A telecoms union has confirmed that more than 40,000 BT employees will stage a strike at the end of July in protest at pay offers that fall below inflation. Earlier this month the Communication Workers Union (CWU) warned it would proceed with industrial action unless BT presented an improved pay proposal, describing the current offer … Read more

Large-scale telco cloud deployments are expected to reach global critical mass after 2020, coinciding with the broader rollout of 5G, according to a new report from ABI Research. The report, titled “Telco Cloud Framework and Deployment Roadmaps,” maintains that the new generation of networks will likely necessitate an updated core architecture to enable advanced capabilities … Read more

When Siri first arrived on mobile devices—back when the original developer, SRI International, was still independent—it showcased what conversational artificial intelligence might become. It offered a glimpse of the future: voice-driven assistance that could simplify everyday tasks. Since then, many alternatives have surfaced—Evi, Robin, Vlingo, Dragon, Maluuba and others—but for most users these systems often … Read more

Arctic Group and ID North today announce their intention to merge in a strategic move that strengthens their position in identity security across the Nordics. Both companies are part of the European cybersecurity group Allurity, and the merger aims to create one of the region’s most comprehensive identity security providers. As organizations digitize everything from … Read more

Unprecedented technological advancement has propelled communication service providers (CSPs) into an era of immense opportunity. Those that place customers, data, and agility at the center of their strategies are able to compete successfully in a digital economy by operating in what can be called “digital time.” Digital time is a fluid and evolving concept. It … Read more

Nexer Group announces that Ann Halvorsen has been appointed as the new Chief Communications Officer (CCO). Ann will lead Nexer’s global communications and marketing efforts and will be responsible for further developing and strengthening the company’s brand during a time of rapid change and growth. Ann Halvorsen brings an international background in finance, communications and … Read more

UK-based microchip designer Arm Holdings has unveiled what it describes as the “world’s most energy-efficient microprocessor,” a low-power 32-bit chip designed to help connect everyday objects — from washing machines to light bulbs — to wireless networks and the emerging Internet of Things (IoT). Many household devices today still rely on 8- or 16-bit microcontrollers. … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/oersin) The Internet of Things (IoT) is generating intense interest. More devices are now connected to the Internet than there are people, and estimates once projected tens of billions of connected devices within a few years. This rapid expansion is exciting, but much of the public discussion misses a crucial point: the conversation … Read more

Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, today announced a technical integration between NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for Real-Time Digital Twins and the Altair One® cloud innovation platform. The integration leverages GPU acceleration, NVIDIA NIM microservices, and Omniverse technologies to give customers an unmatched ability to visualize, build, edit, and interact with complex simulations … Read more

Are telecom providers fully capitalizing on the Internet of Things (IoT)? A new Ericsson study suggests that while service providers recognize the considerable potential of IoT, significant gaps remain that must be addressed. The research, titled “Exploring IoT Strategies,” examined ten of the top 30 mobile broadband service providers and ten industry IoT leaders to … Read more