Qualcomm has ended its partnership with satellite communications provider Iridium that aimed to deliver satellite-to-phone services. The collaboration, first announced in January 2023, was widely viewed as Android’s counterpart to Apple’s agreement with Globalstar, which enabled Apple’s satellite-powered emergency SOS feature for iPhone and Apple Watch. Although both companies successfully developed and demonstrated the underlying … Read more

Pax8, the digital marketplace for cloud services, today announced that Check Point Software Technologies is expanding its offering on the Pax8 Marketplace. This launch allows Pax8’s global partner network to access Check Point’s AI-driven, cloud-native cybersecurity technologies. The integration is enabled through the Check Point Infinity platform, an AI-powered, cloud-based suite that provides Managed Security … Read more

Many carriers, network operators and journalists are debating how the rise of instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and iMessage will affect traditional SMS usage and increase data infrastructure costs. However, they may be overlooking a different threat: Skype’s video messaging. Voicemail has been a reliable and convenient service for decades. You call someone, leave a … Read more

Rohit Chakravarthy, Pax8’s new Chief Accounting Officer, will lead the company’s global accounting function as the cloud marketplace continues its international expansion. With more than 25 years of experience, he will be responsible for developing Pax8’s global accounting operations and financial processes. Chakravarthy will report to Chief Financial Officer Craig Foster and, in his role, … Read more

The FBI has issued a warning that Iranian-linked hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in F5 Networks’ BIG-IP devices to target both U.S. government and private-sector networks. While the FBI’s advisory did not identify a specific threat actor by name, reporting from ZDNet indicates security researchers track the activity under names such as Fox Kitten … Read more

Three UK has delivered notable 5G performance in OpenSignal’s latest Mobile Network Experience Report. Best known for being the first operator to launch a 3G network in the UK, Three is the smallest major operator by subscriber count. Historically it trailed some rivals on 4G speed and coverage, but with 5G rollout well underway the … Read more

Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, will collaborate with Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering on a $1.25 million AFWERX Phase II STTR contract. The two organizations will develop analytical models for cyclonic flows, build computational tools, and study the stability of various vortex engines to address challenges faced by public … Read more

Jailbroken AI Russian cyber campaign was deployed in an advanced operation targeting U.S. politicians and politically engaged individuals, according to new findings from TrendAI. The campaign reportedly included phishing, fraud and AI-generated influence operations, where large language models were used to produce content, automate workflows and scale cyberthreats on a much larger scale. New information … Read more

Vodafone Romania has chosen Ericsson as its primary partner to upgrade the radio access network (RAN) and roll out nationwide 5G services. Under a six-year agreement, Ericsson will supply 5G RAN products and solutions designed to increase network speeds, cut latency, and improve reliability for Vodafone Romania’s customers. The contract positions Ericsson as the main … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/scyther5) As hardware prices fall and more content becomes available, 4K adoption is beginning to grow. With over four times the pixels of Full HD, Ultra HD delivers noticeably sharper and more detailed images. While streaming services such as Netflix provide much 4K content over the internet, a significant number of viewers still … Read more