Korean telcos unite to standardise network APIs
SK Telecom, for instance, is actively engaging with international operators like Deutsche Telekom to drive service innovation based on common standards through its Global Telco AI Alliance.
UK businesses demand automatic compensation for broadband outages
“Supporting businesses to increase productivity and economic growth is critical,” the letter concludes, “and solutions which drive improvements in UK connectivity infrastructure will play an important role in achieving this.”
Axiom Space taps Nokia’s expertise for 4G spacesuits
The collaboration aims to incorporate high-speed cellular-network technology into the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU), enabling HD video, telemetry data, and voice transmission over multiple kilometres on the Moon’s surface.
Beijing pushes major Chinese telcos to raise dividends
As reported by Nikkei Asia, this shift is linked to the increasing interest from the Chinese government in the performance of the stock market and its directive to accord more importance to shareholder returns within state-owned enterprises.
Social security numbers exposed in National Public Data breach
Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
DDoS attack disrupts Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia
The state communications monitoring service explained that the problems resulted from a DDoS attack, a common cyber threat where systems are overwhelmed with fake traffic originating from multiple sources.
Huawei eyes Asia-Pacific growth with AI cloud services
This AI-focused strategy for Asia-Pacific demonstrates Huawei’s efforts to diversify its revenue streams and attract more international clients amid growing demand for generative AI services across traditional industries.
Telcos urged to embrace horizontal strengths in B2B sales
The increasing complexity of the technology landscape is driving a need for greater specialisation across numerous verticals, including manufacturing, banking and finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and transport and logistics.
UK launches ‘Tyche’ satellite to bolster military intelligence
“Tyche represents the first of an entire constellation of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance satellites that we’ll launch over the coming years to rapidly increase support to the nation, and our sailors, soldiers, aviators, and civil servants who are so dependent on space,” Major General Paul Tedman concludes.
Bharti Enterprises to acquire majority stake in BT
As the industry grapples with the challenges of infrastructure modernisation and the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity, such investments could play a crucial role in shaping the future of British telecoms.
DDoS attacks surge by 46% in H1 2024
In the gaming industry, for instance, attacks tend to be short-lived but frequent, aiming to degrade specific servers and compel users to switch to rival platforms.
UK Government pledges ÂŁ800M towards rural broadband upgrade
Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long plagued by sluggish internet speeds, are set for a major connectivity upgrade as the UK Government pledges up to ÂŁ800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure.
Ofcom cracks down on unpredictable telecom price hikes
The new regulations are set to take effect from 17 January 2025 and come in response to the growing trend of major UK phone, broadband, and pay TV companies including inflation-linked price rises in their contracts.
Berlin’s 5G shift: Germany to phase out Huawei, ZTE components
In a statement released Thursday, the company asserted, “There is no specific evidence or scenario that Huawei’s technology has cyber security risks.” The tech giant pledged to continue promoting cybersecurity improvements and supporting the development of mobile networks and digitalization in Germany.
AT&T data breach affects 109 million US customers
It follows a string of high-profile cyberattacks affecting American consumers, including a recent ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit in February, which potentially exposed the private data of an estimated one-third of the country’s population.
Apple issues spyware warnings to iPhone users across 98 countries
The company cautioned that divulging additional details could potentially aid attackers in evading future detection, underlining the delicate balance between informing users and maintaining effective security measures.
ITU-R appoints Samsung researcher to lead 6G coordination group
“Samsung will actively engage with influential standards organisations and continue developing innovative communications technologies en route to reinforcing its position as a global leader in 6G standardisation,” the company explained.