Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report reveals a staggering 600 million daily cyberattacks amid global geopolitical tensions. As discussed by OpenText Cybersecurity’s Matt Aldridge, the landscape poses a complex threat matrix involving cybercrime gangs and state-backed entities.
OneLayer, a 5G security startup, has signed a multi-year agreement with Evergy to secure operational technology assets on its private network. Leveraging partnerships with Nokia and Ericsson, OneLayer’s zero-trust security platform, OneLayer Bridge, will manage IoT and OT devices across the U.S.
Celona, a U.S.-based private networks specialist, is advancing into the Chinese market through a strategic partnership with Xingtera. This collaboration aims to deploy Celona’s innovative 5G LAN solution across industries such as manufacturing and logistics. Supported by Oriental Cable Network and Inspur, the partnership enhances secure wireless connectivity and accelerates digital transformation.
This week, the FCC fined AT&T $13 million following a data breach that compromised 8.9 million customer records. Poor data security and a failure to enforce data deletion by a third-party vendor led to this significant violation.
The UK government has officially designated data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), elevating their significance to that of energy and water services. This move aims to boost resilience against cyber threats, IT outages, and environmental hazards, safeguarding key data like NHS records. Enhanced governmental support will enhance cybersecurity and foster the digital economy.
Sparkle, an international service provider, and Airtel Business have partnered to enhance VoIP connectivity between Asia and Europe via the Blue & Raman Submarine Cable Systems. This strategic agreement promises to diversify and expand global network capacity, catering to increasing data demands and ensuring seamless VoIP services for businesses and consumers.
Data centers are critical to the U.S.’s digital infrastructure, supporting various industries and services. The NTIA is requesting public input to address challenges like energy consumption and cybersecurity. This collaborative effort aims to create a sustainable, secure, and resilient data center industry, supporting AI-driven growth and technological advancement.
The FCC approved SpaceX to replace its aging Starlink satellites with advanced second-gen models. The number of Australians using FWA for home broadband nearly doubled. Hiya’s report found nearly 20 billion spam calls globally. The UK CMA has paused its app store investigations into Apple and Google.
Intel’s decision to sell its stake in Arm Holdings during Q2 is a strategic move amid job cuts and intense competition from AMD and Qualcomm. This shift allows Intel to focus on AI chips and for-hire manufacturing, making it crucial for VoIP providers to closely monitor Intel’s evolving strategy in the tech industry.
Cisco’s Q4 and fiscal year 2024 results reflect a mixed performance with essential strategic shifts. The company generated $13.6 billion in quarterly revenue and $53.8 billion for the fiscal year. Cisco’s focus on AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, underpinned by key milestones like $1 billion in AI sales, underscores its future growth vision.
