The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated China Mobile, China Telecom, and cybersecurity company Kaspersky as threats to national security. These three organizations have been added to the FCC’s list of communications equipment and service providers judged to pose an unacceptable risk to national security. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel commented on the update: “Last year, … Read more

Whenever you open the news these days, most headlines focus on cyber threats, online bullying, indecent images, fraud, and a long list of other negative issues tied to the web. It’s important, though, to step back and consider the positive ways the internet connects people and drives meaningful action. Lauren Hammersley’s two-year-old daughter, Hazel, was … Read more

China’s strict internet censorship is spreading to Hong Kong following the passage of a controversial national security law. The so-called Great Firewall of China limits which internet services and websites citizens can access. Major global services such as Google are effectively blocked in mainland China because authorities cannot easily control the information those platforms provide, … Read more

(c)iStock.com/zyxeos30 Smart cities aim to improve quality of life, boost sustainability and generate economic value through digital technologies. With an estimated seven billion people living in urban areas by 2050, it is crucial to deploy green, resilient resources and leverage technology to make urban environments more efficient, healthy and livable. Connectivity Connectivity is the foundation … Read more

Huawei appears to have reduced its publicly reported research spending in Australia amid ongoing national security concerns and increased scrutiny from government bodies. Australian financial disclosures from the company show a decline in locally reported research expenditure from $81,000 in 2016 to zero last year. That contrasts with significantly larger figures in earlier years—$8.3 million … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/AWSeebaran) As the Internet of Things expands, the number of connected devices in homes is placing increasing demands on local networks. Consumers expect every device to maintain a stable connection and consistent speed so they can access services remotely without interruption. Federico Guillén, president of Alcatel‑Lucent’s Fixed Access Business Line, observed that connected … Read more

Over the past few years, businesses and corporations around the world have experienced a steady shift in how employees access work resources. The rapid adoption of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile-ready devices has put powerful technology directly into employees’ hands, and many now prefer using their personal devices in the workplace instead of company-issued equipment. … Read more

Vodafone will provide UK Power Networks, the country’s largest electricity distribution operator, with 5G connectivity in a world-first trial. In November of last year, UK Power Networks launched the Constellation project to transform how electricity networks operate. Constellation equips local substations to analyse millions of data points about network performance, allowing the system to safely … Read more

Nokia is applying its experience as a telecommunications vendor to tackle common home WiFi challenges with the launch of a carrier-grade system designed for service providers. Offered to broadband operators to install in subscribers’ homes, the system promises broad gigabit-level coverage that eliminates dead zones and minimizes interference throughout the residence. The core of Nokia’s … Read more

Huawei and China Mobile have joined forces to deliver 5G connectivity to the summit region of Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth. The teams installed a 5G base station at an altitude of 6,500 metres, extending China Mobile’s dual-gigabit network into some of the planet’s most extreme terrain. Additional base stations were set up … Read more