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UK tech industry insights; growth spreads beyond London

While the UK’s tech sector shows considerable potential, the challenge it faces, relates back to the issue of cost and connectivity. Until now, the UK’s tech companies have made substantial progress with recent reports showing, that the progress is not just limited to London. Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, as well as Oxford and Cambridge, are […]

Etisalat Introduce MEC Architecture for enhanced 5G performance

Etisalat recently rolled out its latest feature, known as Multi-Access Edge computing, or MEC. MEC architecture will enable Etisalat to implement state of the art 5G-styled services. This will start with its Content Delivery Network (CDN). The MEC solution is a network architecture that provides high-bandwidth, real-time, low-latency access to radio network information and gives […]

Using technology to help put customers first

O2 has recently deployed what they call Centralised Self Organising Network (C-SON) technology in its 5G network, in its latest attempt to enhance their customer’s experience. UK brand – under Telefonica – had already implemented C-SON into 2G, 3G and 4G networks by combining technological solutions with P.I Works, and is now expanding the partnership. […]

Vodafone launches cyber security service for critical infrastructure businesses

Vodafone Cyber Enhanced is a new service for vital infrastructure industries such as utilities, transportation, finance and emergency services in the United Kingdom. An explosion of devices like smart meters and wearables that are able to access networks has occurred due to the digital transformation. This is only set to expand, meaning the increased susceptibility […]

Orange Money service has landed in Morocco

Orange has announced the launch of its latest service in Morocco – Orange Money. This robust solution is mainly targeted at those who do not have bank accounts, and offers mobile users (irrespective of their telecom operator) the opportunity to having a mobile wallet supported by their phone number. Orange Money allows mobile phone users […]

5G energy efficiency; are operators doing what they can?

One of the negative aspects that will affect operators in their transition from 4G to 5G, is that of cost. Energy to power the 5G network is anticipated to consume over three and half times as much electricity as 4G. MIMO (Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output) antennas, legacy networks in multiple bandwidths and the increase in small […]

California AG drops challenge to T-Mobile-Sprint merger

NEW YORK (AP) — California’s attorney general said Wednesday that the state will not appeal a judge’s decision approving T-Mobile‘s $26.5 billion purchase of Sprint, bringing the companies closer to creating a new wireless giant on par with AT&T and Verizon in size. Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James led […]

China uses tech to fight Coronavirus outbreak

As the Coronavirus outbreak worsens in China, the government have introduced more stringent measures in an attempt to manage the fast-moving infection. The chosen route? Fight biohazard with big data. New technology has been deployed to contain the disruption caused by the virus. From drones with thermal cameras, smart helmets, to disinfecting robots, and even […]

Coronavirus compels telecommuting, travel limits for media

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Post is encouraging its staff to work at home and the Los Angeles Times is restricting air travel, two illustrations of how news organizations compelled to cover the coronavirus outbreak are balancing the need to keep employees safe. Both of those directives went […]