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AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Software-as-a-Service

AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge

Chief executives' calls in Q1 2026 were dominated by AI, but references to Iran surged as boardrooms weighed war risks and supply chain exposure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards

8x8's Engage platform has won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards, with judges praising its unified workspace for customer-facing staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight
Crypto

SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight

SpaceAI plans first in-orbit cryptocurrency transaction on Argentina's Aventura-1, aiming to mint an NFT tied to artwork by Eugenio Cuttica.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys
Network Infrastructure

OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys

OMS Group deepens its autonomous offshore push with a second DriX O-16, as the cable contractor scales up survey capacity for global subsea projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens
Unified Communications

Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens

Twilio survey shows conversational AI is moving from pilots to live use, with current adopters reporting stronger governance confidence and clearer business gains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy
Wearables

Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy

Samsung to end its Messages app in July 2026, steering users to Google Messages as the default SMS option on supported Android devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Edged US opens waterless AI data centre in Mesa, Arizona
Hyperscale

Edged US opens waterless AI data centre in Mesa, Arizona

Edged US opens Mesa AI data centre designed for zero-water cooling, as Arizona city highlights jobs, fibre buildout and resource-conscious growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Alation appoints Rick Baker as Chief Operating Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Alation appoints Rick Baker as Chief Operating Officer

Alation hands Rick Baker expanded COO role to unite sales and customer teams as it steps up global growth and AI-focused governance push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security
Unified Communications

TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security

TCCA urges industry to align on international standards as 4G and 5G broadband systems expand the cyber risk for mission critical communications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast
Phishing

China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast

China-linked TA416 returns to spying on European diplomats and later expands attacks to Middle Eastern government targets after Iran conflict.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update
Drones

DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update

DroneShield rolls out Q2 software upgrade with drone threat ranking, revamped ATAK-CIV tools and offline maps for its command systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
Smart Cities

Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range

Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles
Digital Transformation

Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles

Flip names Amy McDonnell Chief Customer Officer and Lee Nadler Chief Marketing Officer as the voice AI firm accelerates growth after a USD $20 million Series A.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
Firewalls

Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites

Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
NCC Group warns DC power regulation is a cyber risk
Hyperscale

NCC Group warns DC power regulation is a cyber risk

NCC Group says DC power regulation now sits in the cyber-physical attack surface, warning that firmware flaws and supply chains could let hackers disrupt critical systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Orange Business adds deepfake detection to services
Unified Communications

Orange Business adds deepfake detection to services

Orange Business to weave Reality Defender's deepfake checks into enterprise communications for 7,000 customers amid rising fraud fears.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push
Unified Communications

RugGear joins TCCA in critical communications push

RugGear's TCCA membership signals broader push into broadband mission-critical devices for emergency services and public safety users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands
Network Infrastructure

AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands

AEM Networks widens its test kit as AI-driven bandwidth, latency and audit pressures push the Singapore unit beyond cable certification into fibre and RF.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks
Firewalls

Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks

Firewalla's app 1.68 update brings AmneziaWG VPN, helping users bypass blocked connections while adding tighter device controls and a refreshed interface.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month