Charter Communications CFO Chris Winfrey strongly believes 5G will not displace fixed-line providers because it cannot match the capabilities of wired connections. Speaking at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference, Winfrey said: “I don’t see anything about 5G that ever makes it comparable to DOCSIS 3.1 or DOCSIS 3.1 Full … Read more
Samsung Electronics Ltd. has announced a collaboration with Activision Blizzard EMEA: a cross-channel, cross-product marketing campaign designed to showcase the breadth of Samsung’s gaming products. The Embrace Your Game campaign brings together industry-leading hardware and some of today’s most popular games in a first-of-its-kind marketing initiative. Targeting Samsung gamers across 17 markets and 44 countries, … Read more
The UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation to determine whether the proposed merger between Sky and 21st Century Fox would undermine media plurality — the public’s right to access a wide range of news sources and diverse viewpoints. Rupert Murdoch, as chairman of 21st Century Fox and News Corp, already exerts considerable influence … Read more
Inuit, a leading distributor of IT solutions for cybersecurity and IT management, highlights that ManageEngine has been named a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant 2026 for Endpoint Management Tools. This recognition is based on Gartner’s evaluation of vendors’ ability to execute and completeness of vision in endpoint management and includes 18 global vendors. In … Read more
Two reports from Juniper Research and Wireless Intelligence offer valuable forecasts for the long-term LTE landscape—what do these projections mean for mobile operators? The global LTE and 4G market is projected to exceed $340 billion by 2017, representing nearly one-third of total operator revenue. This is the central finding of Juniper Research’s report, “4G LTE: … Read more
Early speed tests of 5G should be interpreted cautiously, and AT&T’s initial results suggest the experience may be underwhelming compared with well-established 4G networks. AT&T has launched 5G service in 12 cities. Because compatible handsets are not yet widely available, the only consumer option at launch is to connect via a 5G hotspot device. The … Read more
As the Christmas holidays approach, many people shut down their work computers and rely on their mobile phones to keep track of work. Peo Strindlund, Nordics country manager at Jamf, warns that the mobile phone — perhaps the most central device in our daily lives and our most important work tool — often lacks the … Read more
(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/narvikk) A senior government official has said the UK must strengthen broadband infrastructure to prosper after leaving the EU. Speaking at Microsoft’s Transform conference, Matthew Gould, Director of Digital and Media at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, warned: “As we leave the EU, our future prosperity depends on us being connected, … Read more
To accelerate growth and secure long-term success, Nexer Group strengthens its global talent strategy by appointing Susanne Hjälmered as Chief Talent Officer (CTO). This newly created role will bolster Nexer’s ability to attract, develop and retain top talent in an increasingly competitive market. Experience and expertise in recruitment With more than 20 years of experience … Read more
A recent report shows that confidence in cloud computing security is at a historic low. The SunGard Research study, published last week, surveyed 250 UK chief information officers (CIOs). Only 10 percent of respondents said they were “completely confident” in the security and resilience of third‑party cloud services. Trust declines further among organisations that have … Read more