EXA Infrastructure has reached an agreement to acquire Global Communication Net AD (GCN), a Bulgarian telecommunications provider operating a national fibreoptic network exceeding 2,500km. This acquisition represents a key enhancement of EXA Infrastructure’s strategic assets in South-Eastern Europe. The transaction,…
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How IoUT is improving our understanding of oceans
News of Kongsberg Discovery’s milestone in its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), HUGIN Endurance, was big news, because 10 hours into a dive the AUV was able to complete the rest of the mission autonomously. Although work to improve AUVs’ operational…
Launch of IOWN network solution
NTT and IP Infusion have collaborated to introduce the IOWN Network Solution (400G), which combines NTT’s innovative technologies with those of IP Infusion, a US-based software company. The solution is designed to deliver high-speed, high-capacity communication while minimising power consumption.…
Cynomi report cites offering vCISO services as a growth opportunity
Cynomi, a provider of virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) platforms for managed service providers (MSPs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs), has released its 2024 State of the Virtual CISO report. The findings highlight a significant gap between the…
New feature of Bluetooth launched: Bluetooth Channel Sounding
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the organisation responsible for overseeing Bluetooth technology, has announced the launch of Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a new feature designed to provide secure and accurate distance measurement. This innovation is set to enhance the convenience,…
What’s Helium? A dramatic shift from traditional connectivity solutions
The question, what’s Helium, can be answered by looking at Helium through the lens of representing a dramatic shift in traditional connectivity solutions. Helium integrates Blockchain technology into wireless connectivity and leverages decentralised wireless networks to provide coverage. These networks…
NTT picked by Texas city to deploy private 5G solutions
NTT DATA has been chosen by the City of Brownsville, Texas, to implement its smart solutions and Private 5G (P5G) wireless connectivity. This initiative aims to enhance citizen services, bolster public safety, promote sustainability, and manage the city’s growth through…
Evolve provides connectivity solutions to major supermarket
Evolve, a provider of managed network solutions and IT services, has played a critical role in Asda’s strategic expansion. Following Asda’s £600 million acquisition of 116 petrol forecourt sites from the Co-op in 2022, the retailer faced the challenge of…
AURAK researchers integrate IoT and blockchain for food safety
A recent study conducted by a researcher from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has highlighted how the integration of IoT and blockchain technology can significantly enhance food safety. The study, led by Dr Tahseen Arshi, Associate Provost…
Unpacking the different cybersecurity laws
Cybersecurity laws reflect one area that governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are grappling with, as the threat landscape evolves, the mindset towards security shifts, and the speed at which solutions are put out to market rapidly gather pace. Historically, IoT…
