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Notes from the sharp end

Talking industrial wireless networks with Graham Wilde

Graham Wilde is Head of 5G Business Development at Three Group Solutions. Here he offers his views on the challenges and opportunities that come with taking an innovative new solution to market....

Extending phone lifetime with Three can have a big impact on CO2

Mobile phones have become ubiquitous – with estimates suggesting more than 90% of the global population now owns a mobile phone. The total number of active smartphones and feature phones around the globe is predicted to rise from 7.78 billion in...

eSIM is heading for exponential growth. So what’s the hype and where's the opportunity?

According to a new report from Counterpoint Research, 83% of smartphones shipped in 2030 will support eSIM. iPhone has supported eSIM since 2018 and most Samsung devices have supported eSIM since 2020.

Tackling 5 of the big myths surrounding 5G private networks

One of the definitions of the word myth is summed up in the line: ‘a widely held but false belief or idea’. Applying this description to the world of 5G network connectivity, there are certainly a number misconceptions that need to be addressed....

The voices of SD-WAN: from challenge to opportunity

There are many voices connected to the SD-WAN conversation, which is inevitable given the potential of the technology. That said, these voices typically share a common view of the ‘big picture’ behind SD-WAN, where those responsible for the network...

Retail: International retailer optimises resilience

Rapid expansion; it’s a problem that many companies would like to have, but when your original communications infrastructure is unable to keep up with your plans for growth, it can raise a number of challenges.

Construction: Construction firm builds communications...

For large construction projects to run smoothly, good communication and collaboration is a top priority. A leading construction firm operating in multiple locations required their contractors to be easily accessible on site and to have the ability...

WatchOvers chooses IoT to bring new wearables product to market.

WatchOvers offers a range of 24/7 SOS wearables designed to work both indoors and outside. The device offers a GPS tracker, personal alarm and a voice-only mobile phone and is designed to be worn by people in vulnerable groups, such as the elderly...

TireCheck accelerates international growth with Internet of Things

TireCheck is an international vehicle safety company offering its product as a pre-installed application on a ruggedised smartphone. The app is designed to provide reliable, accurate real-time data that provides customers with all they need to know...

Ports: Private Network delivers essential reliability for ports.

As large ports face increased cargo volumes and demands for faster turnaround times, reliable connectivity has become critical. One of the UK's busiest ports needed a robust, port-wide network that would help it increase operating efficiencies and...