Seven Chinese nationals accused of leading ‘global hacking operation’ charged in the US
News The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment that has alleged the Chinese government of running a sustained hacking campaign on U.S. citizens. Seven nationals from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been charged for their role in what the U.S. government has described as a “prolific global hacking operation” that targeted officials, individuals, and businesses around the globe, including in the United States. The indictment charging the individuals was unsealed March...
Ericsson to cut 1,200 jobs in home market Sweden
News The news follows the slew of job cuts from both vendors and operators amid turbulent market conditions Ericsson has announced this week that it is set to cut 1,200 jobs in its home market of Sweden as part of wider cost-cutting measures announced earlier this year. The company currently employs around 15,000 people in its home country, with its global workforce totalling around 100,000 staff. In a press release published today, Ericsson confirmed that the job cuts are part of the...
Opensignal Predict Network Impacts of Vodafone and Three UK Merger
Network benchmarking firm Opensignal has today published a new study to examine the mobile (4G and 5G) network coverage and performance impacts of the proposed mega-merger (here) between mobile operators Three UK and Vodafone. Suffice to say, improvements are expected in both areas. The merger, which will see Vodafone retain a 51% slice of the […]
Zayo Expand Connectivity via New 400Gbps Waves on Demand Service
The Zayo Group, which runs a large high-capacity metro and long-haul fibre optic network that delivers global reach, has today launched a new “Waves on Demand” service that enables customers to swiftly activate bandwidth across its 400G fibre network in Europe and the UK within 5 working days (the industry standard is said to be […]
How Private 5G is Transforming Healthcare
In Landkreis Cloppenburg, CampusGenius took part in a groundbreaking project to transform healthcare with our private 5G-as-a-service solution, the GeniusCore. The project ‘Smart Emergency – Rescue Services Reconnected’ aims to address challenges facing the healthcare sector, such as a high burden on staff, low doctor density, and an increasing demand for emergency services in rural areas. Discover the impact of private 5G networks in healthcare. CampusGenius implemented 5G technology and...
China-US tit for tat sees China ban Intel and AMD chips from government hardware
News The Chinese government has said it will phase out Intel and AMD microprocessors from government computers, replacing them with domestically developed alternatives In recent years, geopolitical tensions between China and the US have seen both nations try to disentangle themselves from the global supply chain, instead seeking to bolster their domestic production capabilities. Nowhere has this trend been more on show than the semiconductor industry, which has seen both government’s provide...
Emtelle announces strategic acquisition of Ridgemount Technologies
Press Release Emtelle, one of the world’s leading providers of blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions, is excited to announce the strategic acquisition of Ridgemount Technologies, a renowned innovator and manufacturer of fibre optic cable connectors. This acquisition not only celebrates a decade of collaboration and achievements but also marks a new era of innovation and growth in the telecommunications and defence markets. Combining Emtelle’s and Ridgemount’s expertise sets an ideal...
CMC Networks Launches Air Connect to Deliver Wireless Connectivity in Some of the World’s Most Rugged Terrains
Johannesburg, South Africa, 26th March 2024 – CMC Networks, a global Tier 1 service provider, has launched its Air Connect solution to deliver wireless connectivity to businesses across South Africa. Air Connect is a Wireless to the Business (WTTB) solution for reliable, high-speed connectivity and business continuity, even in some of the world’s most challenging environments. Air Connect uses radio waves to ensure robust and stable connectivity across varying landscapes in South Africa,...
Juniper Research Exposes the billion-dollar drain of Artificial Inflated Traffic (AIT) and SMS Trashing
Hong Kong, March 26, 2024 – Juniper Research has unveiled a critical whitepaper detailing the pervasive and insidious issue of Artificially Inflated Traffic (AIT) and SMS Trashing within the business messaging sector. The comprehensive study was conducted in collaboration with VOX Solutions, with the aim to cast light on fraudulent activities that have led to increased operational costs for enterprises by charging for non-existent SMS traffic. This new research reveals that in 2023, known AIT...
First Homes Live in Cornwall on Wildanet’s Project Gigabit Broadband Build
Rural UK broadband ISP Wildanet, which back in January 2023 secured the £36m state aid funded Project Gigabit broadband roll-out contract to cover more than 19,250 hard-to-reach premises across rural parts of Cornwall in South West England (here), has today announced that the first 1,000 homes on the new network have gone live. The Cornwall […]