Affordable Android Smartphones Offer a Big Bang for Your Buck
I’m in the privileged position that I regularly get to try the latest and greatest flagship Android-powered smartphones from leading manufacturers such as Honor, Google Pixel, Oppo and Samsung. Phone-makers…
Automated Processing and Grading of Second-Hand Smartphones Drives Consistency and Efficiency
I recently visited a new state-of-the-art facility in Germany set up by device processing and grading company Cyculus Services (see video below). It has invested in a robotic line that…
eSIM Go and Vodafone Partnership Means Anyone Can Be an MVNO
In December 2024, eSIM Go announced a partnership with Vodafone UK that claims to support almost any organization to become a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). The deal means that…
Podcast: Marketplace Momentum: AWS Marketplace and Partners Simplify Procurement
Software marketplaces are an established concept that has been growing in popularity. Marketplaces offer many benefits, especially in easing the procurement and billing of services, presenting opportunities for partner services…
Is CES a Good Show for Gadgets Any More?
It’s been a busy week at CES, the tech show with a sprawling presence along the length of the Las Vegas strip. For many attendees (myself included), there’s an element…
CES 2025: What to Expect
It’s that time of year when the decorations are packed away, resolutions to be happier and healthier are in full flow, and people return to their desks after a well-earned…
Top 10 Telecom Stories of 2024
As 2024 draws to an end, it’s time once again for me to share my top telecom stories of the year. You can also read my previous reviews of 2023,…
Understanding the Benefits of 5G-Advanced
5G is now middle-aged. This might be surprising to many who are not closely involved in the mobile industry, but 5G-Advanced is the midpoint in the range of 5G specifications…
Manufacturing the Future with AI and 5G
Companies can lead by example, just like human leaders. I’ve recently been made aware of a notable case study of using AI and 5G to produce AI and 5G products….
AI at Heart of Orange’s Innovation Showcase
I recently attended Orange’s OpenTech event in Paris. Like last year, it was hosted at the operator’s research campus in south-west Paris and brought together partners, customers, employees and the…