Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications companies, is making a strategic pivot from its existing 4G network infrastructure to a more advanced 5G setup. This shift marks a significant milestone in the telecom sector, driven by a dramatic increase in 5G smartphone shipments that now account for over 80% of all smartphone sales in India. With an impressive 120
In a strategic move to enhance connectivity, Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have partnered to form SatCo, a joint satellite service that aims to provide comprehensive geographic coverage across Europe. The goal is to ensure that consumers and businesses can access secure space-based cellular broadband through their mobile network operators (MNOs). SatCo will exclusively distribute AST SpaceMobile’s satellite services to European
Nokia has recently completed the delivery of all necessary 5G equipment to Vodafone Idea, setting the stage for the telecom operator’s imminent rollout of its 5G network in India. This move enables Vodafone Idea to launch its 5G services, starting with Mumbai by mid-March, followed by Delhi, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Patna in April. This major milestone in Vodafone Idea’s journey
In today’s digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking efficient ways to enhance their B2B (business-to-business) connectivity, optimizing processes, and integrating data to achieve seamless operations. PartnerLinQ, a leader in multi-cloud enterprise connectivity solutions, has significantly expanded its offerings by becoming available on Google Cloud Marketplace. This move broadens its already established presence on Microsoft Azure, allowing users of the Google
In a strategic move poised to significantly impact Vietnam’s digital payment environment, MISA, a notable provider of digital transformation solutions, has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. Announced on March 14, this collaboration underscores their collective focus on driving digital advancements within Vietnam’s business community. By enhancing financial inclusion and bolstering operational efficiencies across enterprises of all
A concerning trend has recently emerged in the cybersecurity landscape with the rise of the new IoT botnet known as Ballista, which exploits a critical remote code execution flaw (CVE-2023-1389) in TP-Link Archer routers. First identified and tracked by security firm Cato Networks in January 2023, Ballista has managed to pose significant threats to U.S. organizations across various sectors, including
In 2024, Nexi has become a pivotal player in the rapid expansion of mobile payments in Italy, evidenced by an extraordinary 61% surge in spending volumes via smartphones and smartwatches. This dramatic increase mirrors a broader trend identified by the Innovative Payments Observatory of the School of Management of the Milan Polytechnic, which recorded a 53% bump in mobile payment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly progressed in recent years, transforming from a luxury into a necessity for modern businesses striving to stay ahead of the curve. Qurrent, a pioneering company established by Colin Wiel, is making remarkable strides in the AI landscape by offering exceptional solutions that enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation across various industries. As businesses increasingly adopt
The recent announcement that the OpenInfra Foundation, along with the OpenStack project, will be joining the Linux Foundation marks a significant shift in the open-source landscape. This move, aimed at fostering collaboration across the broader open infrastructure ecosystem, highlights the evolving needs and considerations of open-source projects in 2025 as compared to when the OpenStack Foundation was first established. Historical
The hospitality sector is facing an escalating cybersecurity threat from a sophisticated phishing campaign known as ClickFix. Impersonating Booking.com, the attackers deceive victims into executing malware, resulting in significant financial fraud and theft. Identified as Storm-1865, this attack has been targeting hospitality organizations globally since December 2024. This introductory overview underscores the urgency for heightened vigilance and robust cybersecurity measures
On March 10, 2025, Elon Musk’s X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, faced a significant challenge that disrupted services for numerous users. This incident has sparked a worldwide debate about the potential motivations and origins of the attack, as it has affected the platform’s operations on a large scale. Following the outage, Musk himself claimed that the disruption
In a dramatic turn of events, AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs have seen an unexpected surge in retail prices, contradicting AMD’s initial assurance to maintain a consistent MSRP for the RDNA 4 GPU lineup. Concerns arose early on that prices might escalate once the initial stock sold out, prompting AMD to reassure the market that MSRP pricing would be
