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French municipalities scale LoRaWAN beyond pilot projects
Network Infrastructure

French municipalities scale LoRaWAN beyond pilot projects

French councils are turning IoT networks into shared infrastructure for water, lighting and waste services, reducing costs and vendor lock-in.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
AI-native telco accelerator launched to speed deployment
Digital Transformation

AI-native telco accelerator launched to speed deployment

A new benchmark and shared guidance aim to help telecom operators turn scattered AI pilots into large-scale deployments across their networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
GitGuardian launches endpoint protection for laptops
Endpoint Protection

GitGuardian launches endpoint protection for laptops

A single compromised laptop can expose thousands of live keys, according to GitGuardian's early field tests, as attacks shift to developer machines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
NGMN urges simpler 6G migration with MRSS baseline
Unified Communications

NGMN urges simpler 6G migration with MRSS baseline

Operators risk higher costs and fragmented networks unless 6G migration is simplified, with standards still expected in the early 2030s.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
HONOR 600 series launches in Singapore first worldwide
Gaming

HONOR 600 series launches in Singapore first worldwide

Singapore buyers get first access worldwide to HONOR’s 600 series, which starts at SGD $799 and adds AI video tools and big batteries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award
Crypto

Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award

Rising demand for faster, cheaper international transfers has sharpened competition among payment providers serving merchants and marketplaces.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Orange launches trusted AI, anti-drone & cloud tools
Unified Communications

Orange launches trusted AI, anti-drone & cloud tools

Orange unveils anti-drone service, trusted AI agents and sovereign cloud collaboration tools to bolster secure, resilient enterprise tech.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women
Digital Transformation

How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women

Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.

By Grace Win • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Satellite Connect Europe seals five MNO trial deals
Unified Communications

Satellite Connect Europe seals five MNO trial deals

Satellite Connect Europe signs five-operator pact to trial direct-to-device satellite mobile broadband across Europe from summer 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Aeris tops 100 million devices on IoT platform after deal
Unified Communications

Aeris tops 100 million devices on IoT platform after deal

Aeris surpasses 100 million devices on its IoT platform after Ericsson asset deal, far outpacing global cellular IoT growth rates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Telcos are sitting on gold. Now AI is unlocking the lode
Customer Relationship Management

Telcos are sitting on gold. Now AI is unlocking the lode

AI is revolutionising telcos, unlocking vast customer data to deliver personalised services, enhanced billing and seamless digital experiences like never before.

By Letchu Narayanan • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation
Hyperscale

VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation

VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

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UK telecom servers expose security details, study finds
Virtual Private Networks

UK telecom servers expose security details, study finds

Customer data and service security may be at risk, as nearly one in five UK telecom web servers leak configuration details, a study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Vodafone Ireland makes first smartphone satellite video call
Unified Communications

Vodafone Ireland makes first smartphone satellite video call

A new satellite link could keep mobile service alive in remote Irish areas and during outages, using ordinary smartphones without special kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use
Hyperscale

Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use

Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
iwGROUP names John Horsman Account Director for iwCONNECT
Customer Relationship Management

iwGROUP names John Horsman Account Director for iwCONNECT

iwGROUP appoints telecoms veteran John Horsman as Account Director to spearhead iwCONNECT, its integrated telecoms and technology division.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
NVIDIA to power European AI push with 3,000 exaflops initiative
Quantum Computing

NVIDIA to power European AI push with 3,000 exaflops initiative

NVIDIA partners with European nations and firms to launch a 3,000 exaflops AI compute initiative, boosting infrastructure across France, UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025