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Ericsson Buys Cradlepoint for $1.1B

Ericsson Buys Cradlepoint for $1.1B

The acquisition of the U.S. wireless networking company helps Ericsson grow its 5G network.

By Lauren Muskett | September 18, 2020

Smartphone Market Seen Falling 11.9% in 2020

Smartphone Market Seen Falling 11.9% in 2020

"What started as a supply-side crisis has evolved into a global demand-side problem."

By Matthew Heller | June 3, 2020

Intelsat Files for Bankruptcy

Credit & Capital

Intelsat Files for Bankruptcy

The satellite operator received $1 billion in debtor-in-possession financing to help it participate in an upcoming federal airwave auction.

By Lauren Muskett | May 14, 2020

Verizon to Buy Teleconferencing Company BlueJeans

Verizon to Buy Teleconferencing Company BlueJeans

The telecom giant said it would build the tool into its 5G offering.

By Lauren Muskett | April 16, 2020

Nokia Shares Tank as 5G Costs Hit Q1 Outlook

Nokia Shares Tank as 5G Costs Hit Q1 Outlook

The Finnish firm delivered a "solid" third quarter but its stock fell 24% as it forecast negative 3% margins for Q1.

By Matthew Heller | October 24, 2019

Intel Buys Software Business Smart Edge

Intel Buys Software Business Smart Edge

The tech giant is aiming to sell the software into equipment for 5G technology.

By Lauren Muskett | October 15, 2019

Prepare Now for Next-Generation Cyber Threats

Prepare Now for Next-Generation Cyber Threats

A soon-coming world that's almost entirely digitized and connected will expose companies to vast new cybersecurity risks.

By David McCann | April 2, 2019

Sprint Sues AT&T Over 5G Branding

Risk & Compliance

Sprint Sues AT&T Over 5G Branding

The move comes as rivals look to roll out new technology.

By Lauren Muskett | February 8, 2019

Converging Technologies Will Lead to ‘Continuous Auditing’

Converging Technologies Will Lead to ‘Continuous Auditing’

Technological advancement also promises huge strides for many industries but perhaps a dire fate for others, a futurist tells accountants and auditors.

By David McCann | November 19, 2018

T-Mobile, Nokia Partner on 5G Technology

T-Mobile, Nokia Partner on 5G Technology

The announcement comes as T-Mobile seeks approval for its merger with Sprint.

By William Sprouse | July 30, 2018

Red Hat CFO Pursues Cloud Agenda

Red Hat CFO Pursues Cloud Agenda

The new finance chief is leveraging his technology experience at IBM to further a business transition by the open-source software provider.

By David McCann | July 25, 2017

Verizon Outbids AT&T in Battle for Straight Path

Verizon Outbids AT&T in Battle for Straight Path

With a $3.1 billion offer for the spectrum owner, Verizon "now has all of the pieces in place to quickly accelerate the deployment of 5G."

By Matthew Heller | May 11, 2017

AT&T Buys Straight Path in $1.25B Bet on 5G

AT&T Buys Straight Path in $1.25B Bet on 5G

The deal "will give AT&T a major boost in its effort to build 5G wireless networks using high bandwidth airwaves."

By Matthew Heller | April 11, 2017