Why 5G needs a new standard for location technology

As competition grows and the future of connectivity evolves, telecoms providers are looking for a way to differentiate their 5G services. While there are many ways this could be achieved, as it stands, location technology is an area with untapped potential. Precise positioning technology that utilises the inherent capabilities of 5G, such as high bandwidth,

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Telecoms boom shows no sign of slow-down with Q2 trading volumes almost double pre-covid levels

A gradual return to the office has had little to no impact on business investment in virtual collaboration technology according to new data from Tradeshift, which found telecoms spending is almost twice as high as it was prior to the pandemic. 

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Research reveals more UK telecom and IT professionals trapped in a rut at work than any other business sector

New research from executive mentors Rutbusters reveals the scale of the problem across Britain’s businesses from managers and professionals who say they are stuck in demanding roles they hate.

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KPMG UK appoints new Technology, Media and Telecoms head and chair

KPMG has appointed Ian West as its new UK head of its Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice, effective immediately. Alongside West’s appointment, the firm has appointed David Elms as chair of TMT.

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From IoT to Cryptojacking: Understanding new mobile device threats

In 2018, the world is a more connected place than ever before. As dependence on mobile devices continues to grow, so too does the cyber risk, says Moshe Elias, director of product marketing at Allot.

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Not to be missed highlights at ZTEsoft Together Summit 2018

May 14th is fast approaching, and it’s time for us to bring you more highlights of one of Europe’s most keenly anticipated digital transformation events, the ZTEsoft Together Summit 2018.

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Autonomous vehicles: Entertaining passengers may be the big opportunity for telecoms operators

While autonomous vehicles are gaining huge attention from all sectors, there is little assessment of what they mean for the telecoms sector. Based on a series of discussions with players in different roles in the value chain, and our own analysis, Analysys Mason believes that,

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UK plc to benefit by £322 billion from big data and IoT – don’t miss out!

The value of big data equity in the UK was estimated at £12 billion ($17.49 billion) a year or 0.7 per cent of the UK’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2012.

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Vodafone’s M2M deal with GM brings out the importance of multinational coverage

General Motors (GM) announced on 22 February 2016 that it is using Vodafone’s network for its GM OnStar connected car services in Europe.

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KPN, DT complete Dutch trial of QIVICON smart home platform and start commercial roll-out

Consumers in the Netherlands can now experience smart home services available from , the major Dutch telecoms operator, in partnership with Deutsche Telekom.

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Machina Research’s predictions for the Internet of Things in 2016

Every January, Machina Research, the advisors on the Internet of Things, publishes its predictions for IoT in the coming year. This year promises to be an eventful one.

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To win more IoT and M2M business telcos may have to adjust their geo focus

When developing an Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) strategy, telecoms operators typically give only limited consideration to geographical factors. Operators are structured to win national contracts and yet few IoT or M2M contracts are truly national.

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Telco Exec M2M recruitment service sees major growth

Since its full launch only a few months ago the telecoms talent hub Telco Exec (www.telcoexec.com) has seen significant growth, and the site now reportedly outperforms almost all niche telecoms websites in terms of reader engagement statistics. This has led to an organic Google Search ranking of 10th for “Telecommunications Jobs” in less than eight

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M2M Then, Now and the Future

M2M Now talks to serial entrepreneur, Chris Lowery, founder and chairman of Wyless Group. With successes such as the development and sale of Interoute behind him, we ask what drove him to set up Wyless and how does he foresee M2M developing in the next few years?

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Talking Heads: Changing the M2M battleground in 2013

Dan McDuffie’s career spans more than 20 years in the telecom, internet and wireless industries. Wyless’ CEO began by working in the long distance communications industry with Comtel Group and served as senior vice president of Interoute, the pan-European fibre network operator. In 2006 he was Wyless’ first North American employee, becoming Group CEO in 2011.

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Telecom council carrier connections

Event date: September 18-19, 2013 Juniper Aspiration Dome, Sunnyvale, CA Join us for this 2-day Summit – the premier telecom innovation event of the year – which highlights the relationship between the companies building communication networks, with the people and ideas that are creating it.

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