Ciena, Toshiba demo quantum-safe network

The quantum computing era and its upsides and downsides might still be years away, but the threat to communications network security set to be posed by cyber criminals armed with quantum computers is already being addressed by multiple telcos and vendors, with Ciena and Toshiba the latest to team up and show off their quantum-safe networking capabilities. 

New Omdia Research Reveals 2023 Semiconductor Market Revenue down 9% from 2022

 Omdia’s latest Competitive Landscape Tool report reveals a downturn in the semiconductor industry, with revenue down 9% from $597.7 billion in 2022 to $544.8 billion in 2023. This decline follows two years of record growth, highlighting the cyclical nature of the semiconductor market. 

Omdia: Global semiconductor supply chain set to see growth in 2024 as GenAI demand increases

New research from Omdia has revealed that the global semiconductor supply chain is forecasted to reach approximately $600 billion by 2024, having navigated through strategic inventory adjustments in recent quarters. Encouragingly, the semiconductor industry anticipates a promising trajectory as enterprises increasingly harness generative AI capabilities, propelling fresh demand throughout the supply chain.

Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Dafne Cerdán

Hello, I’m Dafne Cerdán and I am the Head of Marketing and Social Media at Weaver Labs, a Telecoms-software company building a blockchain-based network management tool to open up access to connectivity. I have experience working with a range of brands, including both start-ups and established companies. My role is to increase public engagement with Weaver Labs, in addition to the telco sector as a whole.

Finchetto awarded £1m grant in SBRI Future Telecoms Challenge

UKTIN member company, Finchetto, has been awarded £1m to develop the world’s first fully optical switch for telecoms networks.

The £70m Technology Missions Fund (TMF) Future Telecoms Mission, delivered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has provided the funding to advance technologies vital for upcoming telecom networks like 6G.