As global enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, 2025 marked a pivotal shift towards intelligent, secure, and sustainable connectivity. In this article, Sharat Sinha, CEO, Airtel Business argues that with AI, Cloud, and subsea infrastructure converging, integrated digital foundations are becoming…
Taoglas global head of engineering: advanced antennas are building the foundations of a smarter, more connected 6G future
The future of wireless connectivity is approaching rapidly, with 6G set to surpass 5G by integrating communications, sensing, positioning, and computing into an intelligent, responsive network. Baha Badran, Global Head of Engineering, at Taoglas, argues that by combining terrestrial and…
How Decathlon uses RAIN RFID to connect retail operations
Decathlon is one of the biggest sporting goods designers and retailers in the world. Founded in 1976, the France-based family company has grown to a network of 1,817 stores across 79 countries in addition to its online shop. Keeping each…
Robotic survey instruments: The invisible tech powering everything from rockets to skyscrapers
In high-pressure environments like construction sites and tunnels, surveyors face complex challenges that require precision and resilience. Burkhard Boeckem, Chief Technology Officer at Hexagon explores how advancements in smart technology, such as Edge computing and AI, are helping them make…
Building a trusted ecosystem: standards and regulations in support of IoT security
In the five years since ETSI published EN 303 645, the first globally recognised baseline standard for IoT security, a great deal has changed, writes Alex Leadbeater, Technical Security Director, GSMA. At its time of release, the industry was awash…
Smart gifts, hidden risks: how AI gadgets can put family privacy at risk
As smart, AI-enabled gadgets become some of the most popular gifts this holiday season, families are unknowingly expanding their digital attack surface, writes Anne Cutler, Cybersecurity Expert at Keeper Security. From connected toys and wearables to voice assistants and home…
Standards body ETSI targets commercial adoption of ISAC as part of 6G roadmap
ETSI is accelerating work on next-generation 6G technologies with the launch of four new initiatives focused on integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), an area seen as critical to the evolution of future mobile networks. At a plenary session in Sophia…
Global IoT connections set to reach 21.9 billion by 2026 as enterprises rethink connectivity strategies
The number of connected devices worldwide is expected to reach 21.9 billion in 2026, rising to about 30 billion by the start of the next decade, according to Wireless Logic, underscoring the growing centrality of the internet of things to…
UK retailers bet on AI to drive productivity as online Christmas sales hit record levels
Retailers are planning a sharp increase in spending on artificial intelligence over the next five years, betting that the technology will drive productivity gains, reshape workforces, and sustain the rapid growth of online sales seen this Christmas. According to new…
iDenfy launches Shopify app to automate identity checks on high-risk e-commerce orders
iDenfy, a global identity verification and fraud prevention company, has launched a new Shopify app that automatically triggers identity checks on orders flagged as suspicious, as merchants grapple with rising levels of e-commerce fraud. The app integrates directly with Shopify’s…
