I found it notable that at Google’s annual I/O developer conference, the Mountain View company chose to highlight a Samsung Galaxy S4 running a clean, stock Android build. That choice raises a question: is Google shifting its strategy away from the traditional Nexus line? This is speculative, but with upcoming hardware initiatives like Glass and … Read more

Singtel has introduced Paragon, an integrated platform that enables enterprises to leverage its 5G network for next-generation applications. Paragon supports on-demand 5G network slicing, deployment of mission-critical applications on Singtel’s multi-access edge compute (MEC), and access to a broad ecosystem of partner applications designed for enterprise needs. Bill Chang, Chief Executive Officer Group Enterprise at … Read more

Apple management and security specialist Jamf has announced the beta release of AI Analysis for Jamf Executive Threat Protection, a new AI-driven capability designed to accelerate mobile forensics and simplify the examination of sophisticated mobile threats. The threat protection feature is aimed at helping organisations detect targeted attacks against high-value users, such as political figures, … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/tbradford) The long-awaited end to roaming charges across the European Union is set to take effect by mid-June. Originally proposed in 2013, the delay was mainly due to disagreements over wholesale rates between network operators. Representatives from the EU’s member states have now agreed on wholesale caps, including a gradual reduction in the … Read more

(Image Credit: DncnH) EE, which serves more than half a million business and public sector accounts, has released new research conducted with the Centre for Economic & Business Research (CEBR) and YouGov that examines 4G adoption and the economic impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the UK. The study outlines how 4G and … Read more

The UK government has announced a £160 million investment in the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (CLEO) programme aimed at accelerating the next generation of satellite technology to improve nationwide internet access and close persistent digital divides. Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan introduced the initiative, which will support the development of advanced satellites and … Read more

NATO has warned that cyberattacks such as WannaCry and NotPetya could, if attributed to a state, trigger Article 5 of the treaty and prompt a military response from member countries. The alliance indicated there are signs these incidents may have been state-sponsored, raising the prospect of treating them as violations of sovereignty. Article 5 is … Read more

Dish Network has selected Palo Alto Networks to provide security solutions for its effort to build the first cloud-native, OpenRAN-based 5G wireless network in the United States. Palo Alto Networks will support Dish with container security, network slicing protection, real-time threat correlation and dynamic policy enforcement. Dish plans to deploy Palo Alto’s VM-Series and CN-Series … Read more

Deutsche Telekom has announced a partnership with Nokia and the Hamburg Port Authority to study the application of 5G technologies in an industrial setting. The partners will use the Port of Hamburg’s expansive site, spanning 8,000 hectares, as a real-world test area to evaluate 5G capabilities such as network slicing and other advanced network functions. … Read more

A new report from Berg Insight highlights rapid expansion in the global cellular IoT connectivity market, which is forecast to reach 6.4 billion connections by 2029. According to the 10th edition of the Global M2M/IoT Communications Market report, cellular IoT subscribers grew 14 percent in 2024, bringing the global total to 3.8 billion connections. This … Read more