Deutsche Telekom Targets Internet of Things with New M2M Portal

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Deutsche Telekom has positioned itself as a leading player in the ongoing growth of the Internet of Things by launching a dedicated developer community platform for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. The new community is part of Deutsche Telekom’s existing Developer Garden initiative and provides developers with a suite of practical tools, including APIs and software development … Read more

Intel’s New Strategy: Investing in 5G and IoT Growth

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(c)iStock.com/maybefalse Intel has outlined its strategy to integrate the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G across its future roadmap — spanning “from device to data centre.” At the recent Intel Developer Forum (IDF), the company announced partnerships with network operators and equipment manufacturers including NTT DOCOMO, Nokia, and SK Telecom, as well as collaboration with … Read more

Experts Debate How Section 230 Reforms Could Alter Free Speech Rights

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Critics have responded to proposals to revise or repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the statute that shields online platforms from liability for content posted by their users. Section 230 drew renewed attention after then-President Trump argued the law was being used to silence certain voices when some of his tweets were labeled … Read more

BT Launches 4G Mobile Service This Week: What to Expect

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(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/nycshooter) BT has a long history in the mobile market that dates back to the days of BT Cellnet, the company that launched one of the world’s first GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) networks in June 2000. BT Cellnet eventually became O2, which was sold to Telefónica in 2005 for £18 billion. As … Read more

UK Joins Global Powers to Boost Telecom Security and Innovation

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The UK has joined forces with major international partners — including Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States — to strengthen the security, resilience and innovation of telecommunications networks. Launched today, the Global Coalition on Telecommunications will work to protect critical communications infrastructure from growing risks such as supply chain disruption and cyberattacks. Michelle Donelan, … Read more

Samsung Rises to No. 2 in Global Mobile Shipments

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Samsung Electronics has risen to the second spot worldwide in smartphone sales, according to industry analysts, even though the company did not disclose detailed shipment figures for its mobile devices. In its second-quarter financial results, Samsung reported an 18% decline in net profit to $3.3 billion, largely due to weaker performance in its panel TV … Read more

Draft Bill Proposes Government Oversight for OTT Apps

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Over-the-top (OTT) apps pose a growing challenge for telecom operators worldwide. These services—many of which offer voice, messaging, and video features for free or at lower cost—have eroded traditional telco revenue streams. As a result, operators are increasingly relegated to the role of “dumb pipes,” responsible for carrying massive volumes of data without capturing the … Read more

Ericsson and SoftBank Deepen AI-RAN Partnership for Smarter Networks

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Ericsson and SoftBank are expanding their joint research to advance AI capabilities in Radio Access Network (RAN) technology. Since launching their collaboration, they have already reached several notable milestones, including: Demonstrating a prototype of Ericsson’s Cloud RAN software running on NVIDIA’s GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip architecture, which features the advanced Grace CPU. Designing a new … Read more

Christmas Success or Stress: How the Holidays Impact Your Business

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as Andy Williams sang in 1963, but while many enjoy festive cheer and time off, small businesses face particular challenges during the Christmas period. Offices are decorated, parties are held, and routines change. For employees this often means time away from work, but for many small business … Read more

Google’s Project Loon: 22 Days Circumnavigating the Globe

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Jules Verne’s fictional Phileas Fogg needed 80 days to circle the globe in a balloon. By contrast, Google’s experimental Project Loon managed a similar global circuit in 22 days — a reminder of how far unmanned technology has advanced. Project Loon isn’t designed to be crewed or to set speed records. Its real purpose is … Read more