Openreach urges UK businesses to move quickly to digital networks as the Public Switched Telephone Network faces shutdown by January 2027. Delays risk severe disruptions to payment systems, alarms, and phones. With free testing and support available, companies must review, test, and switch promptly to avoid increased costs, security risks, and missed growth opportunities.
Eaton and Siemens Energy have partnered to deliver modular, grid-independent power solutions for data centers. Their collaboration supports faster deployment, reduced emissions, and flexible energy options. With gas turbines, battery storage, and advanced electrical systems, this initiative reshapes how data centers operate.
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.
Vodafone has reached 200 million IoT connections, doubling its numbers from five years ago. This milestone includes innovations like connected heart monitors and smart technology used in various sectors, from healthcare to environmental monitoring.
Vodafone UK and Ericsson have successfully harnessed innovative sleep mode technology to cut energy consumption at 5G and 4G sites. This eco-friendly approach lowers costs and carbon emissions by powering down during low-demand periods.
The introduction of the virtual phone system has resulted in a massive leap forward for business communications. For many years, the hardware telephony system, primarily the on-premise Private Branch Exchange (PBX), was the gold standard for handling phone calls. These systems, while effective in the past, come with the disadvantages of significant hardware costs, complex setups, limited capabilities, and burdensome maintenance requirements. The combination of VoIP and the virtual phone system has taken business communications by storm, and the relevance and practicality of traditional PBX hardware has come under intense scrutiny. This inflexible system is reliant on unwieldy physical infrastructure and is rapidly being replaced by agile, cloud-based solutions that offer cost savings, flexibility, scalability and increased productivity. In this article, we will explore the major advantages of virtual phone systems over legacy platforms. This comparison will clearly illustrate why so many businesses are ditching their hardware, moving to cloud…
Sparkle has partnered with Oceanic Environmental Cables to recycle 22,000 kilometers of unused submarine cables, significantly reducing carbon emissions. By repurposing materials, they drive eco-friendly practices.
BT Group has placed the UK’s largest EV order, adding 3,500 electric vehicles to its fleet of over 27,000. Aiming for 8,000 EVs by 2026, this move aligns with its net-zero goal by 2031.
Nokia and Motorola Solutions have launched a groundbreaking 4G/5G drone solution to bolster public safety and industry operations. Integrating advanced hardware and software, this innovative system supports first responders and critical industries.
Ericsson extends its partnership with Bharti Airtel to revamp its telecom network with cutting-edge 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies. This collaboration enhances Airtel’s coverage and capacity, promising superior speed and reliability.
