A soon-coming world that's almost entirely digitized and connected will expose companies to vast new cybersecurity risks.
The move comes as rivals look to roll out new technology.
Technological advancement also promises huge strides for many industries but perhaps a dire fate for others, a futurist tells accountants and auditors.
The announcement comes as T-Mobile seeks approval for its merger with Sprint.
The new finance chief is leveraging his technology experience at IBM to further a business transition by the open-source software provider.
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."
The deal "will give AT&T a major boost in its effort to build 5G wireless networks using high bandwidth airwaves."
