Zain Omantel International has helped deliver a Guinness World Record for the longest-distance remote robotic surgery, after surgeons in Kuwait operated on a patient in Brazil over a live network spanning more than 12,000 km. The procedure, carried out between…
STMicroelectronics and SpaceX mark decade-long partnership behind Starlink’s global rise
STMicroelectronics and SpaceX are marking a decade-long partnership that has helped underpin the rapid global expansion of Starlink, the low Earth orbit satellite network now serving more than 8 million users worldwide. The collaboration, which began ten years ago, has…
Keysight and KT SAT demonstrate first multi-orbit satellite handover for 6G networks
Keysight Technologies and South Korea’s KT SAT have carried out what they describe as the industry’s first successful handover between satellites operating in different orbits, a step that highlights how next-generation mobile networks could integrate space-based and terrestrial connectivity. In…
Avalue launches sustainable AI push to cut energy costs of Edge computing
Avalue Technology, a Taiwan-listed provider of industrial computer systems, has launched what it calls a sustainable AI Initiative, aiming to curb the rising energy and carbon footprint associated with the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. The group said the programme…
Conviva revamps analytics to capture consumer behaviour across AI agents and apps
Conviva has overhauled its analytics platform as competition intensifies to measure consumer behaviour across websites, apps, and emerging AI agents. The US-based company said that its updated Digital Product Insights service offers what it describes as the first “native” measurement…
LINX expands African presence with launch of Accra internet exchange
The London Internet Exchange has expanded its African footprint with the launch of LINX Accra, a new interconnection hub now live in Digital Realty’s recently opened ACR2 data centre in the capital. The move is expected to bolster West Africa’s…
European SMEs fast-track AI adoption as economic pressures mount, but skills gap persists
European SMEs are accelerating investment in artificial intelligence as economic uncertainty and competitive pressure push businesses to boost productivity, according to new research from Sharp Europe. But the study also suggests that, despite rising confidence, many companies doubt their workforce’s…
Nordic Semiconductor gains Skylo approval for module enabling seamless satellite–cellular IoT
Nordic Semiconductor has secured certification from satellite-connectivity provider Skylo for its nRF9151 cellular IoT module, paving the way for device makers to offer uninterrupted global coverage across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. The Oslo-based chipmaker said today that the module now…
Beyond Now gains majority investment from Bregal Milestone to accelerate expansion
Beyond Now, the UK-based digital platform and AI ecosystem orchestration provider, has secured a majority investment from Bregal Milestone. The deal positions the European software-focused private equity firm as Beyond Now’s largest shareholder. Financial terms were not disclosed, and completion…
WBA survey shows rising confidence in Wi-Fi investment as sector backs Wi-Fi 7, 6 GHz, and convergence with 5G
Confidence in Wi-Fi investment is strengthening across the telecoms and enterprise sectors, according to new research from the Wireless Broadband Alliance. The industry body’s annual survey found that 62% of respondents are more inclined to invest in Wi-Fi than a…
