EE Launches Seamless Wi‑Fi Calling and SMS for Better Coverage

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(Image Credit: EE) EE, the UK’s largest mobile network operator, has launched Wi‑Fi Calling to allow customers to make calls and send texts when cellular coverage is poor or unavailable. The feature is initially available to owners of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Lumia 640 and will be rolled out to more than five million … Read more

5G Reaches Its Tipping Point: What Comes Next for Consumers and Carriers

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VIAVI Solutions has reported that 5G networks are now present in 47 of the world’s 70 largest economies by GDP, according to its annual “The State of 5G” report. The study finds 2,497 cities worldwide with commercial 5G networks, spread across 92 countries. In addition, 23 countries are running pre-commercial 5G trials, while 32 countries … Read more

Vivicta Extends IT Contract with Region Skåne Worth 200 MSEK

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Vivicta has extended its role as strategic IT partner to Region Skåne for an additional three years. The renewed agreement covers deliveries worth approximately SEK 200 million per year and is a key part of the region’s long-term efforts to make healthcare more accessible, secure and efficient. Vivicta, formerly part of Tietoevry Tech Services, is … Read more

OTT VoIP Subscribers to Reach 1 Billion in 2013, Says Infonetics

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According to a recent Infonetics Research update, the number of over-the-top (OTT) VoIP subscribers was on track to approach one billion by the end of 2013. This surge followed a dramatic increase in 2012, when subscriber counts rose about 550% to more than 640 million. Not surprisingly, Skype — and Microsoft more broadly — accounted … Read more

UK Government to Test Next-Generation Emergency Alerts System

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The UK will carry out a further nationwide test of its Emergency Alerts system as part of continued efforts to strengthen national resilience. On September 7 at 3pm BST, mobile phones across the UK will emit a loud siren and vibrate for around ten seconds, even if set to silent. A message will appear on … Read more

Intric Hires Busra Zengin and Tiger Landén as AI Platform Expands in Europe

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Intric, the Swedish platform for sovereign AI, has recruited Busra Zengin and Tiger Landén as it continues its European expansion. Busra joins as Founding Talent Partner and will lead people operations. Tiger becomes Communication and PR Specialist, responsible for communications and public affairs. Busra brings more than ten years of experience in recruitment and people-focused … Read more

Google Plans $15B Subsea Cable to Power AI Infrastructure

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Google has announced a $15 billion subsea cable initiative designed to create new digital routes and strengthen infrastructure to support artificial intelligence and high-capacity networking. Called the America-India Connect initiative, this five-year plan spans four continents and aims to expand digital connectivity so the global digital divide does not become an AI divide. By building … Read more

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus Earns ITIL Certification

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Inuit AB, a leading distributor of IT solutions for cybersecurity and IT management, announces that ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus has received ITIL certification for 14 ITSM practices. The certification, issued by PeopleCert, confirms that ServiceDesk Plus meets the industry’s highest standards in IT Service Management (ITSM) and reinforces its position as a reliable and effective solution … Read more