Ooma, Inc., the innovative communications platform for both consumers and businesses, has unveiled a suite of dynamic enhancements to its Ooma Office business communications service. The new additions, encompassing online bookings, streamlined messaging, and enhanced team collaboration, aim to amplify business efficiency and client interactions.
Ericsson, the global telecom giant, has just shattered 5G records, achieving an incredible 5.7Gbps download speed by ingeniously blending three frequency bands. This breakthrough, a result of Ericsson’s advanced hardware, software and RAN coordination, opens a new horizon in performance boost and superior connectivity for 5G users. This latest success cements Ericsson’s spot at the forefront of the race for ultra-high-speed connectivity, even as competitors also explore the potential of carrier aggregation.
Imagine assembling an intricate Lego structure – that’s precisely what building next-gen telecommunication networks feels like. Networks giant Cambium offers unique ‘Lego-like’ solutions that breathe life into the creative architectures planned by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). A spectrum of technologies encompassed by Cambium’s ONE Network – ranging from outdoor Wi-Fi access points to top-tier security – weaves a seamless tapestry from edge to cloud. But, it’s not all about gear and wires. Cambium’s technology is a fusion of robust security, user-friendliness, and high-grade end-user experience.
Google is ramping up its generative AI capabilities to enhance its search tool’s ability to decipher complex information often encountered on the internet. In a recent blog post, the tech giant showcased three novel features either already accessible or soon to be introduced in its Search Generative Experience (SGE). Currently in the realm of a Google Labs experiment, SGE integrates AI into the traditional search engine by providing summaries, sources, and follow-up questions related to the search topic.
In a strategic move to expand its enterprise customer base, Sky Business is reportedly eyeing the acquisition of TT Business Direct Limited, TalkTalk’s B2B service catering to 80,000 corporate clients. This proposed acquisition is a fallout of TalkTalk’s ongoing struggle to stabilize its financial conditions, with debts amounting to over £1.1 billion. The company’s asset liquidation could potentially disrupt the UK telecoms market, an exciting possibility that will be discussed in depth at this year’s Connected Britain conference.
Nokia, TPG and Mediatek are collaborating to showcase the power of carrier aggregation technology in live-streaming 360-degree broadcasts, a key element for future metaverse applications. The demonstration at Nokia’s 5G Futures Lab used multiple sub-6 GHz frequency bands to maximize 5G uplink speeds, enabling real-time transmission of high-quality video. The technology could revolutionize the viewing experience for TV, movies, sports and industrial metaverse scenarios such as remote-controlled robots performing hazardous tasks.
As Poland launches its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction in the 3.5GHz band, all four national mobile operators are joining the race. With COVID-19 delays and governmental cybersecurity amendments posing uncertainties, the stakes remain high in Poland’s quest for competitive 5G capabilities. As the process evolves, international eyes are keenly watching the influence of these audacious moves on the global telecommunications landscape.
Delving into the biases within artificial intelligence (AI), a recent study highlights how large language models (LLMs) inherently reflect limited perspectives. This becomes particularly intriguing when considering the varying ethics exhibited by AI systems from OpenAI and Meta.
A groundbreaking discovery at the University of the West of Scotland reveals a transformative way to convert human energy into electricity, powered by a 3D graphene foam material. Primed to revitalize the IoT industry, this research spotlights a pressure-sensitive mat that could generate power simply through human footfalls. Offering a unique solution to energy management, this technology could minimize the environmental impact, while fostering a new era of wireless connectivity.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) plans to invest £40m in converting local and regional authorities into ‘5G Innovation Regions.’ The funding will support regions with solid strategies to leverage 5G and wireless tech for sectors such as agriculture and transportation. One potential application is using 5G-powered drones to gather field data, enabling farmers to make efficient, informed decisions.
