A new survey reveals that poor internet access is holding back UK farmers, with nearly one in ten farms entirely offline. As reliance on smart technology grows, slow connections hinder productivity, innovation, and well-being. Full fiber rollout is crucial to bridging the rural digital divide and unlocking the full potential of British agriculture.
BT has secured a five-year partnership with DEFRA to connect 34,000 workers and devices across the UK. Using EE’s mobile network and the Shared Rural Network, the project enhances safety, monitors the environment, and supports carbon reduction, helping DEFRA predict weather events and prevent critical incidents in rural areas.
Microsoft is accelerating its cloud and AI dominance, reporting a 22 percent cloud revenue jump and rapid adoption of its AI tools. Strategic global data center expansion and rising customer interest in analytics underscore its commitment to future growth, despite margin pressures.
The FCC is advancing new rules for the 37 GHz band to boost mobile capacity and enable shared use for federal and nonfederal users. The updated framework supports wireless innovation, sets stricter emission limits, and introduces nonexclusive nationwide licenses.
Germany-based IoT MVNO, 1NCE, has secured $60 million to enhance its AI capabilities and strengthen its position in the U.S. IoT market. This marks $160 million in total investment, led by tech giants including Deutsche Telekom and SoftBank. The funds will accelerate the development of AI-driven SaaS solutions.
Intel and Arqit Quantum have launched a cloud security solution that ensures no party, including themselves, can access users’ data. By combining Intel’s confidential computing with Arqit’s quantum-resistant encryption, the technology delivers secure, private communication across cloud environments.
Digital Catapult joins a major Horizon Europe-backed 6G initiative to advance smarter, faster, and sustainable networks. Collaborating with global leaders like Samsung and Nokia, the project explores AI integration and Open RAN technologies.
Josh Etheridge, co-owner of a Louisiana broadband firm, warns that delays in the BEAD program are crippling rural infrastructure progress. His company, ready since January, has laid off workers and halted projects. Etheridge urges federal action, saying communities and jobs hang in the balance while bureaucratic slowdowns stall critical broadband deployment.
Telefónica Tech has partnered with SpyCloud to boost cyber intelligence services, using real-time detection of stolen credentials to prevent identity-based attacks. This move strengthens Telefónica’s ability to help businesses defend against threats like ransomware and digital fraud through proactive monitoring and early threat identification.
DIDWW has expanded its number porting coverage in Slovenia, aligning with their mission to enhance global phone number porting options. Businesses using Slovenian DID phone numbers can now enjoy a seamless transition to DIDWW, benefiting from two-way VoIP trunking services.
