Andrew Taikar

An Unsettling Paradox: The Architects of the Future Rethink Their Workforce The year 2026 has opened with a troubling trend for the very industries powering our connected, artificially intelligent world. Major technology and telecommunications firms, the enablers of the AI revolution, are

A powerful undercurrent of consolidation is poised to fundamentally redraw the map of European telecommunications, with mergers and acquisitions acting as a significant tailwind for the industry. This transformative trend, already set in motion by a series of landmark deals, is sweeping across the

The European telecommunications sector is navigating a complex landscape defined by the dual pressures of maintaining essential connectivity and innovating for the future, positioning it for a period of steady, albeit modest, growth. While the industry may not exhibit the explosive expansion seen

As the global appetite for data continues its exponential growth, the limitations of terrestrial infrastructure are becoming increasingly apparent, creating a critical bottleneck for industries that depend on high-speed, reliable connectivity in underserved regions. In a significant move to address

When a historic winter storm blankets the nation in ice and snow, the digital threads connecting society become the most critical infrastructure of all, transforming from a modern convenience into an essential lifeline. The recent devastation wrought by Winter Storm Fern, which carved a path of

As the Indian telecommunications sector braces for a new wave of growth fueled by soaring data consumption, one of its foundational players, Vodafone Idea (VIL), finds itself at a critical crossroads, fighting not for market leadership but for its very survival. The company is currently navigating

Navigating a Telecom Crossroads: Ericsson's Dual Strategy for Survival and Growth Swedish telecom giant Ericsson is charting a bold new course through turbulent industry waters, a move that is simultaneously boosting its bottom line and contracting its workforce. In a seemingly paradoxical turn,

In a determined push to secure technological autonomy in an increasingly competitive global landscape, South Korea’s ambitious Sovereign AI Foundational Model project has officially advanced to its second phase, a critical milestone in the nation's strategy to cultivate homegrown artificial

Beneath the visible world of fiber optic cables and cell towers lies an invisible battleground, where control over slivers of the electromagnetic spectrum will determine the speed, reliability, and reach of America’s digital future. The upcoming auction of the upper C-band spectrum, a prime slice

A significant shift in Nigeria's regulatory landscape has abruptly ended the era of advisory data protection, ushering in a stringent enforcement regime where non-compliance carries severe financial repercussions for businesses. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has intensified its