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Verizon tops US business internet satisfaction study

Rising AI and real-time data demands are making network reliability a bigger procurement concern for large US companies and mid-sized businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Network Infrastructure

Verizon offers USD $25,000 reward over California vandalism

Verizon is offering USD $25,000 for information leading to convictions over network vandalism that has disrupted services in California.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Klarna to power Apple Upgrade leasing in US stores

Apple customers in the US can now lease iPhones, Macs, iPads and Watches through Klarna, replacing the company's old upgrade plan.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Network Infrastructure

Zayo appoints Verizon's Sampath as Chief Executive

Rising AI traffic is squeezing fibre networks, prompting Zayo to bring in Verizon executive Sowmyanarayan Sampath as Chief Executive Officer from 1 September.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026

Data Protection

Verizon wins BMW US connected car connectivity deal

The agreement deepens BMW Group's software push, with Verizon set to support embedded services and telematics across its US vehicle range.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Jul 2026

Data Analytics

Verizon programme helps Florida optician grow revenue

The Florida optical shop lifted revenue by 16% after owner Lea Agramonte used free training to tighten budgets and adopt digital tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026

Network Security

Verizon targets rising phone scams against older adults

Older Americans face sharper phone-fraud risks as AI voice cloning and caller ID spoofing make scams harder to spot.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

iCOUNTER names Ali Waezzadah as Chief Information Security Officer

The hire comes as the cyber risk company expands into third-party and supply chain defence, with attacks on connected networks growing more persistent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Global Stories

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Virtualisation

Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users

Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

KnowBe4 launches vishing simulations for staff training

Employees now face more realistic phone-based fraud tests as security teams can simulate vishing using local caller IDs and AI voices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Customer Relationship Management

SnapLogic launches SnapCode for Claude Code integration

Enterprises can now let AI coding tools build integrations while keeping deployment, monitoring and security checks inside SnapLogic's platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

SnapLogic launches MCP Builder for AI agent integration

The launch could help firms move AI projects past pilot stage by turning existing integrations into governed tools for agents without rebuilding them.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

Verizon outlines AI-driven roadmap for autonomous networks

Verizon has outlined its strategy to build AI-driven autonomous networks that can identify, diagnose and resolve issues with limited human intervention.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026