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• December 24, 2025 24 Dec'25

  Top 10 networking stories of 2025

  As enterprises become more extended, dealing with network complexity has become almost as important as network performance. The key to this is AI – but only if properly deployed. Discover more in Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2025

• December 18, 2025 18 Dec'25

  GCC operators line up behind 10GIGA vision as 5G-Advanced moves from trials to scale

  Industry leaders say spectrum clarity, AI-native networks and ecosystem coordination will define the next phase of ultra-wideband connectivity and lay the foundations for future 6G services

• December 05, 2025 05 Dec'25

  Cloudflare fixes second outage in a month

  A change to web application firewall policies at Cloudflare caused problems across the internet less than three weeks after another major outage at the service, but no cyber attack is suspected

• December 01, 2025 01 Dec'25

  SASE, SD-WAN evolve as enterprises prioritise unified network security

  Research confirms trend that software-defined wide-area network implementations are increasingly tied to security, with the continual rise of cyber security incidents worldwide only accelerating this dynamic

• November 27, 2025 27 Nov'25

  Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 revs up testing with augmented reality

  Formula 1 team switches from paper guides to incorporate AR designs into its workflow and see quickly how parts form car assemblies resulting in gains in team’s operations that add up to improved performance on the racetrack

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Qatar Airways checks in SD-WAN to take operations to higher altitude

  MENA airline’s worldwide roll-out of airline technology provider’s software-defined wide-area network claimed to set a benchmark for aviation connectivity and performance

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Global Open RAN suppliers scale advanced connectivity in UK

  Comms tech research hub announces latest cohort of international open radio access providers it’s working with to trial, validate and scale advanced connectivity offerings across the UK

• November 05, 2025 05 Nov'25

  Omada unveils software upgrades to accelerate smarter networking

  TP-Link business solutions brand announces enhancement of network software suite claiming to ‘redefine’ the future of network planning, management and deployment

• November 03, 2025 03 Nov'25

  NumoData begins mission to drive AI-powered network intelligence, analytics

  Exfo spin-off begins life backed by Teleo Capital and helmed by former Nokia executive to deliver service assurance, next-generation AIOps and autonomous network operations for communications service providers

• November 03, 2025 03 Nov'25

  VMO2 takes broadband extension into higher orbit with Starlink

  UK-first partnership sees operator team with SpaceX-owned satellite firm to boost mobile coverage in rural areas with no signal

• October 29, 2025 29 Oct'25

  Nvidia, Cisco look to deepen AI innovation across 6G, telecoms

  Comms tech giant and AI leader team to provide a critical AI reference architecture with datacentre switching services looking ahead to next generation of mobile

• October 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  Ericsson, Nokia, Fraunhofer HHI team to drive 6G-era video coding standard

  Comms tech giants and mobile and optical systems manufacturer form collaboration to drive the next generation of video coding standardisation, creating a proof of concept intended to power immersive and AI-driven media in the 6G era

• October 22, 2025 22 Oct'25

  Nokia lands railway comms, optical networking wins across Asia

  Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company to deploy internet protocol/multi-protocol label switching technology, while GBI to build optical network for faster, more resilient connectivity across Middle East

• October 20, 2025 20 Oct'25

  Companion.energy intros cost- and carbon-aware networking

  Belgian energy company turns to comms tech provider to fulfil mission to allow enterprises to turn energy from a cost centre into a strategic advantage through sustainable networking

• October 01, 2025 01 Oct'25

  Cato extends zero trust access to SASE platform

  Capability launched for secure access service edge platform extends zero trust network access to unmanaged devices including personal, contractor and BYOD endpoints

• October 01, 2025 01 Oct'25

  Zen Internet launches Meraki to deliver SD-WAN portfolio

  Zen Internet introduces software-defined wide-area network offer to address needs of businesses as IT budgets come under increasing under pressure while cyber threats rise

• September 25, 2025 25 Sep'25

  Zoom includes AI at no extra cost to crack enterprise adoption puzzle

  Zoom bets on free AI to drive enterprise adoption, despite evidence the highest return on investment comes from back-office automation

• September 17, 2025 17 Sep'25

  Federated Wireless, Cisco validate commercial standard power for Wi-Fi 6E, 7

  Networking and IT giant throws weight behind creating path to emerging wireless standard

• September 09, 2025 09 Sep'25

  IAA Mobility: BMW drives to software-driven future with Snapdragon Ride Pilot

  AI-enabled automated driving system, powered by latest system-on-chips and an automated driving software stack, debuts in the BMW iX3

• August 21, 2025 21 Aug'25

  Moscow exploiting seven-year-old Cisco flaw, says FBI

  US authorities warn of an uptick in state-sponsored exploitation of a seven-year-old vulnerability in Cisco's operating system software

• July 25, 2025 25 Jul'25

  Interview: Cambridge Consultants CEO Monty Barlow scans for tech surprises

  Cambridge Consultants is a technology and consulting business unit of Capgemini. Its chief executive, Monty Barlow, talks about its heritage and vision for the future of digital technology

• July 21, 2025 21 Jul'25

  Darktrace buys network visibility specialist Mira

  AI cyber giant Darktrace buys network security firm Mira for an undisclosed sum, seeking to enhance the tech stack it offers to highly regulated sectors

• July 17, 2025 17 Jul'25

  NetBox Labs raises $35m to modernise infrastructure operations

  Significant investment in second funding round as core platform’s adoption said to be ‘exploding’ as companies race to better deploy, manage and secure business-critical networks and infrastructure

• July 17, 2025 17 Jul'25

  LG adds extra gear to automotive content platform for Kia

  Electronics giant’s Automotive Content Platform to power in-car streaming for European models of all-electric SUV, marking an expansion of in-car experience to key region following successful deployments in Korea

• July 14, 2025 14 Jul'25

  Nokia network APIs available on Google Cloud Marketplace

  Comms tech provider’s applications programming interface now available on Marketplace, specifically quality of service on demand, number verification and device location verification

• July 11, 2025 11 Jul'25

  Pobl Group builds on managed SD-WAN for housing development

  Three-year contract for managed software-defined wide area network service follows merger creating Wales’s largest housing association

• July 04, 2025 04 Jul'25

  Dassault Systèmes accelerates virtual twin offer with Ascon Qube acquisition

  Leading engineering technology provider acquires core technology to advance its virtual twin strategy for factories, with AI-powered, SaaS-ready tech set to enable software-defined automation at the machine level

• June 25, 2025 25 Jun'25

  Swisscom claims world first with sovereign SASE connectivity service

  SASE applied at heart of leading Swiss telco’s converged networking and cyber security offering to deliver customised, advanced networking and security services directly from its own infrastructure

• June 20, 2025 20 Jun'25

  European satellite operators take comms services to higher orbit

  Kyivstar advances direct-to-cell services in Ukraine with Starlink integration and regulatory approval for testing, while Constellation Technologies and Operations announces the imminent launch of its first regenerative 5G mmWave payload

• June 19, 2025 19 Jun'25

  University of Oulu shows machine vision can replace expert presence

  Leading Finnish university and tech hub reveals advances in immersive augmented reality technologies to support remote work and operations and address unique challenges and skill shortages of northern regions

• June 18, 2025 18 Jun'25

  New era of connectivity required to unlock power of AI

  Leading comms tech provider’s report reveals how outdated connectivity is restricting businesses’ ability to capitalise on emerging technologies such as AI

• June 16, 2025 16 Jun'25

  Nokia private wireless flies at Leonardo as Elisa extends for 5G advanced

  Comms tech provider works with global aerospace and defence firm to deliver integrated mission-critical services over private wireless networks for public safety and critical infrastructure, and wins long-term extension with key telco

• June 11, 2025 11 Jun'25

  Cisco Live 2025: The network critical for the future of the AI era

  Network giant unveils simplification of network operations, delivers exponential performance with next-generation devices and fuses security into the network

• June 10, 2025 10 Jun'25

  Cisco reimagines infrastructure for the AI era

  Cisco is betting on an AI-driven, agent-based future for infrastructure management with AI Canvas and a raft of network security capabilities at its Cisco Live 2025 conference

• June 02, 2025 02 Jun'25

  Roig Arena to open with 6GHz Wi-Fi network and advanced analytics

  State-of-the-art sports and events arena set to open in Valencia in September 2025 reveals connectivity set up to guarantee expected fan experience with high-speed connectivity plus optimised venue operations

• May 28, 2025 28 May'25

  HPE Aruba Networking expands distributed services switch platform

  Leading network tech and services provider extends offer with distributed services switches, and expanded wired and wireless portfolio, to meet increasing AI and high-performance computing demands

• May 22, 2025 22 May'25

  Virgin Media O2 Business offers Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile

  UK operator’s business division looks to offer companies seamless, secure collaboration to support flexible working and gain enhanced productivity

• May 22, 2025 22 May'25

  Google gets in gear with Volvo to drive connected vehicle AI

  Swedish car giant and IT behemoth expand partnership with integration of Gemini artificial intelligence to accelerate automotive innovation

• May 21, 2025 21 May'25

  Extreme Networks ups networking AI ante with Platform One

  Leading cloud networking provider announces limited availability of next-gen networking platform attributed with reducing manual tasks by up to 90%

• May 12, 2025 12 May'25

  Wi-Fi 7 trials show ‘significant’ performance gains in enterprise environments

  Wireless technology consortium reveals industry trials of latest Wi-Fi standard in enterprise scenarios revealing increased throughput, lower latency and enhanced efficiency for high-demand applications

• May 07, 2025 07 May'25

  Nokia supplies 1.2Tbps backbone in Pakistan and private wireless to Maersk fleet

  Comms tech provider lands large-scale contracts for optical fixed network in Pakistan and IoT connectivity platform with mobile network to enhance operational efficiency at shipping firm

• May 07, 2025 07 May'25

  DCC signs contracts for major smart meter network upgrade

  UK energy and utilities data company inks major contract with industry partners in IT and communications sector to enable modernisation of Data Service Provider platform

• May 01, 2025 01 May'25

  UK networks feel the strain under AI pressure

  Global internet company’s study finds almost half of UK organisations say their network and connectivity infrastructure is not ready to support new technology initiatives, in particular artificial intelligence

• April 30, 2025 30 Apr'25

  Juniper doubles down on AI as HPE deal faces scrutiny

  Juniper’s ANZ chief highlights strong enterprise adoption of the Mist networking platform, with AI-powered automation delivering cost savings and operational benefits for customers

• April 24, 2025 24 Apr'25

  Nokia seals strategic 5G RAN deal with T-Mobile US

  US ‘un-carrier’ deploys enhanced radio access network technology to boost 5G network, expanding footprint, modernising cell sites and enhancing connectivity to additional subscribers across the country

• April 24, 2025 24 Apr'25

  Critical Manufacturing and Twinzo unveil smart factory digital twin visualisation

  New connector designed to unlock ‘seamless’ manufacturing execution systems-to-3D twin integration, empowering manufacturers with dynamic operational visibility and strategic insights

• April 22, 2025 22 Apr'25

  HyperFiber scales with Render to boost broadband efficiency

  Network workflow automation and productivity optimisation firm’s services deployed to scale fibre deployment across multiple expanding markets in key areas across US

• April 14, 2025 14 Apr'25

  Nokia networking backbone firms up ResetData AI factory

  Deployment of networking backbone to support immediate roll-out of Australia’s first sovereign and sustainable liquid immersion-cooled data centres looks to gain 75% reduction in energy consumption over previous generations

• April 11, 2025 11 Apr'25

  Google Cloud, Juniper Networks accelerate enterprise campus deployment

  AI-native networking platform to use Google’s Cloud WAN service to help accelerate new branch deployments, and offer simplified branch operations with security and agility

• April 09, 2025 09 Apr'25

  Airportr checks in with SITA to enhance traveller baggage delivery services

  Air transport IT provider and baggage management firm combine efforts to give passengers the freedom of baggage-free travel and boost airline efficiency