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Networking and communication

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  Ericsson teams with Orange on ‘adaptable, eco-conscious’ networks

  Global telco and comms tech provider collaborate on trials aiming to create more efficient, flexible and sustainable 5G networks, with initiatives including massive MIMO radios, 5G energy-saving, AI, cloud and open RAN

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  Cloudflare outage disrupts public web services

  An outage at web traffic management specialist Cloudflare has caused disruption across the internet

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  Global on-device AI market tops $10bn in 2024

  Research displays the strength of the on-device artificial intelligence device arena as industrial, and embedded AI – as well as micro-power Wi-Fi silicon on chip platforms – enable intelligent computing everywhere

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  NTT Docomo claims successful outdoor 6G AI-driven interface trial

  Japanese operator NTT Docomo accelerates trial of next-generation mobile technologies, resulting in throughput improving by ‘up to 100%’ under real-world outdoor conditions

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Zayo builds backbone for Western US AI growth

  Route connects two of the US’s fastest-growing AI, cloud hubs through first direct inland path, offering a resilient, diverse alternative to the existing corridor while expanding critical access to underserved communities

• 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 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Nokia strengthens AI datacentre network performance

  Supplier enhances portfolio, claiming ‘breakthrough’ network performance for new datacentre switches, doubling throughput and interface performance with added flexibility for range of deployment scenarios

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  MI5 made multiple applications for phone data to identify BBC journalist’s sources

  MI5 discloses it made and authorised unlawful ‘sequential applications’ for Vincent Kearney’s phone data during his time at the BBC, but will neither confirm nor deny whether it undertook further ‘lawful’ surveillance of BBC journalists

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Ericsson opens Bengaluru R&D unit to drive 5G software development

  Research facility enhances comms tech provider’s presence in India, including the growth of application-specific integrated circuit development announced in June 2025

• November 14, 2025 14 Nov'25

  Singapore Sports Hub to get Wi-Fi 7 network

  The upgrade will provide faster, more reliable connections for visitors during concerts and sporting events, and will help manage crowds and improve services

• November 13, 2025 13 Nov'25

  10 World Trade office tower boosts connectivity with indoor 5G solution

  Investors, real estate firm and tech provider deliver small-cell based neutral host network at premier commercial building to provide high-capacity, multi-operator indoor coverage with scalable, sustainable performance

• November 13, 2025 13 Nov'25

  Abu Dhabi hits accelerator on autonomous mobility commercialisation

  Investment arm of Emirates development agency reveals 29 strategic partnerships to drive development of autonomous mobility in increasingly important region for smart mobility

• November 12, 2025 12 Nov'25

  IT services companies and datacentres face regulation as cyber security bill reaches Parliament

  The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will require large IT services companies, including datacentres, to report security incidents within 24 hours

• November 11, 2025 11 Nov'25

  New high-accuracy GPS aims to end navigation woes

  Grab and its tech partners are trialling a system that promises lane-level accuracy, a first for ride-hailing in Southeast Asia

• November 11, 2025 11 Nov'25

  Nokia Bell Labs and KDDI team to research 6G energy efficiency

  Comms research facility enters joint research agreement with leading Japanese operator to explore ways to boost resiliency and energy efficiency on forthcoming generation of mobile networks

• November 11, 2025 11 Nov'25

  North American fleet management systems to show double-digit growth to 2029

  Research from IoT analyst reveals installed base of fleet management systems in North America to reach 33 million units over the next three years, dominated by a handful of providers with installed bases in the millions

• November 10, 2025 10 Nov'25

  Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile form base for EU satellite constellation

  Looking to further strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, European operator and space comms leader advance partnership and select Germany for satellite operations centre

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  City of London deploys SASE to future-proof public infrastructure

  Managed services provider to deliver an end-to-end networking connectivity offering, encompassing what is said to be a UK-first enterprise secure access service edge roll-out for public services

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Vodafone IoT teams with Iridium for NTN NB-IoT connectivity

  Global voice, data and PNT satellite services firm forges a partnership with comms operator’s IoT division to deliver narrow band internet of things connectivity to devices even in the most remote locations

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  IAG aircraft to take off with Wi-Fi Starlink connectivity

  Leading airline group announces strategic investment in satellite-based Wi-Fi connectivity for its aircraft starting from early 2026, with speeds claimed to enable fast downloads, smooth streaming and cloud-based work

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Broadband Forum: 5G FWA offers broadband fix for multi-dwelling units

  Trade association publishes report highlighting simplification of delivering 5G broadband to apartment buildings through new specification that allows a single 5G fixed wireless access modem to deliver high speed connectivity to multiple tenants

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Verizon Business delivers neutral host network to KPMG’s New York City office

  Leading comms provider takes Manhattan headquarters of audit, tax and advisory firm to new levels of communication with a dedicated network powered by 5G network

• 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

  From ambition to action: How the Gulf is turning responsible AI into a global reality

  The Middle East is rapidly advancing in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, driven by strong government strategies. Success in the region requires trust, cultural awareness and alignment with local regulations

• November 05, 2025 05 Nov'25

  Verizon Business, AWS seal fibre deal to accelerate AI applications at scale

  Comms provider and hyperscaler unite on network infrastructure and suite of products designed to enable global enterprises to deploy AI workloads at scale

• 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 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Nokia, Rohde & Schwarz collaborate on AI-powered 6G receiver

  As development of technology to support the next generation of mobile accelerates, global comms tech provider and test and measurement company look to deploy AI and machine learning to take mobile to next level

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  G42 and Cisco expand strategic partnership to drive AI innovation and infrastructure growth

  The UAE-based tech group and global networking giant will co-develop secure AI infrastructure and cyber security solutions to support high-performance computing and datacentre growth

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Ionx, Virgin Media O2 claim UK 5G standalone first

  Neutral host small cell platform integrates offer with live 5G SA network to show how neutral host models are not just viable, but essential to delivering high-performance 5G where customers actually need it

• 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

• November 03, 2025 03 Nov'25

  Opengear cuts network downtime for 35 global sites

  Global managed hosting and cloud services provider has strengthened the resilience of its international network with secure remote access solutions, cutting downtime and accelerating response times across 35 global sites

• October 30, 2025 30 Oct'25

  Vodafone goes for Dell in major Open RAN network modernisation

  European operator selects global IT giant to power regional strategic five-year RAN infrastructure programme to improve connectivity across Europe

• October 30, 2025 30 Oct'25

  Nvidia, Nokia ‘pioneer’ AI platform for 6G comms

  Global comms tech provider and AI leader establish a strategic partnership to enable accelerated development and deployment of next generation AI native mobile networks and AI networking infrastructure

• October 29, 2025 29 Oct'25

  Nokia, Zayo team on future-ready IP network infrastructure

  Upgraded IP network architecture seeks to provide operator’s customers with faster, broader set of services, including cloud access, datacentre connectivity and secure high-speed links

• October 29, 2025 29 Oct'25

  Vintage rail freight system showcases 50-year-old innovation

  A system from national rail operator British Rail in 1975 used distributed computing and a 400km data network to track freight

• 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 29, 2025 29 Oct'25

  E.ON taps Nokia for comms network modernisation

  Five-year deal sees energy supplier deploy network service across optical, IP and fibre domains, laying the foundations for future advancements, including support for sustainability goals in quantum-safe networks

• October 29, 2025 29 Oct'25

  Extreme lands enterprise Wi-Fi 7 wins

  AI-powered networking automation firm reveals number of significant deployments of services based on latest wireless comms standard

• October 28, 2025 28 Oct'25

  VodafoneThree network sharing unlocks ‘significant’ coverage improvements

  Network analyst finds recently merged company’s strategy to pool network resources is paying off for users from broader reach to faster, more reliable connectivity

• October 28, 2025 28 Oct'25

  Cisco and Splunk plot multi-year data fabric journey

  Company leaders talk up their vision for the Cisco Data Fabric that will allow enterprises to gain insights about their IT infrastructure and security posture from machine data wherever it resides, from the network edge to the cloud

• 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 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  AT&T unveils Open RAN call milestone

  US communication giant pushes forward on evolution of wireless networks and the industry’s move towards open architectures with first Open RAN call using third-party radios over commercial network

• October 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  Requtech retrofit programme sees creation of Satcom hub

  Long-standing antenna design company that boasts deployments of parabolic, phased array and troposcatter antennas expands portfolio into the infrastructure side of the Satcom industry

• October 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  BDO Unibank taps Zscaler to secure cloud migration

  Zscaler’s deal with the Philippine bank comes as it is expanding its platform’s capabilities and footprint across Asia

• October 23, 2025 23 Oct'25

  Abu Dhabi bets on autonomous racing to accelerate AI and mobility innovation

  Through the Autonomous Racing League, Aspire and the Advanced Technology Research Council are using high-speed competition to test and advance real-world AI and robotics systems

• October 22, 2025 22 Oct'25

  Render Networks unveils next-generation business intelligence platform

  Digitising network provider embeds advanced data and AI capabilities in bid to ‘redefine’ how entire broadband value chain anticipates risks, forecasts outcomes and uncovers opportunities across large-scale environments

• 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 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  US healthcare providers tap Verizon for neutral host, private 5G combo nets

  Leading comms provider shows continued momentum in the healthcare space for neutral host network and private 5G network products

• October 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  Scottish university claims mobile net breakthrough for remote medicine

  Scottish university engineers use off-the-shelf hardware to build haptic controller for robot arm