The wireless telecommunications industry experienced continued strong wireless cellular expansion in the second quarter of 2024, powered by continuing growth in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) ecosystem, according to industry trade body 5G Americas. Data from 5G Americas and Omdia suggests that global IoT subscriptions currently stand at 3.4 billion, complemented by 6.7 billion smartphone subscriptions. As […]

BT has reported that it identifies more than 2,000 signals of a potential cyber attack every second – over 200 million per day – as it defends critical networks across the world, according to data pointing to an accelerated cyber security threat. The data, unveiled at BT’s Secure Tomorrow cyber security festival at its Adastral […]

A study from Juniper Research, experts in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, forecasts that the number of satellites in orbit that can be leveraged for IoT connectivity will grow 150 per cent over the next five years. It predicts that these satellites will grow from 10,000 in 2024 to over 24,000 by 2029; owing […]

Vodafone Business has extended its pan-European Internet in the Car (IITC) service to a further ten countries, bringing the total number of countries where motor manufacturers can now offer vehicles with reliable and secure Internet to 32. The new markets include Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Monaco, and Slovenia. Vodafone Business Internet […]

Azerbaijan’ Space Agency, Azercosmos, has announced a strategic partnership with DynaSys Networks, a technology company with an Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Through this partnership, Azercosmos says it now has the capability to integrate both its own and its customers’ satellite network infrastructure with DynaSys’ all-encompassing IoT platform empowering businesses across the EMEA regions to […]

A study by Juniper Research, the specialist in telecommunications, forecasts that operators will invest $26 billion (€24.16bn) in cloud services in 2024, with expenditure growing to $65 billion in 2028. Telecommunications cloud refers to the implementation of cloud technology, services, and architecture into operator core networks, with this centralisation enabling operators to develop automated network […]

Following the conformance deadline (April 29th), SafeShark, a specialist in connected product testing, has conducted analysis of more than 100 connected consumer devices currently on the market. The results show that three-quarters of these devices are still not compliant with the legal requirements set out in the Product Security and Telecoms Infrastructure Act. SafeShark’s testing […]

Smart device manufacturers now have to adhere to stricter rules if they want to sell their gadgets in the UK following a new law coming into effect. The law is designed to ensure there is enhanced security around devices such as televisions, fitness trackers and smart speakers that are linked to the internet. These gadgets […]

The satellite Internet of Things (IoT) market is transforming remarkably, driven by technological advancements and an ever-increasing demand for global connectivity. As the world becomes more interconnected, the limitations of terrestrial networks become apparent, particularly in remote and underserved regions. This is where satellite IoT steps in, bridging the gap with its ability to provide […]

A study from Juniper Research, a specialist in telecommunications markets, has predicted operators will find revenue growth through the monetisation of enterprise markets, such as cellular IoT, to capitalise on the $900 billion (€829.2bn) global telecommunications market this year. Despite their significant investment in 5G networks, operators have struggled to monetise the widespread adoption of […]