Canada Rejects Huawei Visa Applications Amid Espionage Concerns

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(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Amanda Lewis) Canadian immigration authorities have denied entry visas to two individuals linked to Huawei on grounds of potential espionage. Officials cited national security concerns consistent with previous allegations leveled against the company. An immigration officer at Canada’s consulate in Hong Kong informed one of the applicants that “there are reasonable grounds to … Read more

EE Sees Revenue Fall as BT Acquisition Nears

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(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Creativeye99) Earlier this year BT announced an agreement to acquire the UK’s largest mobile network, EE, in a transaction valued at £12.5 billion. If regulators approve the merger, it will reshape the UK telecommunications landscape and enable BT to offer genuine quad-play packages combining fixed-line, broadband, mobile and TV services. We are delivering … Read more

Svenska kraftnät Chooses HiQ for Major Project to Balance Nordic Power Grid

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Sweden faces major challenges in its power system. To ensure a stable electricity supply, HiQ has been selected as one of two suppliers under Svenska kraftnät‘s new IT framework agreement, tasked with developing a new method for efficient balancing of the Nordic power system. As the power system changes rapidly, ensuring a stable and reliable … Read more

The Rise of the Semi-Connected Consumer: Navigating Hybrid Digital Habits

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(c)iStock.com/highdog The widespread availability of Wi‑Fi across much of the developed world has profoundly influenced the rise of over‑the‑top (OTT) service providers and reshaped consumer expectations. Services that offer calling and messaging over Wi‑Fi are now viable alternatives to traditional mobile operator contracts, which are often data‑heavy and costly. This trend has given rise to … Read more

Nexer Maverick Forms Strategic Partnership with Learnster

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Digital full-service agency Nexer Maverick has entered a strategic partnership with Learnster, a leading provider of Learning Management System (LMS) solutions. The collaboration aims to deliver a comprehensive learning solution for companies and organizations that want to elevate their learning culture and boost organizational competence. Learnster’s innovative LMS provides users with versatile learning environments and … Read more

By 2025, 20% of Mobile Connections Will Use 5G, GSMA Predicts

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GSMA’s Mobile Economy 2020 report forecasts that by 2025 one in five mobile connections will use 5G networks. This rapid adoption is driven by a growing selection of 5G-capable devices and rising consumer awareness. As of January 2020, GSMA reports that 46 operators across 24 markets had commercially launched 5G services. Mats Granryd, Director General … Read more

Huawei Courts Europe as Geopolitics Reshape Tech Partnerships

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Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to Europe, promising sustained investment and collaboration despite shifting geopolitical conditions. At the Huawei European Partner Conference 2025 in Como, Italy, company leaders outlined a Europe-focused strategy that emphasises working through its partner network to drive growth across the continent. “Enterprise business will be Huawei’s key growth engine in Europe, … Read more

Snowflake Expands European Presence with New EVP for EMEA

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Snowflake, the AI data cloud company, today announced the appointment of Dayne Turbitt as Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Dayne will lead Snowflake’s commercial operations across EMEA, building on the company’s strong momentum in the region and helping customers accelerate AI adoption. Dayne most recently served as Managing Director for … Read more

Cisco and DISH Form Multi-Layer Partnership to Speed 5G Rollout

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Cisco and DISH Wireless have entered a multi-layered partnership to accelerate the rollout of 5G services across the United States. Together they plan to build what they describe as the first “smart” 5G network in the U.S., designed to serve diverse industry needs through network slicing and advanced automation. Under the agreement, DISH will offer … Read more

SuperOffice Acquires i-Centrum 2025: First Strategic Move After Axcel Investment

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SuperOffice acquires i-Centrum 2025 as its first strategic move following the investment from Axcel. The acquisition strengthens the CRM platform, boosts innovation and accelerates growth across Europe. With Axcel’s backing, SuperOffice will speed up its strategy to build, buy and integrate additional solutions that increase customer value. ”This acquisition is about execution. With Axcel behind … Read more