Vodafone’s IoT business is shifting from scale to hyperscale, with the Americas emerging as a key growth focus. Backed by 220 million connections, the operator is reworking its platforms and partnerships to simplify global IoT deployments and stay ahead of rising competition. RCR’s James Blackman spoke with the company’s newly appointed regional MD, Dennis Nikles, about the strategy behind the shift.

In other news: Google is inviting U.K. researchers to help identify practical uses for its latest quantum computing technology, signaling a push to move quantum systems beyond the lab and toward real-world applications. The move comes amid intensifying global competition in quantum computing, with rivals including IBM and Amazon also racing to scale capabilities and build ecosystems. While large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum systems remain years away, initiatives like this highlight a growing focus on near-term experimentation — and raise questions about readiness for a quantum-enabled future.

That future also brings security implications, raising another key question: Do you know what Q-Day is? We’re collecting expert insights on quantum-safe readiness through a brief survey. Your input is very much appreciated!