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Mobile apps and software
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July 03, 2024
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Jul'24
North America surge drives global 5G connections to two-billion mark
First quarter of 2024 sees 185 million new top-end mobile additions, with total now projected to hit 7.7 billion by 2028
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July 01, 2024
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Jul'24
Telefónica, Nokia offer ‘unique’ private 5G networks service in Spain
Partnership to see companies – especially those in industrial and logistics sectors – able to implement up to 100 digitisation services in cloud, private mobile networks and edge computing with 5G connectivity
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July 01, 2024
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Jul'24
VMO2 hits high as it completes Shared Rural Network first phase
Glencoe Mountain Resort in Scotland becomes 227th site to gain improved 4G coverage as part of VMO2 roll-out
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June 27, 2024
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Jun'24
Qt lands on LG advanced automotive content platform
Software developer and CE giant extend partnership to power UI/UX development of in-car infotainment services
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June 27, 2024
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Jun'24
Nokia, Telefónica team to boost adoption of 5G SA network APIs
Leading operator inks agreement to explore new API opportunities based on 5G standalone capabilities for businesses in Spain and Germany through use of comms tech provider’s Network Exposure Function
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June 27, 2024
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Jun'24
Verizon brings portable connectivity to events with Network in a Box
Comms provider Verizon launches critical communications prototype to support operations, security, event production and fan experience in venues when a permanent private network is not available
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June 24, 2024
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Jun'24
Starlink, Comcast collaborate to expand enterprise managed connectivity
Network giant’s broadband, wireless provider inks deal to claim to be first major network provider to team up with Elon Musk-led satellite communications company to offer enterprise customers services for improved network redundancy
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June 24, 2024
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Jun'24
Global Telco AI Alliance founders establish LLM joint venture
Founders of a global consortium of telcos looking to make best use of artificial intelligence form joint venture to codevelop and launch multilingual large language model tailored to companies such as themselves
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June 20, 2024
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Jun'24
Three UK, Ericsson claim new standard for smart and sustainable mobile networks
Leading comms tech provider and operator claim to have successfully improved energy efficiency by up to 70% at selected UK sites using AI-powered hardware and software services
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June 20, 2024
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Jun'24
Orange Mobile sets out 5G private SA deployment at Paris 2024 Olympics
Orange outlines the mobile infrastructure for forthcoming Olympics, equipping 15,000 athletes and providing a range of offers for foreign visitors, relying on 5G private standalone to connect major venues
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June 19, 2024
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Jun'24
Nokia and Google Cloud collaborate to hasten 5G applications with telco APIs
Comms tech provider and leading cloud firm partner to help developers worldwide create 5G applications faster and enrich developer experience with generative AI capabilities
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June 18, 2024
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Jun'24
Bayanat and Oxa team up to drive innovation in autonomous vehicle technology
Autonomous vehicle software provider Oxa inks partnership with AI-powered geospatial solutions company Bayanat AI, aimed at advancing the development and deployment of AV systems
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June 18, 2024
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Jun'24
HPE Aruba Networking to connect new Everton stadium
Premier League football club inks deal with leading networking firm to become official supplier of soon-to-be-completed stadium
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June 17, 2024
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Jun'24
IBM deploys GenAI to power new Wimbledon features
With Wimbledon 2024 running at the start of July, IBM has used the Watsonx platform with GenAI to power a new catchup feature
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June 17, 2024
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Jun'24
VMO2 boosts fibre, mobile comms in Essex, Manchester
Latest expansion for joint-venture UK fibre network to see it deliver network to over 12,000 premises east of London, boosting local connectivity
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June 14, 2024
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Jun'24
Nokia unveils software to expand and simplify APIs
Nokia’s Network Exposure Platform aims to expand and simplify the number of network application programming interfaces available to service providers, their partners and customer channels
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June 14, 2024
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Jun'24
Amdocs simplifies eSIM activation with Google Cloud
Communications software provider and cloud giant announce partnership to streamline embedded subscriber identity module onboarding and activation with automated, remote real-time processes
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
Vonage, Telstra team to accelerate digital transformation with network APIs
Ericsson-owned cloud communications provider partners with Australian operator to combine network APIs with API platform and 5G network capabilities to enable enterprises to build applications for optimised customer experiences
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
Barcelona kicks off edge to cloud to customise fan experience
Aiming to fulfil its ‘mes que un club’ ethos, Spanish football giant pulls networking ‘palanca’ to offer fans customised experience at legendary stadium, becoming official edge-to-cloud partner for next four seasons
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
Enterprises scale private wireless for additional use cases, industrial sites
Study shows enterprises expanded private wireless networks use or deployed them in another location
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June 13, 2024
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Jun'24
eSIM Go checks in with Lufthansa on-brand global travel service
Aviation group partners with embedded subscriber identity module company to provide mobile data services to passengers across four of its airlines, enabling travellers to stay connected in more than 150 countries while avoiding data roaming charges
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June 11, 2024
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Jun'24
O2 Telefónica, Ericsson renew core network partnership
German operator and leading comms tech provider agree multi-year contract extension to realise network of the future
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June 10, 2024
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Jun'24
Telenor IoT launches testing facility for internet-connected tech
Nordic operator announces initial work being undertaken at its recently opened internet of things test lab, aiming to help customers understand how their connected IoT products behave before deployment
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June 07, 2024
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Jun'24
DDoS gang threatens to disrupt European elections
Russian hacktivists are threatening to disrupt the European Parliament elections, while the BBC reports on new deepfake threats to the UK’s electoral process
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June 07, 2024
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Jun'24
eSIM set to be next mobile industry disruptor
Even though its current acceptance and take-up is low, embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) pinpointed by industry report to be the next industry disruptor, bringing about lasting changes to the way people connect with mobile providers and ...
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June 06, 2024
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Jun'24
Vodafone, i2CAT unveil Open RAN management system
Vodafone reveals development of open RAN technology in series of joint research projects with academia and research institutions at expanding Innovation Centre in Málaga
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June 05, 2024
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Jun'24
Nokia, Telia claim successful outdoor trial in 6 GHz range with massive MIMO
Global comms tech provider teams with leading Nordic operator to complete field pilot in upper 6 GHz spectrum band range to add capacity and coverage to existing macro cell sites in dense urban environments for 5G-Advanced and 6G networks
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June 04, 2024
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Jun'24
HPE looks to simplify deployment of private enterprise 5G
Edge-to-cloud global enterprise infrastructure company launches dedicated service designed to remove the complexity of managing, deploying and purchasing enterprise private cellular networks
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June 04, 2024
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Jun'24
Sateliot to launch four satellites in 5G IoT programme
Leading satellite operator continues on its programme of delivering 5G communications by deploying the first 5G-IoT satellite constellation
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May 30, 2024
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May'24
US smartphone users kept same devices for longest time period yet
The latest investigation of the US mobile device trade-in market by risk management solutions provider shows for the auto, lifestyle and housing protection $874m put into consumers’ pockets in first quarter of 2024
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May 30, 2024
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May'24
Qatar Airways taps Starlink for complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi
Qatar Airways becomes first leading airline in MENA to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity via Elon Musk firm
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May 29, 2024
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May'24
Condor spreads wings with Intelsat in-flight connectivity
Germany’s leading leisure airline inks deal with integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator to extend Wi-Fi product to short- and medium-haul routes using Airbus A32xneo aircraft
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May 29, 2024
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May'24
UK rural mobile scheme in danger of missing coverage targets
House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts slams progress and reporting to date on flagship UK mobile connectivity scheme, and warns of potential funding issues that will hamper development
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May 28, 2024
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May'24
Japan Airlines takes off with Intelsat for enhanced in-flight connectivity
Leading aircraft manufacturer to complete satellite communications company’s electronically steered array factory installation on latest generations of 737 aircraft boasting wide coverage and low latency.
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May 28, 2024
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May'24
5G innovation fuelling deal flow and growth pipelines
Study highlights how business and enterprise market will become essential to commercial success of 5G industry, with network slicing and private wireless networks becoming areas of focus
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May 24, 2024
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May'24
Arctic Semiconductor 5G private networks tech gains 3GPP accreditation
Low-power, RF and mixed-signal chipsets provider announces 3GPP Compliant Platform for 5G private networks boasting ‘pivotal’ capabilities in terms of performance and power consumption
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May 21, 2024
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May'24
Ericsson, Tele2 shake it off with 5G in Sweden for Taylor Swift
Swedish operator and global comms tech provider claim to have revolutionised mobile experiences with 5G technology milestone for music megastar’s concerts at Friends Arena in Stockholm
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May 20, 2024
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May'24
Swiss International Air Lines takes off with global eSIM service
Switzerland’s largest air carrier collaborates with eSIM Go to launch global embedded subscriber identity module designed to provide passengers with convenient and affordable mobile data connectivity during their travels
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May 16, 2024
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May'24
Virgin Media O2 claims Shared Rural Network milestone
Community-owned island In the Hebrides becomes 150th site to benefit from improved mobile connectivity after operator deploys helicopters, boats and off-road vehicles to deliver and install a 4G mast to Isle of Eigg
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May 13, 2024
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May'24
Maria 01 rolls out ambitious pan-Europe startup plan
Ten-year plan will see pan-Nordic tech startup ecosystem based in Finnish capital
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May 08, 2024
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May'24
Police accessed phone records of ‘trouble-making journalists’
The Police Service of Northern Ireland ran a rolling programme to monitor phone records of journalists to identify the source of police leaks, it was claimed today
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May 08, 2024
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May'24
Germany: European Court of Justice ruling on EncroChat could lead to new legal challenges
A ruling by the European Court of Justice could prompt legal challenges in EncroChat prosecutions in Germany and other EU states
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May 03, 2024
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May'24
Nokia, Infobip team to accelerate CPaaS API development
Global cloud communications platform teams with comms services provider to enable developers to build wider array of network-powered applications
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May 01, 2024
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May'24
Australia’s Qantas apologises for mobile app data breach
Australian flag carrier Qantas has apologised after a glitch in its mobile application temporarily enabled some customers to view the flights and booking details of other frequent fliers on two separate occasions
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May 01, 2024
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May'24
TomTom maps out support for Qualcomm IoT
Mobile platform giant to use location technology firm’s global map data to help provide asset tracking solutions to meet asset visibility needs and challenging use cases across industries
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April 30, 2024
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Apr'24
Nokia and Vodafone claim successful Open RAN trial in Italy
Leading comms tech provider and operator have successfully completed an end-to-end Open RAN trial on Vodafone Italy’s live 5G standalone network, including hybrid cloud application platform connected to dedicated 5G core
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April 30, 2024
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Apr'24
SES agrees to acquire Intelsat
After abortive attempt a year ago, leading satellite operators present takeover deal that they say will result in creating a stronger multi-orbit operator with around 60% of revenue in high-growth segments
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April 30, 2024
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Apr'24
Intelsat and CNH sow seeds of smart farming satellite connectivity
Firms partner to deliver field-ready connectivity in hard-to-reach locations to support precision agriculture applications, starting with deployment in Brazil
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April 29, 2024
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Apr'24
Nokia hails MENA successes with 5G and cloud
Nokia inks key tech deals in UAE and Qatar to upgrade connectivity and drive 5G enterprise innovation, as well as to offer cloud interconnect service layer to enhance services for hyperscalers
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April 29, 2024
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Apr'24
Digital Catapult welcomes new suppliers to test 5G Open RAN deployability
Advanced digital technology innovation centre that aims to drive early adoption of emerging technologies by UK businesses offers opportunity for Open RAN companies to test products in a real-world outdoor environment