UK Telecoms Innovations Network appoints Ian Smith as its new head

Quickline Communications CTO and 5G Testbeds and Trials programme programme director Ian Smith is the new head of UK Telecoms Innovations Network taking over from Nick Johnson. UKTIN brings together industry, academia, and government stakeholders to advocate for telecoms R&D talent in investment, cooperation and commercialisation. The 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme is the government’s

Innovation in next-gen telecoms must be prioritised over regulation says Ericsson chief.

Europe will become a footnote in next-generation technology success stories unless innovation is prioritised over regulation warned Ericsson President and CEO, Börje Ekholm this week (Pic Raul Mee. Courtesy NIB. Speaking at a seminar at the Nordic Investment Bank’s Board of Governors Ekholm said putting telecoms regulation over innovation coupled with the fragmented nature of

US investment firm buys Blancco Technology Group for £175 million

Global investment firm Francisco Partners has bought secure data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions company Blancco Technology  for £175 million. Blancco, was founded 26 years ago and has 2,500 customers across 70 countries. The acqusiiton of its shares means it is no longer listed on the London stock market. Blancco products allow organisations to protect