Boldyn Networks is establishing a private 5G network-enabled Innovation Lab that is poised to transform the Port of Blyth into the North East’s leading technology hub and offer unparalleled access to 5G technology for regional industries. Boldyn Networks will create…
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Kontron and Amarisoft to provide “off the shelf private 5G solutions
Kontron, a global provider of IoT and Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), has announced a partnership with Amarisoft, a 4G/5G software technology provider, to facilitate the deployment of private 5G solutions for the defence and security sectors. This collaboration integrates Kontron’s…
Kajeet partners with Texas A&M University to deploy LTE network
Kajeet, a provider of managed connectivity solutions, has partnered with Texas A&M University Technology Services (TAMU TS) to demonstrate the potential of private LTE network solutions in a research-focused higher education setting. This collaboration resulted in the successful deployment of…
PSTN switch off dates: what to know
The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch off dates are anticipated to take place by December 2025 in the UK, where existing landline services will be upgraded to digital technology. However, the BT Group announced earlier this year that it…
NIGCOMSAT partners with BON to use satellite technology
NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria’s satellite communication infrastructure provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to offer uplink services via the NIGCOMSAT satellite network. This collaboration, set to last for three months, aims to enhance the…
Avanti builds resilience for South African banks with satellites
Avanti Communications, a global provider of multi-orbit integrated connectivity services, has successfully conducted a satellite connectivity test in collaboration with BankservAfrica, Africa’s largest automated clearing house, and Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s top retail banks. This successful test signifies…
NTT and Okayama University develop circuit to resolve interference
NTT and Okayama University have developed the world’s first gigahertz ultrasonic circuit using the principle of topology. This innovation allows the control of ultrasonic wave flow within microscopic spaces on semiconductor chips, unaffected by reflections. In recent years, the deployment…
Research sees development of switch ahead of 6G networks
Researchers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have contributed to the development of a cutting-edge switch, crucial in telecommunications, capable of functioning at exceptionally high frequencies while consuming less power than conventional technologies. This innovation holds promise for 6G mass…
Soracom’s collaboration with Skylo now rolling out
Soracom has announced that its collaboration with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo has transitioned from Private Beta to a global initial service rollout for select Soracom customers. Speaking at the keynote session of Soracom Discovery 2024, Soracom CTO and…
FCC approves making Wi-Fi hotspots eligible for digitally deprived schools
Following reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) looked to close a digital gap by proposing Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services should be eligible for E-Rate funding, it has now voted to extend its E-Rate programme to encompass Wi-Fi…
