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Internet of Things (IoT)

• March 20, 2026 20 Mar'26

  Ericsson, SK Telecom ink memorandum of understanding to strengthen AI-RAN, 5G to 6G innovation

  Global comms tech provider and Korean telco hold joint R&D to advance AI-powered RAN, 5G monetisation, open and autonomous networks, zero-trust security, and 6G standardisation

• March 20, 2026 20 Mar'26

  Telenor IoT expands global connectivity with launch of global APN

  Internet of things division of leading Nordic telco aims to simplify global IoT deployments by enabling companies to use a single access point name across all regions

• March 19, 2026 19 Mar'26

  HPE taps Nvidia to transform distributed AI factories into intelligent AI grid

  IT giant unveils slew of releases for Nvidia GTC 2026 based on scalable production-ready AI encompassing next-generation artificial intelligence factory, supercomputing and intelligent AI grid

• March 19, 2026 19 Mar'26

  Infrastructure is back as Orange Business drives trusted agentic platforms

  Annual customer gathering of enterprise arm of global telco sees launch of four key applications taking advantage of agentic AI capabilities and emphasising the need for robust and secure infrastructure

• March 17, 2026 17 Mar'26

  Lab for autonomous agents to drive boost in manufacturing in India

  Frontier AI company launching Emergence India Labs (EIL) to accelerate the nation’s shift from IT services to autonomous systems and advanced process is use cases such as manufacturing

• March 16, 2026 16 Mar'26

  Revealed: How HMRC has been quietly building surveillance capabilities

  HMRC has bought phone scanning equipment and analysis software capable of extracting data from mobile devices as it steps up its electronic intelligence gathering capabilities, an investigation by Computer Weekly reveals

• March 13, 2026 13 Mar'26

  Openreach trials ‘pioneering’ fibre-optic water leak detection

  UK’s leading broadband provider embarks on test of fibre‑optic leak‑detection system designed to turn cables into thousands of virtual sensors, claiming over two million litres of water saved each day

• March 13, 2026 13 Mar'26

  MTN launches click-to-deploy satellite service on AWS Marketplace

  Global network operator’s StarEdge Horizon launched on global online platform, claiming to be the first satellite connectivity service of its kind available for one-click deployment

• March 13, 2026 13 Mar'26

  Unreliable fleet connectivity driving employee exodus

  Study finds fleets experience an average downtime of 25%, equating to three to four days of downtime per month, while a third of fleet operators still rely on hotspots from mobile devices to provide connectivity on the move

• March 11, 2026 11 Mar'26

  Ford accelerates fleet data capability with Pro AI

  Auto manufacturing giant introduces fleet management software aiming to help organisations manage their fleet operations more effectively and get daily tasks done

• March 11, 2026 11 Mar'26

  Wayve gears up with end-to-end AI for autonomous vehicles

  Mobile technology platform firm teams with UK self-driving company to advance production-ready end-to-end artificial intelligence for assisted and automated driving

• March 10, 2026 10 Mar'26

  Ericsson, Future Technologies scale wireless infrastructure for industrial AI

  Connectivity transformation systems integrator and comms tech giant expand collaboration to accelerate deployment of private 5G and enterprise wireless networks across North America

• March 10, 2026 10 Mar'26

  Neura Robotics accelerates next-generation physical AI

  Robotics firm inks strategic collaboration with chip giant to advance next-generation robotics and physical AI, and work jointly on reference architectures for full-stack robotics systems

• March 09, 2026 09 Mar'26

  MWC 2026: Qualcomm plots out 6G, Wi-Fi 8 future with AI as the new user interface

  Leading comms tech platform provider unveils agentic radio access network management service and AI enhancements for commercial RAN platforms to accelerate value for telcos on the path to 6G

• March 09, 2026 09 Mar'26

  Airspace disruption and geopolitical tensions raise questions over Middle East tech events

  Major gatherings, including Leap and Gisec Global, remain scheduled, but travel disruptions and geopolitical tensions are adding uncertainty

• March 03, 2026 03 Mar'26

  National Grid, Nebius and Emerald hail datacentre power throttling

  In a UK-first trial, Emerald AI acts as intelligence in datacentre energy management to throttle demand at peak loads, including being able to respond rapidly to energy system stress

• February 27, 2026 27 Feb'26

  NTT Data, Ericsson team to scale private 5G, physical AI for enterprises

  Global comms tech provider forges global partnership with business and technology services firm to establish 5G as the foundational operating layer for enterprise AI, looking to scale AI-driven operations securely and consistently

• February 27, 2026 27 Feb'26

  Connectivity, AI drive fleet safety, productivity and decision-making

  Report into state of fleet technology across US reveals three key priorities for the year: increasing productivity, reducing costs and enhancing driver safety – with AI and connected technology serving as engines behind all three

• February 27, 2026 27 Feb'26

  Wildix looks to bring conversations under enterprise control with eSIM

  AI-powered Fixed Mobile Convergence capability designed to connect native mobile calls to enterprise workflows, preserving identity, context and customer insight without requiring an app

• February 26, 2026 26 Feb'26

  Firecell, CloudRAN.AI collaborate to cut cost and complexity of private 5G

  Hot on the heels of the Accelleran merger, purpose-built private 5G connectivity company unveils radio portfolio integration to give system integrators faster, more affordable deployment route across industrial, enterprise sites

• February 25, 2026 25 Feb'26

  Docomo, Keio University claim 5G robot teleoperation first

  Japan's leading mobile operator and global research institute for haptics announce what they call world's first stable, high-fidelity robot via commercial 5G using low-latency slicing.

• February 25, 2026 25 Feb'26

  Nokia, AWS demo agentic AI network slicing with Du, Orange

  ‘Industry-first’ intent-based 5G-Advanced slicing with agentic AI to offer providers with premium network slicing services that respond to real-world situations and enable autonomous intelligence

• February 25, 2026 25 Feb'26

  Alcatel-Lucent looks to make Wi-Fi 7 affordable for everyday connectivity

  Enterprise networking and communication services provider offers entry-level access point based on latest wireless standard to deliver advanced wireless capabilities at a cost-effective price

• February 24, 2026 24 Feb'26

  NUHS and GSMA Foundry team up on 5G and AI in healthcare

  Singapore’s National University Health System is working with GSMA Foundry, Ericsson and Singtel to drive the use of 5G-enabled robotics, ambient AI and holographic surgery in healthcare

• February 24, 2026 24 Feb'26

  Aeris, Verizon Business aim to simplify global IoT expansion

  Wireless IoT provider announces inbound internet of things connectivity relationship with US operator to simplify how multinational enterprises deploy and manage IoT at scale

• February 24, 2026 24 Feb'26

  In-orbit test of Atlas-1 laser terminals sees 100x comms speed gains

  Industry first test of compact and energy-efficient satellite laser terminals in orbit to pave way for more secure, high-bandwidth and affordable space-to-Earth communication for small satellite operators

• February 16, 2026 16 Feb'26

  Myriota introduces satellite-based scalable global asset tracking

  Global provider of satellite IoT connectivity unveils long-life asset tracker designed to deliver reliable global visibility beyond the reach of traditional cellular networks and overcome traditional barriers

• February 13, 2026 13 Feb'26

  Direct-to-device connectivity set to underpin next generation of industrial IoT

  Research from satellite comms firm finds D2D connectivity will underpin the next generation of industrial internet of things, with almost all IoT decision-makers set to adopt the technology in the next 18 months

• February 11, 2026 11 Feb'26

  Cisco shapes up for delivery of critical infrastructure in the AI era

  Annual European expo reveals what IT and networking behemoth claims will be a leap forward in AI adoption, with new products encompassing switches, optics, agentic operations and SASE

• February 10, 2026 10 Feb'26

  HPE goes for gold with Winter Olympics network performance

  Networking firm reveals role played by its legacy business and that of acquired companies as the official network equipment hardware partner for Milano Cortina 2026, connecting venues, athletes, media and operational systems

• February 05, 2026 05 Feb'26

  Hyundai Motor Group and Vodafone IoT deploy connected cars across MENA region

  Internet of things division of leading European telco partners with Korean motor giant to power connected cars in five countries across the Middle East, claiming reliable and secure in-car connectivity that is fully compliant with regional laws

• February 05, 2026 05 Feb'26

  Telna launches $100m travel eSIM growth fund

  Telna unveils investment fund to provide minority capital investment for eSIM startups, the first of which focuses on MVNOs and travel apps

• February 02, 2026 02 Feb'26

  Vodafone IoT, Skylo bring NTN NB-IoT connectivity to global users

  In a ‘notable’ step in enabling the next wave of internet of things solutions, the IoT division of telco teams with non-terrestrial network provider to deliver satellite-based narrowband connectivity

• January 28, 2026 28 Jan'26

  Netmore claims Actility acquisition to herald transformation of Massive IoT

  Acquisition creates largest operator of long-range WAN technology standard to accelerate massive IoT adoption and add key US comms service provider to ecosystem supporting extended IoT connectivity using satellites

• January 27, 2026 27 Jan'26

  GSMA transforms Formula E circuit into 5G testbed

  Global mobile trade association highlights initiative showcasing how mobile connectivity performs in real-world, high-pressure environments

• January 27, 2026 27 Jan'26

  Restaurant industry gets taste for IoT

  Back-of-house reliability emerges as a critical driver of front-of-house performance and profitability as restaurant industry puts IoT on the menu

• January 26, 2026 26 Jan'26

  Chiba University unveils algorithm to reduce blockchain delay in IoT networks

  Researchers develop a lightweight algorithm designed to reorganise network connections to enable secure, low-latency data sharing potentially accelerating secure, real-time data sharing across large-scale IoT ecosystems

• January 23, 2026 23 Jan'26

  Ruckus gears up for networking partnership with TGR Haas F1 Team

  Vistance Networks-owned communications technology provider becomes official networking partner of the TGR Haas F1 Team, delivering purpose‑driven, AI‑enhanced connectivity across team headquarters, trackside operations and hospitality

• January 22, 2026 22 Jan'26

  Airbus, Keysight collaborate on sovereign, standardised 5G NTN

  Design, emulation and test services firm embarks on partnership with aerospace manufacturer giant to explore how 5G non-terrestrial networks can operate from low Earth orbit while remaining interoperable with terrestrial networks

• January 20, 2026 20 Jan'26

  Three Sweden launches commercial 5G SA network

  Leading Swedish operator implements end-to-end 5G standalone network with focus on enterprises in urban areas and the fixed wireless access broadband market

• January 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  Volvo EX60 hits accelerator on in-vehicle connectivity and AI

  Auto maker unveils comms, infotainment and artificial intelligence in all-electric vehicle, including system on a chip said to deliver the highest level of processing power found in its cars to date

• January 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  EasyJet mobile network takes off with BT

  Leading UK airline taps country’s leading comms provider to help connect thousands of crew, aircraft and airports across operations spanning 35 countries and over 150 airports in Europe

• January 19, 2026 19 Jan'26

  Liverpool FC signs WasabiAiR for fast video tagging and search

  Reds can tag video frame-by-frame with AI-based ML-as-a-service to get rapid search and ‘hyper-personalisation’ of footage for fan engagement and partner content

• January 14, 2026 14 Jan'26

  Bath Rugby scrums down with 5G private network

  Telecoms equipment supplier looks to address current performance challenges of legacy Wi-Fi and congested public mobile networks in sports and entertainment venues with dedicated cellular network

• January 13, 2026 13 Jan'26

  Motive accelerates Edge AI safety for automotive operations

  Commercial vehicle AI dash cam said to be able to deliver three times more AI processing power, stereo vision and hands-free two-way communication in an all-in-one device

• January 13, 2026 13 Jan'26

  Samsung, Keysight validate satellite-to-satellite, direct-to-cell 5G mobility

  Technology design, emulation and test services firm collaborates with CE and comms tech giant to validate 3GPP Release 19 non-terrestrial networks band as industry moves towards direct-to-cell satellite services

• January 12, 2026 12 Jan'26

  Eutelsat extends Airbus contract for further low Earth orbit OneWeb satellites

  Satcoms constellation provider orders further 340 craft from space technology manufacturer to offer global connectivity services from LEO locations

• January 12, 2026 12 Jan'26

  Intersec Dubai highlights why AI has become critical in the race against cyber attackers

  Cigna Healthcare’s Jean Wiles warns that healthcare security teams must act faster without sacrificing accuracy or compliance as threats driven by artificial intelligence scale

• January 11, 2026 11 Jan'26

  UAE’s VentureOne to deploy secure autonomy technologies in Europe through Unikie and Solita partners

  Partnerships with Finland’s Unikie and Solita will bring UAE-developed secure autonomy technologies to critical infrastructure, public safety and AI-enabled operations across Northern Europe

• January 09, 2026 09 Jan'26

  Hutchison Ports completes private 5G network at UK hub

  Hutchison Ports taps into global mobile network to support autonomous trucks and future digital innovation