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July 09, 2026 09 Jul'26
R&A drives AI critical networking infrastructure refresh at Open

Golf governing body partners with networking and comms giant to deliver critical networking infrastructure to major championships and new global headquarters bringing AI-based next-gen connectivity
July 08, 2026 08 Jul'26
NTT Data and HYMH claim physical AI breakthrough

Collaboration embeds AI‑driven quality assurance directly into production, helping validate assembly process in real time to support quality assurance, improve efficiency and enable smarter manufacturing
July 08, 2026 08 Jul'26
Lumen completes Alkira acquisition to boost enterprise networking

Acquisition designed to bring together network and digital services with intelligent networking software and simplify enterprise connections across cloud, AI and hybrid environments
July 08, 2026 08 Jul'26
Road to higher vehicle automation accelerates

Research reveals how vehicle autonomy systems are advancing steadily, with as many as eight million new passenger cars sold globally in 2025 equipped with L2+ advanced driver assistance systems capabilities

July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
AI workloads to test mobile network capability

Research across 22 markets finds which 5G network metrics emerging AI use cases will place under stress, relative to standard internet traffic
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Druid Software acquires Node-H to accelerate private 4G, 5G

Core network software provider adds team and IP assets of RAN software and user equipment technologies developer to increase capacity to support customers and partners
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
How 5GA and AI are reshaping heritage tourism

From Xi’an’s immersive heritage experiences to Dubai’s smart tourism ambitions, Shaanxi’s blend of 5G-Advanced networks, generative AI and digital cultural preservation offers a blueprint for the future of destination experiences
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Space comms enters next phase as SpaceX raises the stakes

Research finds satellite industry that is seeing results of Elon premium in a frontier economy, with ownership of data and services becoming a key issue.
July 07, 2026 07 Jul'26
Singtel’s AI push could lift its digital business to a third of earnings

Singtel’s group CEO, Yuen Kuan Moon, says the telco is investing in datacentres, GPUs and AI services while staying focused on shareholder returns
July 03, 2026 03 Jul'26
Zoom inks deal to acquire Common Room

AI-first communications and collaboration firm enters into definitive agreement to acquire AI-native go-to-market intelligence platform

July 03, 2026 03 Jul'26
AI to revolutionise industrial internet in oil and gas markets

Research shows how the global industrial internet market is experiencing rapid expansion, with upstream segment at the forefront of adoption
July 02, 2026 02 Jul'26
UK competition authority fast-tracks Nexfibre altnet acquisition

UK regulatory watchdog approves next phase of UK broadband provider’s acquisition of leading independent company, but rivals warn of diminished competition
July 02, 2026 02 Jul'26
Berlin Fire and Rescue Service enhances passive network infrastructure

Looking to ensure that rescue and fire-fighting operations continue to run seamlessly in the future, Germany’s largest professional fire department modernises passive network infrastructure
July 01, 2026 01 Jul'26
Tata Communications strengthens India-Singapore connectivity corridor

AI-ready connectivity investments look to enable enterprises to connect across continents with secure, high-speed, dynamic, self-managed and low-latency infrastructure
July 01, 2026 01 Jul'26
Myriota launches hybrid 5G satellite and cellular IoT network

Satellite IoT connectivity firm adds cellular connectivity to its 5G non-terrestrial network and asset tracker device to create a hybrid IoT network that is claimed to deliver ‘seamless’ satellite and cellular coverage
July 01, 2026 01 Jul'26
Open Cosmos takes Earth observation into near-real time

Space company unveils next generation of Earth observation satellites designed to deliver near-real-time intelligence from space, and transform how large enterprises respond to climate disasters and security threats
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
Samsung, KDDI complete AI-based 5G SA network optimisation trial

CE giant and leading Japanese telco reveal AI-powered radio access network optimisation service designed to deliver up to 52% improvement in 5G downlink throughput
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
MWC Shanghai 2026: Gulf operators look to U6GHz as the next step in 5G Advanced evolution

As AI dominates conversations across the telecoms industry, operators are increasingly facing a parallel challenge: ensuring that mobile networks can evolve fast enough to support the next generation of intelligent applications
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
Vodafone looks to serve 5G+ ace at Wimbledon

UK operator claims world-first 5G+ Serve experience as official connectivity partner of tennis championships uses network slicing to make shots from robotic arm
June 30, 2026 30 Jun'26
HPE Discover 2026: Powering Siemens Healthineers’ life-saving vision

Siemens Healthineers’ head of clinical marketing discusses the technology behind the firm’s advances in medical imaging
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
British public won’t tolerate cyber disruption any more

The British public’s tolerance for cyber disruption, particularly at high-profile organisations such as retailers, is wearing thin, according to a TalkTalk Business study
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
BT Group, Verizon to form enterprise comms joint venture

UK, US comms giants unite to create a scaled international connectivity platform for customers focused on multinational connectivity underpinned by a platform designed for the age of cloud and AI
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
Cellular IoT reached new heights in 2025

Research finds highly diverse IoT market divided into multiple ecosystems, with approximately 4.8 billion devices connected to wide area networks based on cellular or low-power tech
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
Contrivian broadens Horizon for first response connectivity

Mission-critical enterprise and government comms provider claims to be redefining connectivity, bringing reliable field communications with intelligent 5G/LTE routing and SD-WAN
June 29, 2026 29 Jun'26
ITS, Nufibre extend UK broadband offerings

UK business connectivity full-fibre operator strengthens access to purpose-built business connectivity across England, Scotland and Wales, while fellow altnet looks to make broadband management simpler and more accessible
June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26
SES, Tototheo global expand multi-orbit maritime services

Space solutions company expands partnership with connectivity and technology firm promising to deliver worldwide maritime customers with consistent, reliable connectivity that supports critical vessel operations
June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26
US sports venues score with Extreme, MatSing multi-beam Wi-Fi

Strategic partnership delivers stadium connectivity promising increased capacity, simplified operations and reduced infrastructure requirements
June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26
AI surge sees fibre become nervous system of thinking economy

Study shows how fibre broadband and AI infrastructure are becoming increasingly interdependent – from datacentre interconnection and middle-mile capacity to edge connectivity, resilient transport and real-time applications
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
Intelligent eyewear market sees opportunities

Study shows accelerating adoption of augmented reality and smart glasses, while virtual reality segment declines after weak consumer demand, ageing product cycles and limited new product introductions
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
Nokia accelerates AI for networking drive

Spate of activity sees global comms tech provider announce expanded collaboration with hyperscaler, as well as a joint proof of concept with data and AI company to support autonomous networks for the AI era
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
Qualcomm gains AI edge with Modular acquisition

Connected comms tech platform provider makes strategic buyout to accelerate adoption of edge-to-cloud AI platforms by developers, OEMs, ODMs, cloud service providers and model creators
June 25, 2026 25 Jun'26
MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues

AI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
WEI intros Starlink-powered managed enterprise connectivity

Managed connectivity solution pairs leading satellite network with enterprise integration and field technicians to deliver resilient primary and backup internet across every site
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
Truecaller rings up Telna to power in-app travel eSIM service

Caller ID and spam call-blocking service selects multi-network infrastructure to power its recently launched travel eSIM service, allowing users to buy and activate a global eSIM directly in app
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
GSMA launches global satellite regulatory playbook

Guide designed to provide practical recommendations for regulators seeking to create harmonised, technology-neutral satellite frameworks that prioritise societal needs, consumer protection and sustainable investment
June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26
Cisco: Legacy networks can no longer support the new AI workforce

At Cisco Connect 2026 Singapore, tech leaders and policymakers warn that businesses must modernise their IT infrastructure and governance frameworks to pave the way for agentic AI
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Physical AI to drive private 5G market

Study finds non-public networks based on 3GPP-defined 5G specifications are increasingly replacing LTE across many verticals, with a market potential far exceeding that of previous technology generations
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
South Essex councils deploy IoT networks to power smart city services

Councils create a shared regional network to help roll out smarter local services faster and at lower cost, with the project delivered £40,000 under budget while achieving 98% regional coverage
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Blue Planet, Telefónica unveil AI-powered 5G slicing design proof of concept

German telco joins forces with optical tech provider on joint proof of concept demonstrating how AI agents can support the design and fulfilment of 5G network slicing services, reducing complex service design tasks
June 23, 2026 23 Jun'26
Nokia, t3 Broadband, Aureon team to deploy optical AI connectivity

Comms tech provider teams with US operator to provide AI-ready optical route connecting North Dakota datacentre to Chicago metro area
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
HMD Secure, Qualcomm and StreamWIDE forge NR Sidelink collaboration

Partnership unveils NR Sidelink-powered device-to-device communications boasting tech firsts for first responders and critical infrastructure teams operating beyond network coverage
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
VodafoneThree extends CityFibre partnership to support broadband services

Leading independent broadband provider secures new mobile network transmission contract to reach 5G Standalone ambitions supporting retail services, enabling greater capacity, faster speeds and new retail products
June 22, 2026 22 Jun'26
Ericsson and unveils national 5G, 6G, AI test centre in Sweden

Global comms tech provider invests more than SEK 300m to create ‘unique’ test environment for next-generation mobile networks to shorten time for market-ready solutions
June 19, 2026 19 Jun'26
4G persists as 5G availability and usage gap widens across Europe

Research reveals that the vast majority of Europe’s connectivity is still over 4G, and while the performance uplift of 5G Standalone is real, deployment in the region is localised to just 11 networks
June 19, 2026 19 Jun'26
Keysight’s chief technologist on the path to 6G

Balaji Raghothaman, Keysight’s chief technologist for 6G, discusses what it takes for the telecoms industry to move to 6G, from supporting AI workloads to integrating with satellites connectivity and driving enterprise use cases
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
Rising memory costs reshape smartphone economics

Smartphone trade-in market data reveals new dynamics as higher device prices drive greater reliance on trade-ins and refurbished units
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
Snapdragon START kicks off next phase of personal AI with XR smart glasses

Qualcomm launches AI-based programme to enable brands to design and scale personal AI devices, starting with smart glasses
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
F1 Japanese Grand Prix podiums with 5G SA and mmWave use cases

Ericsson and SoftBank reveal Formula One success in balancing diverse communication services on a single 5G network through the convergence of network slicing and mmWave
June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26
Applied Materials unveils integrated visual system for next-gen smart glasses

Co-optimised smart glasses system designed to bring high-performance augmented reality displays to market faster, featuring improved visual performance, integration and scalable manufacturing
June 17, 2026 17 Jun'26
Uplink traffic gains momentum as 5G subscriptions top three billion

Research from Ericsson counts 162 million new 5G subscriptions in the first quarter of 2026, bringing the total to 3.1 billion, with steadily growing service offerings based on 5G SA network slicing