In the face of adversity, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has continued its unwavering commitment to providing essential support to first responders throughout 2023. Responding to 873 critical communications requests from public safety agencies, the team has proven to be an invaluable asset in challenging situations.
If you’ve ever contemplated making the leap from your trusty flagship phone to a foldable device, Samsung’s latest offering, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, is here to entice you. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the Fold 5 presents significant enhancements that set it apart as a more user-friendly, durable, and productive foldable phone compared to others in the market.
Samsung is set to make waves in the tech world once again as it gears up for its second Unpacked event of the year. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, at 7 AM ET, will be held in Seoul, Korea, in a notable departure from its usual venues in San Francisco and New York where Unpacked has taken place in the past.
Allot Ltd. is chosen by a major Asian telecom operator to provide Allot DNS Secure, offering cybersecurity threat protection and parental control features to over 50 million customers. Digital Locations unveils technology to connect smartphones worldwide to high-speed Internet from satellites, promising commercial success. Veeam integrates Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 with Microsoft’s new 365 Backup. Verizon showcases a point-to-multipoint internet solution using mmWave spectrum, reducing costs and complexities. Bridewell’s research warns of environmental challenges amplifying cybersecurity risks for over 80% of U.S. critical infrastructure organizations.
Breaking speed boundaries, Ericsson and MediaTek recently achieved an impressive 565 Mbps upload speed within the consumer 5G sector, sparking excitement about the potential of fixed-wireless access (FWA). This feat was made possible through the integration of two of Ericsson’s software features and MediaTek’s T830 chipset for 5G FWA routers. The growing importance of upload speed on multiple applications including online gaming, video streaming, and cloud storage is nudging broadband consumers into creators, underscoring the significance of this development.
Huawei plans a comeback in the smartphone market with new 5G devices using domestic chip supplies. Concerns persist about the quality of these chips and Huawei’s absence from the Android Play Store. CityFibre challenges Openreach with a faster wholesale FTTH service, while Optus collaborates with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand mobile coverage in Australia’s remote areas. Ofcom investigates O2 Virgin Media over customer complaints, and the European Court of Justice rejects a ruling on the Three-O2 merger, adding to the uncertainty in the telecommunications regulatory landscape.
Navigating workplace communications is challenging for business owners. Choosing between PSTN and VoIP is complex. PSTN offers reliability and call quality, while VoIP provides flexibility and scalability. VoIP integrates with tools and supports remote work. PSTN is secure and compliant, but VoIP can be secured with measures. PSTN excels in emergency services, but VoIP is improving.
Apple enters the spatial computing realm with its Apple Vision Pro headset, featuring ultra-high-resolution displays and a new operating system, visionOS. Despite its potential to redefine the AR and VR sector, the device’s hefty price and limited battery life spark debate among enthusiasts.
Global smartphone market recovery slows as consumer demand remains weak, with IDC revising downward its shipment projections. Despite exciting innovation in foldable phones, longer replacement cycles and high inventory levels signal a cautious outlook.
Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson’s recent secure network slice proof of concept simplifies enterprise use with automated configuration and end-to-end orchestration, connecting smartphones seamlessly to private cloud services via 5G. This innovation could revolutionize the telecommunications industry by offering customizable, easy-to-understand connectivity solutions for businesses worldwide.
