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December 27, 2024
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Dec'24
Top 10 ANZ stories of 2024
The 2024 tech landscape in Australia and New Zealand was dotted with developments spanning cloud migrations and AI adoption to heightened data security and real-time data streaming
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December 20, 2024
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Dec'24
Railway connectivity on track to break $1bn revenue mark
Research finds spending on Future Railway Mobile Communication System based on 5G and LTE networks will gain speed over the next three years, with Asia being the engine of growth
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December 19, 2024
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Dec'24
Nokia and e& UAE claim world first in end-to-end network slicing for premium apps
Intent-based network slicing solution allows leading MENA operator to enhance user experiences for premium services such as enterprise applications
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December 19, 2024
19
Dec'24
Vodafone, Google unite to improve customer experience
Vodafone and Google team up to boost 5G upload speeds for Pixel users with the introduction of new MIMO technology to support demand for high-quality, immersive and interactive applications
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December 18, 2024
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Dec'24
Verizon, Nvidia launch 5G-powered AI service for enterprises
Telco combines secure private next-gen mobile network and private mobile edge compute with leading AI processor firm’s technology to deliver real-time AI services at the edge
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December 18, 2024
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Dec'24
NXP expands automotive networking and connectivity portfolio
Communications infrastructure chip firm makes strategic purchase of company specialising in advanced driver-assistance systems and in-vehicle infotainment applications
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December 17, 2024
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Dec'24
Top 10 telecoms stories of 2024
Over the past 12 months, the telecoms market has seen a wave of new technologies, both in the fixed and wireless sector, and even the opening of a new computing space defined by the internet of things
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December 16, 2024
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Dec'24
Nokia claims European 5G cloud RAN and standalone mmWave firsts
Comms tech provider claims milestones in radio access networks and fixed wireless access connectivity, looking to provide more agile network services to customers by bringing network usage closer to the edge and closing digital divide
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December 13, 2024
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Dec'24
Mobile industry unlocks new opportunities with open APIs
Intelligence arm of global mobile trade association finds significant progress made by mobile industry and cloud providers when it comes to opening up their networks to developers through open APIs
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December 12, 2024
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Dec'24
Nokia and Motorola integrate drone tech for public safety and mission-critical industries
AI-enabled 4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution to offer enhanced situational awareness, remote operations and faster decision-making to help first responder agencies and industries
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December 05, 2024
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Dec'24
CMA gives Vodafone-Three merger green light
The deal is on. Now Ofcom will need to ensure Vodafone-Three doesn’t raise consumer or wholesale mobile network prices
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December 05, 2024
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Dec'24
Sateliot closes €30m financing with EIB for satellite IoT
Long-term lending institution of the European Union announces first venture debt operation with Spanish space company to aid internet of things connectivity
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December 04, 2024
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Dec'24
Vodafone UK, eSIM Go look to remove MVNO barriers to entry
Embedded subscriber identity module provider and operator look to allow organisations with subscription model able to provide UK mobile services via rapid, automated MVNO-in-a-box enablement without upfront risk, cost or commitment
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December 02, 2024
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Dec'24
Bin lorries drive Scotland’s largest mobile network study
Study in Glasgow region to gather data about throughput speed, signal strength, network generation and frequency band from the UK’s four mobile operators while people’s bins are being emptied
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November 28, 2024
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Nov'24
Eseye looks to Sateliot to ‘revolutionise’ global IoT
Global IoT connectivity provider looks to the skies to expand and enhance internet of things reach, going beyond the current cellular offer
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November 28, 2024
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Nov'24
UK space agency issues funding call to improve hard-to-reach connectivity
Government plans programme to back improved connectivity to support education, research, tourism, conservation, local businesses and healthcare in so-called hard-to-reach places
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November 28, 2024
28
Nov'24
5G and LTE drive global cellular IoT connections past four billion mark
Study finds growth of 5G IoT, particularly in automotive connectivity and fixed wireless access, transforming connectivity landscape by providing low-latency, high-speed networks to previously underserved regions
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November 28, 2024
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Nov'24
Orange Business upgrades Live GenAI network offering
European network and digital integrator unveils range of plug-and-play GenAI services for businesses
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November 27, 2024
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Nov'24
Nokia and Du deliver successful transport network slicing trial
Further expansion of advanced wireless across the Middle East sees leading UAE operator test standalone network to gain benefits of dedicated infrastructure and reduce overall energy consumption
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November 27, 2024
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Nov'24
Airbus rolls out HBCplus connectivity for Emirates A350 fleet
Leading Middle East airline unveils aircraft to fleet including ‘state-of-the-art’ aerodynamics, lightweight materials and HBCplus connectivity
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November 26, 2024
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Nov'24
Mobile industry poised for wave of 5G Standalone, 5G Advanced
Global comms tech provider’s annual assessment of mobile industry shows network data traffic projected to grow almost 200% to the end of 2030, when there will be 6.3 billion global 5G subscriptions
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November 26, 2024
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Nov'24
Cisco, NTT Data simplify 5G connectivity for global mobile workforce
IT and comms giant expands global partnership with digital business to enhance secure wireless access, digital services and experiences for mobile enterprises across 180 countries
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November 25, 2024
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Nov'24
National 5G Standalone could save UK police 11 million hours a year
National roll-out of 5G Standalone network could save 11 million hours annually for UK police – around seven working days per officer per year – freeing them up for front-line operations
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November 22, 2024
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Nov'24
Indoor 6G trial shows major throughput gain
Trial of indoor communications shows AI propels 6G throughput by 6-16% and stationary tests conducted at 25 points along a test route confirm 18% improvement
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November 22, 2024
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Nov'24
Deloitte: GenAI paving the way for transformative future for comms
Annual report into prospects for global technology, media and telecommunications industry paints a challenging picture as GenAI reshapes limits of comms tech and aggregation comes to streaming
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November 20, 2024
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Nov'24
Virgin Media O2 streamlines fixed and mobile service delivery
UK operator claims major milestone in its long-term network evolution strategy by switching on Converged Interconnect Network to rationalise and enhance service delivery
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November 20, 2024
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Nov'24
Telenor unveils analytics and insights service for IoT devices
Leading Nordic operator unveils ‘game-changer’ analytics and insights service for businesses looking to make use of the full potential of their internet of things fleet data
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November 19, 2024
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Nov'24
5G and LTE CBRS market to exceed $1.3bn by 2027
Study finds regulatory, standardisation and technical implementation activities are leading to a renewed wave of enthusiasm for coordinated shared use of 150MHz of spectrum in the 3.5GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band
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November 18, 2024
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Nov'24
Midlands, North East fire and rescue services to use Motorola control room platform
Comms tech provider continues momentum in UK emergency arena, working with four services in the Midlands and North East to deploy shared control room service
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November 18, 2024
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Nov'24
Red Hat and SoftBank enhance wireless network orchestration
Leading open source provider and Japanese IT business and comms operator team to advance integration of AI technology within the radio access network infrastructure and enable faster data processing and resource optimisation
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November 18, 2024
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Nov'24
Ubotica and Kongsberg ‘pioneer’ new era of autonomous smart satellites
Satellite AI firm teams with satellite mission integrator to accelerate mainstream autonomous satellite missions powered by edge AI and enable efficient satellite operations with cloud removal, data compression and real-time feature detection
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November 15, 2024
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Nov'24
EE scales Ben Nevis mountain rescue connectivity
Partnership with Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team sees 4G mast fitted with an antenna and cabling to support search and rescue operations in the area
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November 15, 2024
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Nov'24
Nvidia, SoftBank claim AI, 5G telecom pilot first
AI processor leader joins Japanese telco on AI Aerial platform for outdoor pilot of what is said to be world’s first combined AI and 5G network
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November 14, 2024
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Nov'24
Nokia acquires Rapid tech assets, takes Ionian submarine cable to 800Gbps
Acquisition designed to strengthen network API product development expanding ecosystem to use 5G, 4G network capabilities while comms tech company claims capacity-reach record for unrepeated transmission over 330km between Italy and Greece
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November 14, 2024
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Nov'24
UK government accelerates 4G roll-out in rural Wales
Businesses in so-called hard-to-reach parts of UK principality now said to be able to benefit from mobile network upgrades to deliver faster and more reliable internet as part of the UK government’s £5bn scheme
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November 14, 2024
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Nov'24
GenAI apps boost interest in differentiated 5G connectivity
Study shows over a third of 5G smartphone users are interested in paying for differentiated connectivity and almost a quarter are willing to pay up to 35% more for guaranteed fast and secure connectivity for high-capacity applications
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November 13, 2024
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Nov'24
Electric vehicle tipping point for US drivers expected in next 10 years
Accenture report warns automakers to adopt a life-centric approach to understand the next wave of EV buyers and their individual values
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November 13, 2024
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Nov'24
Scottish Fire and Rescue enhances control room tech
Investment in cloud-hosted command and communications service designed to mobilise firefighters, and help improve safety and security in Scotland
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November 13, 2024
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Nov'24
Ex-boxer fights US government over legality of Sky ECC cryptophone intercepts
Lawyers for former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic argue that US prosecutors’ reliance on messages obtained by a European police hacking operation into the SKY ECC encrypted phone network breaches the US constitution
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November 12, 2024
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Nov'24
VMO2 claims SRN TNS first in South Uist
Mobile total not spot site on Scottish island sees UK operator become first in country to successfully build such a facility as part of second phase of government-funded Shared Rural Network programme
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November 11, 2024
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Nov'24
Dublin City Council teams with Ookla to tackle telecoms deficits
Local authority for Irish capital looks to close information gap and digital divide to understand 4G, 5G network performance across different times of day, device types, and both indoor and outdoor settings
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November 08, 2024
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Nov'24
Automotive drives strong Q4, fiscal year for Qualcomm
Leading mobile platform processor manufacturer reveals robust end of year, with strong growth in segments such as handsets, PC, automotive and industrial IoT
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November 07, 2024
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Nov'24
5G redefines live events economics
Study from leading comms tech provider reveals 5G elevates connectivity experiences at events, notably concerts, with 5G users being 20% more satisfied than 4G peers at 2024’s biggest events
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November 07, 2024
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Nov'24
VMO2 claims UK 5G standalone small cells first
Service provider claims UK first with successful deployments of 5G standalone small cells on existing street furniture in England’s second city to increase mobile capacity in exceptionally busy areas surrounding main thoroughfares
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November 07, 2024
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Nov'24
US smart city lights up solid-state LiDAR technology
Pioneer US smart city and associated 5G ecosystem collaborates with solid-state scanning light detection and tech provider to deploy latest range of sensors
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November 06, 2024
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Nov'24
Oracle taps Vodafone Business to provide global IoT connectivity
Integrated communications and cloud services provider teams with operator’s internet of things division to bring connectivity to enterprise communications platform users
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November 05, 2024
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Nov'24
CMA offers potential solution to Vodafone and Three’s merger issues
Remedies Working Paper published by UK competition watchdog into merger of leading telcos says deal may proceed if appropriate remedies are implemented
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November 04, 2024
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Nov'24
Virgin Media O2 forges ahead with SME partnerships
UK operator launches new partnerships to benefit small business customers aiming to deliver more than just reliable connectivity and equip them with the technology, resources and networks to succeed
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November 04, 2024
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Nov'24
How AI is impacting global connectivity
Jürgen Hatheier, international CTO of Ciena, discusses the role of connectivity in the age of artificial intelligence and how the company is helping service providers navigate this transformative period
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November 01, 2024
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Nov'24
Rivada, Colt collaborate to claim ‘unique’ LEO satellite connectivity
Global digital infrastructure company teams with satco to provide next-generation connectivity low Earth orbit network attributed with necessary speed, security and performance