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Alistair Miller

Our resident Mobile, Network and DevOps expert is Alistair Miller. With a finger on the pulse of emerging technologies, Alistair's body of work is a favorite among businesses looking to quickly harness the benefits of new tech. With an expansive portfolio dedicated to technology, Alistair produces content that keeps readers on the cutting edge. 
Review of Spirent 5G Automation Platform
Networking
Review of Spirent 5G Automation Platform

As telecommunications operators grapple with the monumental shift toward disaggregated, multi-vendor 5G Standalone core networks, the traditional, lengthy cycles of software deployment have become an unsustainable bottleneck threatening innovation and service quality. This environment of constant change demands a new paradigm for network management, one centered on speed, resilience, and automation. The Spirent 5G Automation Platform emerges as a direct

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On-Premises Azure DevOps Server – Review
DevOps
On-Premises Azure DevOps Server – Review

In an era overwhelmingly dominated by cloud-native solutions, the strategic relevance of a powerful on-premises platform has never been more scrutinized, yet for many global enterprises, it remains an indispensable, non-negotiable requirement. The General Availability of On-Premises Azure DevOps Server represents a significant milestone in the self-hosted DevOps sector. This review will explore the evolution of the platform from its

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Samsung’s Galaxy A57 Will Outcharge The Flagship S26
Mobile
Samsung’s Galaxy A57 Will Outcharge The Flagship S26

In the ever-competitive smartphone market, consumers have long been conditioned to expect that a higher price tag on a flagship device guarantees superiority in every conceivable specification, from processing power to camera quality and charging speed. However, an emerging trend from one of the industry’s biggest players is poised to upend this fundamental assumption, creating a perplexing choice for prospective

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What Can We Expect From the Upcoming Poco M8 5G?
Mobile
What Can We Expect From the Upcoming Poco M8 5G?

The relentless churn of the smartphone market often begins not with a grand announcement, but with a whisper—a quiet entry in a regulatory database or a fleeting mention on a certification website. For enthusiasts and industry watchers, these digital breadcrumbs are the first tangible signs of a new device on the horizon, transforming speculation into near certainty. The latest device

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What Makes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra a True Camera Flagship?
Mobile
What Makes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra a True Camera Flagship?

In a market saturated with iterative enhancements and marginal gains, the conversation surrounding the Xiaomi 17 Ultra suggests a seismic shift away from minor upgrades toward a fundamental redefinition of mobile photography. This device is not just another entry in the annual flagship race; it represents a concentrated effort to solve some of mobile imaging’s most persistent challenges, positioning the

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Trend Analysis: AI-Powered DevOps
DevOps
Trend Analysis: AI-Powered DevOps

In an era where digital ecosystems are defined by an ever-expanding web of microservices, multi-cloud deployments, and containerization, the very principles of traditional DevOps are being tested to their limits. The once-revolutionary practices of automation and collaboration are buckling under the sheer volume and velocity of data, leaving human teams struggling to manage complexity and react to incidents with the

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Small Cells Solve The Indoor 5G Coverage Gap
Networking
Small Cells Solve The Indoor 5G Coverage Gap

Bridging the Gap Between 5Gs Promise and Indoor Reality The arrival of 5G has been heralded as a revolutionary leap in wireless communication, promising blazing-fast speeds, ultra-low latency, and the power to connect billions of devices. Yet for many users, this promise vanishes the moment they step through a doorway. The very physics that enable 5G’s incredible performance also creates

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5G Cellular Technology – Review
Networking
5G Cellular Technology – Review

More than just a faster version of the mobile internet we already know, the fifth generation of cellular technology has been engineered from the ground up to connect virtually everything and everyone, including machines, objects, and devices. The 5G cellular technology represents a significant advancement in the telecommunications industry. This review explores the evolution of the technology, its key features,

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How Small Cells Enhance 5G Network Performance
Networking
How Small Cells Enhance 5G Network Performance

With the rollout of 5G transforming our digital landscape, the underlying infrastructure is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At the heart of this evolution are small cells, the low-power base stations revolutionizing network capacity and coverage. To demystify this critical technology, we sat down with Dominic Jainy, an IT professional whose work at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and

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Galaxy S26 Telephoto Camera – Review
Mobile
Galaxy S26 Telephoto Camera – Review

In a mobile photography landscape where bigger is almost always seen as better, Samsung’s rumored strategy for the Galaxy S26 telephoto camera presents a fascinating and potentially counterintuitive pivot toward a software-first future. This review will explore the evolution of Samsung’s telephoto technology, its rumored new key features in the Galaxy S26, potential performance metrics, and the impact this shift

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Is the Pixel 10’s AI Worth the Compromises?
Mobile
Is the Pixel 10’s AI Worth the Compromises?

With the allure of deep Black Friday discounts knocking up to $300 off the price, Google’s latest flagship lineup presents a tempting proposition for anyone in the market for a new smartphone. The Pixel 10 series arrives with the promise of unparalleled AI intelligence and sophisticated camera technology, but the true measure of its value lies in whether these cutting-edge

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Review of Xiaomi HyperOS 3
Mobile
Review of Xiaomi HyperOS 3

Is HyperOS 3 the Upgrade Xiaomi Users Have Been Waiting For? After years of incremental changes with MIUI, Xiaomi has finally delivered a generational leap with HyperOS 3, a substantial update built on Android 16 that aims to redefine the user experience across its device ecosystem. This review evaluates the key features, performance improvements, and overall feel of this new

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