(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

Verizon has announced it is pausing plans to retire its legacy 3G network for the foreseeable future. In comments to Light Reading, Verizon spokesperson Kevin King confirmed that the company’s “3G network is operational” and said Verizon “doesn’t have a plan to shut it down at this time.” The carrier has mentioned intentions to wind … Read more

Skype can easily turn your computer into a phone. This application lets you make free calls to millions of people around the world and low-cost calls to many other destinations, which is a major reason for its widespread adoption. Whether for business or personal use, Skype can significantly reduce communication expenses. All participants need is … Read more

Huawei led global smartphone shipments in Q2 2020 despite political pressure and a broad market downturn. Research from IDC reports a 16 percent year-over-year decline in global smartphone shipments for Q2. The drop reflects a mix of factors: consumers delaying upgrades while waiting for wider 5G availability and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more