The satellite-to-phone connectivity industry is witnessing rapid growth as standards bodies and operators integrate satellite services into global mobile networks, with the market expected to reach $7.6 billion by 2026. Direct-to-cell satellite services are moving from niche capability to a broader commercial market as standards bodies and operators push the…

Gartner warns that rapid AI adoption, regulatory changes, and emerging quantum risks are compelling organisations to overhaul their cyber defence strategies, shifting focus from reactive to resilience-focused approaches. Cybersecurity in 2026 is being reshaped by a mix of faster AI adoption, tougher regulation and a broader threat environment that is…

The market for specialised IoT routers is experiencing rapid growth, fuelled by 5G deployment and smart-city projects, though security and interoperability challenges remain as competition intensifies among providers. The market for routers tailored to Internet of Things deployments is entering a phase of rapid expansion as enterprises and public…

Telecom operators are rapidly shifting towards unified, cloud-based platforms, promising significant cost savings, enhanced AI integration, and faster service deployment as 2026 approaches, a key turning point in the industry’s digital evolution. Telecommunications operators are moving from fragmented, vendor-locked stacks toward a unified operational fabric that promises immediate cost savings…

Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveils its integrated, AI-enabled networking strategy following its July 2025 acquisition of Juniper Networks, aiming to create autonomous, self-driving networks and expand its AI and cloud offerings across Europe. Hewlett Packard Enterprise used its annual European customer gathering in Barcelona in early December 2025 to signal…

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…

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…

Market research firms predict a booming IoT platform sector driven by enterprise adoption, edge computing and industry-specific solutions, despite security and interoperability challenges. Market research firms are predicting rapid expansion in the market for Internet of Things platforms as organisations across sectors accelerate deployments of connected devices and analytics.…

Europe faces a multi-hundred billion euro challenge to modernise its electricity networks, with private capital playing an essential role amid regulatory hurdles and the push for smarter, staged investments that ensure system resilience post-2025 outages. Europe faces a monumental task to upgrade its electricity networks if it is to…

The European Union has introduced comprehensive rules requiring most portable electronics to feature removable batteries, aiming to enhance repairability, reduce waste, and promote sustainable technology by 2027. The European Union has enacted sweeping new rules that will require most portable electronics, including smartphones, to be designed so users can remove…

A new EY study reveals increasing resistance among UK consumers to regular streaming fee hikes, driven by concerns over fairness, content value, and rising broadband costs, amid a competitive global market for subscriptions. UK households are increasingly resistant to routine increases in streaming fees, with a majority expressing concern about…