The telecom industry is navigating a decade-long transition to cloud-native networks, with private 5G emerging as a key driver of operational efficiency and commercial growth, even as widespread job reductions continue to reshape the sector. With Mobile World Congress impending in Barcelona, the telecom sector is confronting a familiar…

Strategic planning and rigorous governance are critical as enterprises accelerate their shift to cloud, with recent analysis revealing that careful application selection and continuous optimisation can prevent costly overruns and compliance risks. Enterprises that rush to shift systems to the cloud risk cost overruns, performance shortfalls and compliance exposures unless…

Emerging satellite-to-phone services are expanding from experimental phases to practical use, offering enhanced safety and resilience for travellers in remote areas, but remain supplementary to traditional terrestrial networks. If you have ever been left with a frozen map or undelivered messages while travelling, a new wave of satellite-to-phone services…

Traditional broadcast tower sites are being transformed into lucrative edge computing hubs, leveraging existing infrastructure to cater to growing demand for low-latency data processing and diversify revenue streams amid declining transmission volumes. Broadcasters are increasingly repurposing the real estate and infrastructure that once existed solely to transmit radio and television…

Researchers from Palo Alto Networks reveal a large-scale, prolonged cyber-espionage operation targeting governments and vital sectors in over 37 nations, with signs of geopolitical timing and sophisticated attack methods. A sweeping cyber‑espionage campaign operating out of Asia has compromised computer systems belonging to governments and critical infrastructure organisations in more…

A new patent by SpaceX proposes a ground zone-based approach to vastly improve the efficiency of direct-to-cell service from Low Earth Orbit satellites, promising faster deployment, better capacity utilisation, and reduced signalling waste for global satellite cellular networks. SpaceX has been granted a patent that outlines a system to…

Vodafone is on track to hit its fiscal 2026 guidance after a strong third quarter, with key UK and growth market integration, ambitious network investments, and a capital return strategy signalling confidence in its long-term growth trajectory. Vodafone said it is on course to reach the upper bound of its…

Scarcity of high-bandwidth memory caused by prioritisation for AI infrastructure is forcing smartphone, PC, and console manufacturers to revise production plans, risking slower growth in the electronics sector amid rising costs and capacity constraints. Data centre spending on artificial intelligence is siphoning scarce high-bandwidth memory away from consumer products,…

Identity Digital’s chief revenue officer, Matt Overman, has been honoured in CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting his role in pioneering scalable, AI-driven partner programmes amid rising demand for innovative top-level domains and digital identity services. Identity Digital’s chief revenue officer, Matt Overman, has been named to CRN’s 2026…

Gallea Ai has joined IBM’s Partner Plus programme, aiming to accelerate AI deployment for smaller organisations through hybrid cloud solutions and enterprise-grade tools, with a focus on reducing implementation risks and expanding accessible AI capabilities. Gallea Ai has been named an IBM Business Partner under the IBM Partner Plus…

Onecom has expanded its managed IT services through the acquisition of Matrix IT, enhancing its regional footprint, technical capacity, and Microsoft-specialist offerings amid a broader consolidation trend driven by private equity-backed platform strategies. Onecom has expanded its managed IT footprint with the purchase of Matrix IT, a Microsoft Solutions…

AWS reports record-breaking quarterly and annual revenue, with a surge in profit, as its aggressive investment in AI and infrastructure prepares the ground for long-term growth amid fierce competition in the cloud sector. Amazon Web Services closed 2025 with a surge in revenue and profit that underscored the central role…