Poor broadband stifling farm tech adoption warns CityFibre survey

Poor internet connectivity on UK farms is threatening the adoption of AI and real-time monitoring, according to a  survey of 250 farmers commissioned by CityFibre. The study, by Censuswide, reveals that nearly eight per cent of farms still have no internet access, despite almost two-thirds of farmers viewing connectivity as critical to daily operations. The

A1 and Nokia give a sneak peek of how 6G could be deployed

The A1 Technology Center in Vienna, and Nokia have streamed video over a 6G test network proving that urban capacities can be increased with an existing network. The spectrum tested can be used in existing macro networks and is compatible with current mobile radio cells.  A Nokia 128TRX Massive MIMO transmitter and a MediaTec test

Ericsson to equip SailGP race venues with 5G Private Networks

Ericsson will provide 5G private networks to SailGP race venues, enabling real-time, high-quality live camera streaming from racing catamarans. This connectivity will also transmit crucial data on team locations, tactics, and strategy. Each high-performance F50 catamaran will be equipped with Cradlepoint edge routers installed in the wings of the craft, to process over 53 billion

Cellhire wins Broadcast award for election night vote count tech

IoT and eSIM specialist Cellhire’s ‘Count Cam’ technology has won Best Tech Innovation in Live Production category at the Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards. The solution enabled the BBC to broadcast real-time results from 369 vote-counting locations during the General Election. The Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards were established in 2019 to promote creative and innovative uses

Fergal Donovan sets up recycling company Cyculus leveraging Apkudo platform

Fergal Donovan, former Managing Director at PCS Wireless and Data Select, has launched a new company, Cyculus Services, described as “Europe’s First Independent Fully Automated ‘Device Processing as a Service’ Provider.” Cyculus will initially focus on mobile devices, with plans to extend the service to include tablets, wearables, IT equipment, and other products. Powered by

Vodafone joins global telecom leaders to form Ericsson API joint venture

Vodafone has joined other major neowkr operators around the world to create a new company with Ercisson  to offer network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) globally. The venture aims to simplify access to advanced mobile network features, which have traditionally been difficult for developers to integrate across various telecom systems. The deal is expected to close

Sunderland City Council wins Community Improvement award at Connected Britain 2024

Sunderland City Council  and Boldyn Networks has won the Community Improvement Award at the Connected Britain Awards 2024 for their Digital Inclusion Programme The programme aims to address digital inequality in Sunderland by providing residents with access to digital skills and resources. Launched in partnership between the council and Boldyn Networks, the initiative has supported

£3.8 million private 5G networks project aims to boost agriculture and wine production in West Sussex

Private 5G networks across West Sussex are to be deployed to boost local food and wine production using testing sensors, drones, and cameras. The initiative has been given a £3.8 million grant from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology It brings together a consortium including West Sussex County Council, West Sussex Growers, Brighton University,