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Verizon Business 2024 Mobile Security Index unveils rising cybersecurity threats from mobile and IoT devices. With 95% of businesses actively using IoT, security concerns have intensified. The report emphasizes the need for enhanced mobile security, especially in critical sectors. Investing in advanced cybersecurity solutions is crucial as IoT becomes more integral to business operations.

IBM has completed its acquisition of StreamSets and webMethods from Software AG for €2.13 billion. This acquisition significantly boosts IBM’s WatsonX AI and data platform by adding robust data ingestion and integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) functionalities. The move sets IBM to offer a cutting-edge application and data integration platform, focusing on hybrid cloud environments.

Verizon has introduced a new prototype, the “network in a box” (NIB), aiming to bridge the gap between public and private network deployments. This innovative solution targets customers who desire the advantages of a private mobile network—such as enhanced performance, reliability, privacy, and security—without the need for a permanent setup due to financial or practical constraints.

The anticipated turnaround in the augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) market remains elusive, as first-quarter shipments have once again plummeted. According to recent data from IDC, the volume of AR/VR shipments dropped by a staggering 67.4% compared to the same period last year. This decline follows a 54.4% drop in the first quarter of 2023 from the previous year.

Cloud networking specialist Mavenir, in collaboration with Nvidia and Amazon Web Services (AWS), has unveiled a pioneering suite of generative AI (GenAI) solutions aimed at enhancing intelligent Radio Access Network (RAN) operations. Dubbed Operations Co-Pilot for RAN Service Assurance, this innovative platform promises to revolutionize network troubleshooting by automating fault prediction and root cause analysis.