Seagate and Acronis Form Alliance for Efficient Data Archiving Solutions

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Data volumes are growing at an unprecedented rate, driven by AI, cloud services and digitalization. Organizations across industries face the same challenge: how to store, protect and manage vast amounts of data in a cost-effective and compliant way. To address these needs, Seagate Technology and Acronis have announced a strategic alliance that combines Seagate’s expertise … Read more

Nokia Stock Plummets as Smartphone Market Turns Tough

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Shares of Finnish mobile manufacturer Nokia tumbled 14% after the company acknowledged a difficult market environment for smartphone sales, particularly in India, the Middle East, Africa and China, and revised its first-quarter outlook downward. Nokia has struggled since moving away from its Symbian platform and committing to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 ecosystem. While the new … Read more

LightBox Publishes U.S. Broadband Coverage Map as FCC Revises Its Own

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The FCC’s promised national broadband map, which aims to provide more accurate coverage data, is still about a year away. In the interim, LightBox has published an independent map that offers a clearer picture of broadband availability across the United States. For years, the FCC’s existing broadband map faced criticism for overstating both coverage and … Read more

Google One dark web reports roll out to all Google accounts from late July

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After Google One VPN was discontinued at the end of June, the Dark Web Reports feature will be made available to all Google account holders starting in late July 2024. Until now, Dark Web Reports have been limited to Google One members and subscribers. Official documentation explains that after you create a profile, Google monitors … Read more

Nokia and Ericsson Secure SoftBank 5G Contracts, Beating Huawei and ZTE

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Nokia and Ericsson have secured a major 5G contract with Japan’s SoftBank, edging out Chinese suppliers Huawei and ZTE. SoftBank already maintains longstanding partnerships with both Nokia and Ericsson, so the decision aligns with existing commercial ties. Nevertheless, Huawei and ZTE had participated in earlier trials, making their exclusion notable. Against the backdrop of US-led … Read more

France Prepares for Cyberwar as U.S. Blames Putin for JPMorgan Hack

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Tensions in cyber warfare are rising, driven by two major developments: France conducted a large-scale cyber-defense exercise, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been accused of involvement in a cyber-attack against a U.S.-based financial firm. JPMorgan Chase was among eight financial institutions targeted in the incident. The attackers accessed names and email addresses associated with … Read more

US Navy Builds Offensive Cyber Warfare Capabilities

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(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/ilbusca) People working behind keyboards may seem less intimidating than the nuclear weapons of the past, but as realistic video games and real-world incidents have shown, breaches of critical systems can cause severe, far-reaching damage. Governments around the world are establishing dedicated units to defend against these modern threats. The United Kingdom, for … Read more

EE Powers Inflatable Masts With ‘Pre-5G’ Backhaul Technology

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We previously reported on EE’s plans to deploy inflatable masts to provide mobile coverage for events, power outages and emergencies. New information now reveals more about the technology behind that capability. EE’s airborne solution uses a Helikite—an inflatable, helium-filled kite—equipped with compact antennas that connect to a ground-based “network in a box” through 26 GHz … Read more

10 Big Opportunities for Tech Companies in 2026

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Opportunities for tech companies in 2026 are in focus as AI, geopolitics and demands for measurable business results reshape the playing field for technology firms in Sweden and globally. With rapidly growing adoption of artificial intelligence, a more complex geopolitical landscape and clear expectations to demonstrate concrete business value, many tech companies face crucial strategic … Read more