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Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
Digital Transformation

Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network

Critical infrastructure operators are using cellular links to secure distributed assets as outages and spoofing raise the stakes for resilience.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
ExpressVPN launches Fortify router with GL.iNet partnership
Network Security

ExpressVPN launches Fortify router with GL.iNet partnership

Home users gain wider VPN coverage as ExpressVPN ends Aircove and Aircove Go sales and shifts to GL.iNet's Fortify router.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone
Private Cloud

Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone

Apple is entering the foldable market with a dual-screen handset that adds split-screen multitasking and starts at AUD $3,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Fighting fraud at scale: Why entitlement servers are becoming central to telecoms security
Multi-factor authentication

Fighting fraud at scale: Why entitlement servers are becoming central to telecoms security

Fraud losses and customer friction are pushing operators to use entitlement servers for silent SIM-based checks instead of vulnerable SMS codes.

By Jeevithan Muttu • 5 min read • Last month
Plaud launches wearable AI earbuds for workplace tasks
Data Protection

Plaud launches wearable AI earbuds for workplace tasks

Workplace users can now capture meetings and calls without a phone, as Plaud's new earbuds pair with software that turns conversations into tasks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with AI & camera boost
Customer Experience

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with AI & camera boost

The handset enters a crowded premium market in Australia with seven years of updates, a new AI suite and a better camera system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for travel eSIM plans
Fintech

Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for travel eSIM plans

Travellers buying eSIM data in 175 countries can now pay with stablecoins as Eskimo seeks faster checkout and wider payment choice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Why maritime and offshore leaders are sinking physical SIMs for global connectivity
Digital Transformation

Why maritime and offshore leaders are sinking physical SIMs for global connectivity

Crew members could save time and cut cyber risk as maritime firms replace physical SIM swaps with eSIMs for shore connectivity.

By Berk Bayraktar • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Chief Executive Officer urges firms to ditch roaming
Digital Transformation

Chief Executive Officer urges firms to ditch roaming

Business travellers are losing time and exposing firms to security risks as roaming charges and ad hoc connectivity arrangements pile up.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Allianz Partners teams up with Travelgoogoo on eSIMs
Customer Experience

Allianz Partners teams up with Travelgoogoo on eSIMs

Travellers buying selected Asia Pacific policies will get eSIM access and a 1GB starter pack for a limited period, cutting roaming costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle
Internet of Things

Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle

Drivers in remote areas could soon stay connected as satellite voice and messaging move into BMW's built-in infotainment system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026

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Samsung & NTT Transatel add eSIM boost to Galaxy Z
Digital Transformation

Samsung & NTT Transatel add eSIM boost to Galaxy Z

Users of the latest Galaxy Z phones in the US can activate service immediately, without a physical SIM or Wi‑Fi, as eSIM adoption gathers pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Plaud launches AI earbuds to turn talks into tasks
Software-as-a-Service

Plaud launches AI earbuds to turn talks into tasks

The wearable targets professionals with meetings and calls, but it raises fresh questions over privacy as recordings are uploaded to the cloud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for eSIM travellers
Crypto

Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for eSIM travellers

Travellers buying mobile data abroad can now check out with stablecoins, as Eskimo widens payment choices for its eSIM plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899
Virtual Private Networks

Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899

The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market
Fintech

Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market

Singapore customers shut out of premium banking may now buy access, as a S$899 annual membership bundles travel, investment and lifestyle perks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Data Protection

Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age

Remote device management is becoming a core cost and security issue as firms scale IoT fleets across countries and networks.

By Dr Philipp Schulte • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026