The City of Lyon has just put Big Tech on notice. By replacing Microsoft Office with a home‑grown open‑source productivity stack and hosting all data in regional datacentres, France’s second city is betting that “digital sovereignty” can be affordable, secure and greener. This report unpacks the facts behind the announcement, brings in fresh reporting from…
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Vodafone Deploys Satellite-Guided Sensors for Mobile Antenna AlignmentVodafone will use satellite-guided sensors in mobile antennas to ensure precise signal alignment and stable connectivity. The technology, initially launching in Albania, uses GPS-based data to monitor and adjust antenna positioning, improving network performance and reliability. Vodafone claims to be the first commercial operator to deploy such satellite-enabled alignment technology.
Uzbekistan’s Internet Makeover: Blazing Speeds, New Satellites, and Lingering BarriersInternet Infrastructure: From Dial-Up to 5G Uzbekistan’s internet infrastructure has rapidly evolved from slow dial-up and DSL connections to modern fiber-optic and wireless networks. The state-run operator Uztelecom has extended fiber-optic backbones beyond major cities in recent years budde.com…
SpaceX’s ‘Grace’ Roars to Orbit: Axiom Mission 4 Sends India, Poland & Hungary Back to Space — and Signals the Dawn of a Truly Global Commercial ISS EraA pre‑dawn launch from Kennedy Space Center on 25 June 2025 vaulted four astronauts from four nations into orbit aboard a brand‑new Dragon capsule they christened Grace. The two‑week private mission, arranged by Houston‑based Axiom Space and flown by SpaceX, is more than a spectacular rocket ride…
Historic Liftoff! Poland’s “Star Scientist” Launches on SpaceX Dragon—All the Inside Details on the Ax-4 Mission, Crew and Experiments1. Why today’s flight matters At 02:31 EDT (08:31 CEST) a brand-new SpaceX Crew Dragon christened Grace roared off pad 39A, carrying four astronauts on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)—and with them the dreams of three nations returning to human space-flight after more than four decades. Among the passenge…
Fiber-Optic Odyssey: How Greece’s Internet Is Evolving from DSL to StarlinkOverview: Greece’s Internet Landscape in 2025 Greece’s internet infrastructure is a mix of legacy DSL lines, emerging fiber-optic networks, expansive mobile broadband, and new satellite options. Nearly 85–87% of Greeks use the internet as of 2023 tradingeconomics.com, and there are about 4.5 mill…
Cosmic IoT Revolution: How Optimized Satellite Constellations Are Connecting Every Corner of EarthThe Race for Global IoT Connectivity The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding rapidly, with billions of devices expected to come online in the coming years researchgate.net iotforall.com. While many IoT sensors connect via terrestrial networks (cellular, Wi-Fi, etc.), vast areas of the globe lac…
