials have intensified criticism of allies that are embracing 5G equipment from Chinese vendors. On Thursday, US Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios spoke at a technology conference in Lisbon and reiterated Washington’s position that Chinese firms cannot be fully trusted because they may be compelled to cooperate with Beijing’s intelligence services. Huawei, a major … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/a_crotty) The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is calling on consumers to provide information about their broadband performance so it can be compared with the speeds and service levels that were advertised before they signed up. The ACCC reports that 2,159 issues were lodged with the country’s telecommunications ombudsman in the first … Read more

Researchers at Cisco Talos have identified a new destructive cyberattack targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine. The attackers used a previously unknown data-wiping malware that Talos calls “PathWiper.” The operation bears the indicators typically associated with Russian state-linked activity. In this incident, adversaries compromised an endpoint administration framework — tools intended to secure and manage systems … Read more

The UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) has launched a strategic plan to strengthen research, development and innovation across the UK’s telecommunications sector. As an inclusive industry forum, UKTIN aims to accelerate R&D investment, foster collaboration, and support the commercialisation of emerging telecoms technologies. Nick Johnson, Head of UKTIN, said: “The launch of our services is … Read more

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