Research by networking systems, services and software company Ciena exploring how sustainability, connected industries, and always-on connectivity are driving the UK digital landscape has found that four in 10 (42 per cent) British adults believe the future of the Internet will be driven by our desire to become more energy efficient. Almost two thirds (65 […]
Following the EURACTIV-GIGAEurope Digital Debate ‘Trust in the Digital Decade’ on June 21st, GIGAEurope has called for governments, industry and civil society to intensify their partnership to ensure that the next phase of technology-driven transformation is human-centred, inclusive and sustainable. GIGAEurope is a trade body that brings together private operators who build, operate and invest […]
The technology R&D partner and employee-owned company, Consult Red, has recruited Paul Stevenson as its new CFO. Stevenson will sit on Consult Red’s Board and join its Executive Leadership Team as the company drives further growth propelled by increasing demand for ‘Internet of Things (IoT) smart, connected products and streaming TV devices. Consult Red works […]
Inmarsat has agreed to provide the capacity backbone to deliver the Internet of Things (IoT) systems of Skylo, a satellite-based narrow-band IoT specialist. The agreement pairs the UK-based Inmarsat’s satellite network with Skylo’s IoT services for connecting machines and sensors. It will, the duo claim, provide “even the most remotely located application users with real-time, […]
Personalised smart services specialist Plume has reached agreement on two new partnerships that cement its presence in the German region. Deutsche Glasfaser Group – a fibre-optic service provider in rural Germany – will launch a new bundle of digital subscriber experiences to its residential broadband customers. Additionally, Plume has entered into a cooperation with BREKO […]
Liberty Global and Digital Colony, a global investment firm dedicated to digital infrastructure, have announced the creation of AtlasEdge Data Centres. Liberty Global and Digital Colony expect the transaction to close in Q3 2021 subject to approvals. AtlasEdge will deliver services via an extensive network of facilities located close to consumer and enterprise end users, […]
Consult Red, the technology R&D firm, has announced it is becoming an employee-owned company. Consult Red works with the likes of Liberty Global, Comcast and AT&T to develop cutting-edge in-home entertainment technology and other connected secure IoT products. The Directors of Consult Red are transferring shares of the £18 million turnover business to an Employee-owned […]
Hughes Network Systems, part of the EchoStar family, is debuting what it claims is a ‘first-of-its-kind’ dual-transport satellite/cellular hybrid terminal for S-band connectivity. The Hughes 4510 terminal intelligently routes IP traffic via terrestrial or mobile satellite system (MSS) networks – enabling reliable, ubiquitous connectivity for critical applications. The new technology will, in particular, enhance connectivity […]
Ericson has reported that Q1 sales, adjusted for comparable units and currency, grew by 10 per cent year-on-year. Networks sales increased by 15 per cent, driven by market share gains. Reported net income was SEK 3.2 billion (€0.3bn). Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, commented: “Our strategy, built on increased investments in R&D for […]
Mobile satellite operator Iridium says it has grown its ‘billable’ subscriber base by 14 per cent to 1.518 million, saying that the jump was driven by growth in both commercial and government customers. Iridium’s revenue growth during the first quarter-year of 2021 grew 1 per cent to $146.5 million made up of $116.2 million in […]