In the last year, interest in phones that combine cellular and VoIP using WLAN technology has grown at a fevered pitch, according to consumer surveys by In-Stat -- A large percentage, 84.6%, of respondents in a new survey were at least somewhat interested in the prospect of using a VoWLAN/Cellular phone, and exactly half of these respondents were very interested or extremely interested in the prospects of such a phone. The survey uncovered the following key points: Better in-building coverage and the prospect of being able to make unlimited local calls while at home had the biggest importance. PBX-type features and the need to only carry one phone at work, home, or elsewhere received very positive responses, but nowhere as high as free local calling at home or better in-building coverage. The survey gives some credence to the ability of cellular carriers to potentially further displace wire-line carriers.
The global AI conversation has long been framed around American platforms and European regulation. That framing is increasingly inadequate. According to the latest market study by IDC, China has not only matched the pace of AI adoption elsewhere; it has structurally outpaced most other markets and is accelerating further. For technology leaders and corporate strategists watching from the sidelines, the window for comfortable observation is closing. China's AI lead is no longer a forecast. It's a fact. Artificial Intelligence Market Development The headline figure from IDC's research is striking: global enterprise AI spending will reach $940 billion in 2026, growing to $2.1 trillion by 2029, with China among the fastest-growing markets worldwide. But the raw scale of the numbers only tells part of the story. What distinguishes China's position is the phase of the cycle it has entered. According to IDC, the first phase of the AI Supercycle was about computing power, found...