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Wilmington city officials have postponed final approval of a proposed $4 billion AWS data centre following weeks of local opposition and community concerns, extending the review process to include further public input and environmental assessments. WILMINGTON city officials have postponed final approval of a proposed $4 billion Amazon Web Services…
The mobile app industry is entering a transformative phase, with AI, 5G, AR/VR, IoT and cloud-native architectures reshaping user experience, security and rapid delivery for 2026. The mobile app industry is entering one of its most transformative phases, where applications have moved beyond single-purpose utilities to become intelligent ecosystems that…
The global microwave device market is on a robust growth trajectory driven by advancements in 5G, defence, and automotive sectors, with industry shifts towards GaN technology and increased regional investments shaping its future landscape. The global market for microwave devices is on a steady growth trajectory, driven by rising demand…
2025 marks a pivotal year for Android, with visual redesigns, on-device AI, hardware upgrades, and improved interoperability transforming the platform into a more cohesive and premium experience. 2025 has emerged as a watershed year for Android, as Google has layered polish onto long‑standing strengths and addressed weaknesses that have long…
Spain has launched a public consultation to retire its 2G and 3G networks, aligning with broader European plans to enhance 4G and 5G services, while addressing the social and technical challenges of transitioning from legacy systems. Spain has begun the formal process to retire its 2G and 3G mobile networks,…
The European Commission’s internal review has cleared the way for a proposed overhaul of EU telecom rules, sparking industry efforts for easier mergers and unified regulation, as the Digital Networks Act moves towards final legislative consideration in 2024. The European Commission’s internal regulatory scrutiny body has given provisional approval to…
As the U.S. rushes to expand data centres for AI workloads, local communities, grid operators, and regulators grapple with the environmental, economic, and social implications of this rapid industry growth. The rapid spread of large-scale data centres to house artificial intelligence workloads is provoking a clash between local communities, grid…
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The UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has launched formal probes into BT Group and Three UK following significant outages this summer, raising questions about operator resilience and compliance with regulatory obligations. The UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has opened formal investigations into BT Group and Three UK after separate summer outages that…
As fragmentation across global 5G networks persists, enterprises and operators are predicted to move towards managed IoT connectivity solutions in 2026, reshaping industry standards and reducing technical and commercial complexity. For CIOs wrestling with fleets of distributed devices, the promise of the Internet of Things is colliding with the practicalities…
Cloudflare’s sixth annual Radar review highlights a 19% surge in global internet traffic in 2025, driven by satellite networks, automated scraping, and large-scale attacks, signalling a profound rewiring of the internet’s architecture and security landscape. Nobody would be surprised that communications traffic rose in 2025, but Cloudflare’s sixth annual Radar…
eSIM revolution accelerates both better travel connectivity but also better user choice
By Gary FloodThe shift from physical SIM cards to eSIM technology is transforming mobile connectivity for travellers, offering greater convenience, security, and sustainability while disrupting traditional telecom paradigms. For years the tiny physical SIM card dictated how travellers connected: a fiddly, analogue ritual that shaped purchasing habits and network loyalty. Now that…
Japan has achieved nearly complete 5G population coverage, yet performance and accessibility vary widely across operators and regions, highlighting ongoing challenges in bridging urban-rural gaps and ensuring consistent user experience. Japan has achieved near‑universal 5G population coverage, but performance and real‑world access vary sharply across operators and prefectures, leaving many…
Oracle counters reports of delays in its AI-focused data centre projects for OpenAI, reiterating confidence in meeting contractual milestones despite industry speculation and aggressive expansion plans. Oracle has pushed back against recent reports that labour and material shortages have delayed the completion of data centres it is building for OpenAI,…
The database software industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by cloud adoption, AI integration, and automation tools, with market forecasts highlighting significant opportunities and challenges for organisations and vendors alike. In a business environment awash with data from smartphones, sensors and digital transactions, database software has become central to how…
A GSMA report warns that escalating cyber threats and fragmented regulations are driving mobile operators’ cybersecurity investments towards an estimated $42 billion annually by 2030, highlighting the need for coherent policy frameworks to secure the digital infrastructure. Mobile network operators are pouring ever-larger sums into defending the infrastructure that underpins…
Samsung plans to cease production of budget SATA SSDs in favour of higher-margin memory for artificial intelligence applications, signalling a major reshuffle in storage industry supply chains and pricing dynamics. According to the original report, a well‑known tech leaker operating under the name “Moore’s Law Is Dead” said Samsung Electronics…
A rare insider look at Apple’s upcoming iOS updates uncovers new features for Siri, a redesigned Health app, and security enhancements, signalling a significant push towards AI-driven user experiences and health integration in future releases. An internal engineering build of iOS 26 examined by Macworld and reported by PhoneArena appears…
A surge in generative AI demand is causing a significant reallocation of memory supplies, leading to higher prices, reduced availability in consumer devices, and potential impacts on healthcare and automotive sectors, with shortages expected to persist into the late 2020s. If the GPU shortage of 2021 felt like a one-off…
Over 1.2 million flat owners in England and Wales may soon gain legal grounds to compel landlords to approve gigabit broadband installation, as the government seeks to bridge the persistent connectivity gap in multi-occupancy buildings. More than 1.2 million flat owners in England and Wales risk being left behind in…
