Aiming to diminish the climate impact of legal proceedings, a group of dedicated lawyers is advocating for sustainable litigation practices across England and Wales. Aligned with the 2015 Paris Agreement, the initiative pleads with organizations striving for Net Zero emissions to adopt the Greener Litigation Pledge. VMO2 plays a key role in this movement, with ambitious plans to reduce its emissions by 90% by 2040.
DIDWW, a global provider of high-quality VoIP communications, two-way SIP trunking and SMS services, is gearing up to participate in the Pacific Telecommunications Council’s Annual Conference 2024 (PTC’24). Recognized as a premier event in the Pacific Rim telecom industry, the show stands out as an important meeting point for global communication professionals, fostering an environment that encourages valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Verizon has inked a new deal with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to install a 5G tower on Oahu, Hawaii. The $1 million project aims to address the longstanding issue of poor connectivity in the area surrounding the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s (Exchange) HMR Express.
In a recent development reported by Reuters, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Juniper Networks, with the potential deal valued at $13 billion. The completion of the deal is anticipated as early as this week, marking a significant move for HPE into the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) market.
Lucent W1, a new mixed-use development behind the world-famous Piccadilly Lights, is working with Freshwave so its tenants and visitors will enjoy in-building connectivity from all four mobile network operators (MNOs). Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave is deploying the 4G distributed antenna system (DAS) as an ongoing managed service.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), established to provide subsidized internet service to millions of US households, faces an uncertain future due to budget constraints. It’s a dilemma that could potentially disconnect current beneficiaries and limit future enrollments. However, support from influential leaders and a requested funding boost could create hope for the program’s extension.
In the ongoing technological rivalry between the United States and China, Huawei has emerged as a significant beneficiary, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). The U.S. government, in its persistent efforts to hinder China’s progress in AI development, has implemented various bans on the sale of certain products from American companies to their Chinese counterparts. The focus of this battle shifted notably to AI over the past year, with China positioning itself as a frontrunner in AI, albeit still relying on U.S. company Nvidia for crucial high-performance chips.
Unicon, a key player in Linux-based operating systems, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its strategic partnership with LG Electronics through the Unicon eLux Ready Program. This collaboration signifies a major leap forward, merging LG’s hardware proficiency with Unicon’s software prowess to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for cloud-enabled digital workspaces.
Wildanet, a Cornwall-based fibre network builder, marks a milestone in corporate sustainability by becoming the UK’s first altnet to earn B-Corp Certification. This accolade spotlights the broader ramifications for the telecom industry as it grapples with its own global responsibility measures. While celebrating the achievement, it ignites the debate over whether the sector is doing enough to address burgeoning demands for a sustainable, equitable world.
BT is pushing the envelope, repurposing fading street cabinets, once integral for broadband and phone hookups, into sophisticated EV charging points. Amid a direct-to-home fiber revolution, redundant units could fuel a UK-wide EV charging network, starting in East Lothian, Scotland.
