LG Electronics has showcased its Internet of Things – Non-Terrestrial Networks (IoT-NTN) technology at the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) conference in Paris, France. The highlight of the event was a live demonstration conducted throughout Paris, featuring a vehicle equipped with next-generation IoT-NTN-based Telematics Control Units (TCUs). This demonstration marked the first instance of uninterrupted, conversation-level […]
Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group have announced plans to merge their direct B2B operations to create a new force in the UK business communications and IT sector. With annual pro forma revenues of around £1.4 billion, the new entity, formed of substantially all of Virgin Media O2 Business and Daisy Group, will be consolidated […]
Saudi Arabia’s multi-billion sovereign wealth fund created Neo Space a year ago, and while it is keen on developing space-based technology for Earth observation and other applications it does not see direct-to-cellular from space as being economic – at least for the time being. However, according to an interview in Space Intel Report, Neo Space […]
The emergence of eSIM technology marks an important evolution in the telecommunications sector. It provides a more flexible approach to global connectivity and comes at a time when the industry is moving away from traditional SIM cards. eSIMs are helping set the stage for a new era in device management. It’s a technology that’s facilitating […]
Vodafone reports that it has connected its 200 millionth Internet of Things (IoT) device, part of a secure worldwide network of smart devices and machines that monitor people’s health, protect endangered animals, thwart vehicle thefts and detect fires, floods and earthquakes. The device that achieved this milestone is a healthcare monitor connected by Vodafone to […]
The momentum for enterprise investment in emerging technologies remains robust with nearly half (47 per cent) of businesses investing in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), compared with 43 per cent in 2024. Forty-three per cent of survey respondents are investing in internet of things (IoT) and 33 per cent is investing in 5G technology, reflecting an […]
SafeShark, the UK’s cybersecurity compliance and assurance provider for connected devices, has announced a partnership with CyberWhiz, a specialist IoT cybersecurity solutions provider and compliance consultancy, to expand its services in Europe. CyberWhiz will act as an official agent for SafeShark’s services in the EU supporting manufacturers in ensuring regulatory compliance and cybersecurity resilience. The […]
Virgin Media O2 Business and River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) has announced a new collaboration to trial 5G connectivity at Overbury Farms on the border between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. By installing a portable 5G Private Network on the farm, this trial will showcase innovative use cases, laying the groundwork for “the connected […]
Zayo Group, a communications infrastructure provider, has released its biannual Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Insights Report, revealing a nearly 82 per cent surge in attack frequency between 2023 and 2024. Attack volume almost doubled from 90,000 incidents in 2023 to 165,000 in 2024, as cybercriminals leverage AI and expanding adoption of IoT devices to […]
A study from Juniper Research forecasts that the global number of IoT devices protected by cybersecurity solutions will reach 28 billion by 2028; rising from only 14 billion in 2024. This represents a growth of over 100 per cent over the next four years. However, despite this sizable growth, it warned that as the complexity […]