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Switcher promotions gained momentum in December to target customers looking for offers
In December, telcos, OEMs, and retailers launched 838 promotions. Trade-in and bundle deals remained the most popular way of promoting smartphones over nine other deal types.
Ubiquitous, resilient connectivity will be the tip of the spear for operators in 2026
Much of the customisability that consumers will come to expect from a higher-end broadband connection is a byproduct of more seamless network convergence and an increase in in-app personalisation.
Filling in the cybersecurity resource gap with AI
ISC2 cybersecurity workforce research shows organisations are still contending with staffing shortages, but AI may help alleviate some of that pain.
Invest in cybersecurity before it’s too late
One of the best enterprise cybersecurity strategies is to invest in the training and retention of cybersecurity professionals.
2026 promises to be an intriguing year for the digital workplace
In 2025, generative AI and agentic AI dominated digital workplaces. AI was the fuel behind trends that will accelerate in 2026 such as platform interoperability and support for sales teams. It promises to be an intriguing year.
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Circular economy: EU market rules, US repair patchwork, and big tech’s recycling race
Europe is building circular markets through harmonised rules; the US is inching forward through state-by-state repair laws; and tech giants are already treating circular pathways – recycling and trade-ins – as strategic weapons.
Global IoT providers focus on multi-network service management in H2 2025
IoT is moving from proprietary SIMs and coverage to multi-network orchestration and service assurance.
Mitel CX 2.0 serves double duty in Mitel’s transformation
With the launch of its Mitel CX 2.0 customer experience platform, Mitel is simultaneously enhancing its position in the contact centre space and continuing the gentrification ignited by its Unify acquisition.
AI regulation is diverging—and OEMs must ship “policy-configurable” phones
Apple, Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Huawei face the same core constraint: AI on smartphones must be region-configurable.
Courage is required for GDS Local to succeed
There is currently both a real opportunity and a grave danger facing local government in England from the confluence of technological and governance considerations.