Honolulu, USA, 22 January 2018 – Telstra today announced at the PTC conference in Hawaii that it had entered into agreements to invest in two new international subsea cable systems that will connect Hong Kong and the west coast of the United States. The first investment will see Telstra partner to build the new Hong Kong Americas (HKA) cable that will connect Hong Kong to the US. Telstra will invest in a half fibre pair. Once completed, the HKA cable will help meet the increasing demand for connectivity between Greater…
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Connected Britain Awards to recognise connectivity leaders
London, UK, 10 January 2018 – Total Telecom has announced the launch of the first Connected Britain Awards to be presented during this year’s Connected Britain event, which is taking place 19-20 June at the Business Design Centre in London. Ten categories will be awarded, with entries open to all parts of the ecosystem, from operators and alt-nets to government departments, local authorities and superfast bodies, with the winners determined through the deliberation of an expert panel of judges chaired by Total Telecom editor, Chris Kelly. The first eight judges…
Read MoreThink horizontally to unlock the huge potential of connected devices, says oneM2M
Las Vegas, USA, 8 January 2018: Smart wearables, connected cars and machines, consumer electronics and smart city deployments will only deliver true value to consumers if there is a horizontal linking of data, oneM2M’s Technical Plenary Chair Dr. Omar Elloumi warned today. Speaking ahead of CES, where thousands of the latest Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets will be showcased, Elloumi highlighted how many devices are connected to a proprietary cloud that provides services based on the data of the wearable itself. “As consumer demand for smart devices continues to surpass…
Read MoreGet Living makes new residents at home with Airangel’s WiFi
Warrington, 4th January 2018 Airangel, the enterprise guest WiFi solutions provider, has provided Get Living with WiFi as a secure, managed service for its 400 new rented homes in Elephant and Castle. Through Airangel, WiFi connectivity is enabled from the day a new resident moves in to Elephant Central, at no extra cost. By removing the need for residents to make their own WiFi installation arrangements, Get Living prevents radio environments becoming congested and weakening WiFi connections when buildings reach resident capacity. Airangel carried out heat mapping both pre and…
Read MoreCatena selects Thalia-DA to facilitate analog IP re-use
CWMBRAN, UK 13 December 2017 – Thalia Design Automation today announced that is has been selected by Catena, a leader in radio frequency (RF) communication intellectual property (IP) for connectivity, to support a range of projects that will enhance Catena’s analog IP reuse strategy, as the company seeks to diversify its portfolio of products to better serve system-on-chip (SoC) designers targeting mobile, Internet-of-things (IoT) and RF connectivity markets. Catena has a 30-year track record of partnering with global IC makers to design analog electronic systems, with particular strengths in RF…
Read MoreColt to upgrade subsea network globally and expand Colt IQ Network to North America
Colt will further extend its network expansion strategy to better serve the needs of its multinational customer base 06 November 2017 – Colt Technology Services today announced plans to upgrade and future proof its transatlantic, transpacific and Asian subsea cable capacity to 100Gbps, globalising its high bandwidth strategy with multiple routes that provide best in class redundancy and flexibility. This will enable all Colt IQ Network capabilities to be accessed around the globe, creating new opportunities for multinational companies with operations in Europe, Asia and North America. Colt will also…
Read MoreDigicel renews A2P SMS revenue partnership with Anam for five years
October 24, 2017; Dublin, Ireland. Digicel has extended its A2P SMS partnership with Anam for a further five years to run to 2023. The partnership with Anam enables Digicel to secure its international traffic channels against SMS fraud and Spam. The new deal, announced in Montego Bay, Jamaica last week, extends the current arrangement due to run out March 2018 by a further five years to April 2023. Digicel had engaged Anam in 2015 for a three year term to filter, monitor and report on international A2P SMS on the…
Read MoreGenesis Technical Systems’ mBond® technology selected by Next Generation Access
Densely populated and underserved areas across the UK are set to benefit from high speed and reliable broadband thanks to Genesis Technical Systems’ mBond technology Coventry, UK – 17 October 2017 – Genesis Technical Systems today announced it has received orders from Next Generation Access (NGA), a UK national carrier, for its mBond® technology. By deploying the Genesis solution on its existing telecommunications infrastructure, NGA will be able to provide high speed, reliable, last mile connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK. Steve East, Senior Vice President, Genesis, said:…
Read MorePlasma Antennas Announces mmWave Solution Delivering Multi-Gigabit Ultra-Low Latency Connections for Smartphones and Consumer Devices
Plasma Silicon Antennas Generate Less Interference and Maximise Energy Efficiency to Connect Devices Including Smartphones, AR, VR and Connected Vehicles Winchester, UK – 16th October 2017 – Plasma Antennas, the inventors of plasma silicon technology, today announced its mmWave Plasma Silicon Antenna (PSiAN) for use in smartphones and other consumer electronics, delivering high throughput with low-latency and utilizing directional beams that generate less interference and maximize energy efficiency. As wirelessly connected consumer electronics increase in complexity, they demand greater capacity and throughput for their short range connectivity – which can…
Read MoreCambium Networks Connects The Unconnected Around The World With Affordable Quality In Wireless Broadband
Cambium ships more than seven million wireless broadband modules that provide affordable high-speed connectivity to connect industry, enterprises and residential customers ROLLING MEADOWS, IL, October 12, 2017 — Cambium Networks, a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions, today announced that high-speed connectivity being deployed by network operators around the world, drove shipment of more than seven million radio modules. Proven to support education and spur economic development, affordable internet connectivity can now be rapidly deployed to connect any business or community. Cambium Networks’ fixed wireless networking solutions bridge distances…
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