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Study reveals post-Covid CSP opportunities

Customer engagement solutions specialist CSG and TMT management consultancy Analysys Mason have released the results from their research collaboration examining how well-positioned communications service providers (CSPs) are to meet future enterprise demand for communications and IT services post Covid-19. Key to the report was the finding that a significant 80+ per cent of the largest […]

July 8, 2021

Forecast: 24,700 satellites to be launched by 2030

Northern Sky Research (NSR) in its latest analysis says that, during the current decade, satellite manufacturing will see some 24,700 satellites launched into orbit. This forecast includes commitments from the proposed mega-constellations. “Upcoming deadlines for international

July 2, 2021By Chris Forrester

Orange and partners form IoT Continuum

Orange, Sierra Wireless, LACROIX, and STMicroelectronics have announced the creation of the IoT Continuum – a partnership that aims to simplify and accelerate the mass deployment of IoT in Europe and beyond. By bringing together for the first time expertise across the entire IoT industry (Connectivity, Hardware, Software, Design and Manufacturing) under one roof, partners […]

June 28, 2021

Research: Brits seek energy-efficient Internet

Research by networking systems, services and software company Ciena exploring how sustainability, connected industries, and always-on connectivity are driving the UK digital landscape has found that four in 10 (42 per cent) British adults believe the future of the Internet will be driven by our desire to become more energy efficient. Almost two thirds (65 […]

June 22, 2021

GIGAEurope expresses tech trust concerns

Following the EURACTIV-GIGAEurope Digital Debate ‘Trust in the Digital Decade’ on June 21st, GIGAEurope has called for governments, industry and civil society to intensify their partnership to ensure that the next phase of technology-driven transformation is human-centred, inclusive and sustainable. GIGAEurope is a trade body that brings together private operators who build, operate and invest […]

June 22, 2021

Consult Red appoints Stevenson as CFO

The technology R&D partner and employee-owned company, Consult Red, has recruited Paul Stevenson as its new CFO. Stevenson will sit on Consult Red’s Board and join its Executive Leadership Team as the company drives further growth propelled by increasing demand for ‘Internet of Things (IoT) smart, connected products and streaming TV devices. Consult Red works […]

June 21, 2021

Inmarsat revenues dip; wins Skylo IoT connectivity

Inmarsat has agreed to provide the capacity backbone to deliver the Internet of Things (IoT) systems of Skylo, a satellite-based narrow-band IoT specialist. The agreement pairs the UK-based Inmarsat’s satellite network with Skylo’s IoT services for connecting machines and sensors. It will, the duo claim, provide “even the most remotely located application users with real-time, […]

June 11, 2021By Chris Forrester

Plume secures partnership wins in Germany

Personalised smart services specialist Plume has reached agreement on two new partnerships that cement its presence in the German region. Deutsche Glasfaser Group – a fibre-optic service provider in rural Germany – will launch a new bundle of digital subscriber experiences to its residential broadband customers. Additionally, Plume has entered into a cooperation with BREKO […]

June 10, 2021

Liberty Global, Digital Colony JV for EU data centres

Liberty Global and Digital Colony, a global investment firm dedicated to digital infrastructure, have announced the creation of AtlasEdge Data Centres. Liberty Global and Digital Colony expect the transaction to close in Q3 2021 subject to approvals. AtlasEdge will deliver services via an extensive network of facilities located close to consumer and enterprise end users, […]

May 21, 2021

Tech R&D firm Consult Red pioneers employee-ownership

Consult Red, the technology R&D firm, has announced it is becoming an employee-owned company. Consult Red works with the likes of Liberty Global, Comcast and AT&T to develop cutting-edge in-home entertainment technology and other connected secure IoT products. The Directors of Consult Red are transferring shares of the £18 million turnover business to an Employee-owned […]

May 19, 2021