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Networking and communication

• May 08, 2026 08 May'26

  GSMA: €205bn funding gap leaving Europe’s critical infrastructure at risk

  The global mobile association calls on targeted regulatory reform from European governments to close the 5G funding gap by focusing on consolidation and smarter spectrum policy

• May 08, 2026 08 May'26

  Alkira acquisition gives Lumen cloud connectivity control plane

  Acquisition to see physical infrastructure and programmable network united with cloud-native control plane to deliver a single, digital connectivity platform with cloud-to-cloud and datacentre-interconnect

• May 08, 2026 08 May'26

  Neos Networks, Cornerstone and StonesThro power UK sovereign edge cloud

  Strategic collaboration designed to enable distributed microscale AI compute with national, resilient connectivity for critical sectors

• May 08, 2026 08 May'26

  Swissto12, HPS/LSS intro satellite unfurling antenna reflector

  Swiss manufacturer of advanced satellite solutions collaborates with German space subsystem provider for space tech system intended enable operations of small-GEO D2D satellite

• May 07, 2026 07 May'26

  Extreme Connect 26: Wi-Fi 7 line aims to address needs of 6GHz era

  Wi-Fi 7 access points designed to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity and key deployment made at University of Florida arena

• May 06, 2026 06 May'26

  Extreme Connect 26: Agent ONE takes forward network AI

  Network firm launches ‘smarter, faster, autonomous’ approach to enterprise networking, with its operating model moving from assistive AI to autonomous, always-on operations

• May 05, 2026 05 May'26

  Glasgow researchers use machine learning to build network digital twin

  Automated machine learning is being used to build a digital twin of complex networks, saving hours compared with traditional network testing

• May 01, 2026 01 May'26

  First-quarter revenues fall but VMO2 sees brighter prospects for fiscal year

  Leading UK comms operator VMO2 says financial performance for the first three months of 2026 lays foundations for full fiscal year, with targeted network investments across expanding coverage area

• May 01, 2026 01 May'26

  DE-CIX expands New York metro connectivity with architecture upgrades

  Quad-node architecture across New York and New Jersey, expanded metro access and 400GE readiness designed to strengthen resilience in the US’s most demanding interconnection market

• May 01, 2026 01 May'26

  Telxius taps Synamedia Quortex Switch to support multi-CDN growth

  Global connectivity provider implements Quortex Switch to boost video streaming experience for customers, reaching millions of viewers worldwide

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  Inseego to acquire Nokia fixed wireless access business

  Comms tech giant transfers ownership of fixed wireless access business as part of journey to explore strategic options for parts of its enterprise business

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  EE evolves 5G strategy after major usage surge

  UK’s leading mobile provider announces set of 5G+ network upgrades as it continues coverage roll-out while embarking on plan to improve overall performance at scale

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  HPE expands ProLiant edge network portfolio

  Chassis and servers are optimised for the edge, and validated for harsh and remote environments across retail, manufacturing and national security-related deployments

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  Artificial intelligence powers Egypt’s USD 27bn city project

  Backed by Talaat Moustafa Group, the development aims to fuse digital twin infrastructure, edge AI and data-driven economic planning to create a scalable smart city model

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  T‑Mobile, Starlink aim to reinvent business internet from ground up, sky down

  US 5G internet provider inks deal with leading satellite constellation to deliver broadband with ‘virtually unbreakable’ connectivity

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  AI is widening the asymmetry between attackers and defenders

  As threat actors leverage AI to launch attacks at machine speed, cyber defenders must adopt an assumed breach mindset and prioritise breach containment

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  India aims for the stars with orbital datacentres

  As terrestrial datacentres face severe power and cooling constraints, space-based facilities promise unlimited solar energy and low latency for AI inferencing, provided the industry can overcome challenges

• April 30, 2026 30 Apr'26

  UK businesses being held back by growing ‘complexity trap’

  Research from O2 Business finds that rising technology and operational demands are undermining confidence in long-term growth

• April 29, 2026 29 Apr'26

  Boldyn, EE, TfL deploy ESN infrastructure across London Underground

  Neutral host provider selected to deliver 4G mobile network infrastructure to enable Emergency Services Network across London Underground, supporting delivery of a critical national comms programme

• April 29, 2026 29 Apr'26

  Leeds Bradford Airport takes mobile connectivity to higher altitude

  Neutral host provider installs all-operator 4G mobile connectivity to English airport’s refurbished terminal and newly opened extension as an ongoing managed service, ensuring connectivity for passengers and staff

• April 28, 2026 28 Apr'26

  WhatsApp’s encryption protects servers but leaves users exposed to client-side attacks

  The use of encryption helps to secure WhatsApp’s infrastructure, but researchers at Black Hat Asia warn platform’s architecture is driving hackers to target user devices directly

• April 27, 2026 27 Apr'26

  Port of Tyne advances connected mobility, autonomous logistics

  Autonomous port logistics project delivering improvements in terms of real operational challenges, safety, efficiency and sustainability

• April 24, 2026 24 Apr'26

  Cisco advances path to quantum network with universal switch

  Research prototype designed to connect quantum systems from different suppliers, in all major encoding modalities, at room temperature, over standard telecom fibre

• April 24, 2026 24 Apr'26

  Eseye boosts global IoT resilience with SGP.32 eSIM orchestration

  Internet of things connectivity provider combines SGP.32 remote provisioning with multi-IMSI, intelligent fallback and managed eSIM orchestration to ensure resilient global IoT connectivity

• April 24, 2026 24 Apr'26

  Capital injection, acquisition further Render Networks in critical infrastructure

  Critical infrastructure software platform provider gains fresh capital to accelerate sector and portfolio expansion

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  5G market enters selective and strategic phase of development

  Research finds 5G market no longer defined simply by how many 5G networks exist, but by what those networks are becoming, shaped by ability of operators to translate technical capability into commercial value

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  Freshwave claims next evolution of 5G indoor mobile

  In a claimed UK market first, a service powered by Ericsson’s Radio Dot System will offer all-operator 4G/5G signal indoors, with central London location already live

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  SITA launches campus network to keep airport operations connected

  Air transport industry technology provider taps networking giant to keep transport hubs connected and running smoothly, without the cost and effort of managing networks in-house

• April 23, 2026 23 Apr'26

  Using AI to manage insider risk amid Middle East conflict

  As geopolitical tensions reshape the cyber threat landscape across the region, organisations are turning to artificial intelligence-driven behaviour analytics, investigative automation and monitoring of AI agents to detect insider risk faster and ...

• April 22, 2026 22 Apr'26

  A&K Travel journeys with Colt for global quantum-safe network

  Travel giant chooses services arm of digital infrastructure provider to build out its global connectivity network based on quantum-safe encryption systems that operate without distance limitations

• April 16, 2026 16 Apr'26

  UAE education builds digital resilience as regional tensions accelerate shift to remote learning

  Ankabut CEO Tarek Jundi outlines how national infrastructure, AI-driven platforms and distance-learning capabilities are helping schools and universities maintain continuity amid geopolitical uncertainty

• April 15, 2026 15 Apr'26

  Amazon acquires Globalstar to expand satellite comms business

  Strategic purchase to see satellites, radio frequency spectrum and operational expertise to enable existing Leo business to add direct-to-device services to future generations of its low Earth orbit satellite network

• April 15, 2026 15 Apr'26

  Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production

  Networking service from Google Moonshot allows directors and crew members to digitally collaborate in real time during a shoot using light-based connectivity instead of relying on cable-based infrastructure

• April 14, 2026 14 Apr'26

  UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding

  Projects exploring how autonomous vehicles could benefit businesses and communities across the UK receive government backing as part of £150m CAM Pathfinder programme

• April 14, 2026 14 Apr'26

  SES gains altitude for in-flight connectivity with Boeing, Japan Airlines

  Satellite operator claims milestone towards line-fit offer for multi-orbit connectivity, with streamlined factory installation on Boeing craft and deal with Japanese carrier

• April 14, 2026 14 Apr'26

  Turkey launches nationwide 5G services with ambitious domestic production targets

  Country’s three mobile operators go live across all 81 provinces following $2.95bn spectrum auction, with government mandating 60% local content requirements

• April 13, 2026 13 Apr'26

  Qualcomm expands strategic advanced driver assistance systems, immersive eyewear collaborations

  Mobile technology platform provider inks deal with Snap company to expand decade-long collaboration on XR services, and with Bosch to make ADAS offerings for enhanced safety and comfort

• April 13, 2026 13 Apr'26

  Sateliot launches €100m series C financing round

  Barcelona-based satellite operator announces investment that will see use in financing deployment of constellation and starts selection process for a lead investor in new round expected to close in summer

• April 09, 2026 09 Apr'26

  UK Navy deters Russian submarines near critical undersea cables

  Operation by Navy and RAF tracks Russian submarine operations close to critical undersea cables

• April 09, 2026 09 Apr'26

  Physical AI device shipments to reach 145 million units by 2035

  Research finds rising demand for physical AI tech with autonomous vehicles set to be the largest market, while commercial drones will drive shipments growth and service units will lead robotics shipments

• April 09, 2026 09 Apr'26

  Treon lands €6.8m to accelerate industrial AI innovation

  AI-native smart industry tech firm claims funding will aid its mission as it enters a new era of AI-native industrial operations, strengthening its ability to scale industrial AI technologies globally

• April 08, 2026 08 Apr'26

  XCOM RAN intros end-to-end private 5G for physical AI

  Next-generation private 5G technology provider unveils plans to expands spectrum and partners for global reach of dedicated wireless network

• April 08, 2026 08 Apr'26

  Cisco: Network readiness a determining factor for AI success

  Report reveals how firms are harnessing AI to drive progress and overcome industry challenges, with most expecting ‘significant’ increases in connectivity and reliability demands

• April 08, 2026 08 Apr'26

  Optical networks to bridge the AI compute-consumption gap

  With AI spurring gigawatt-scale datacentre builds across APAC, Ciena is deploying ultra-fast, energy-efficient optical networking and AI-driven automation to ensure AI services can reach consumers

• April 07, 2026 07 Apr'26

  Russian cyber spies targeting consumer, Soho routers

  The UK’s NCSC and Microsoft have shared details of an ongoing cyber espionage campaign targeting vulnerable network routers, orchestrated by Russian state actor Fancy Bear

• April 07, 2026 07 Apr'26

  How voice AI is transforming customer service

  After years of steering customers away from phone calls to cut costs, businesses are warming to voice AI agents capable of managing thousands of conversations simultaneously and upselling services

• April 06, 2026 06 Apr'26

  Digital Realty CTO on AI tokenomics and datacentre infrastructure

  Chris Sharp talks up the pace of AI silicon innovation, the growth of inferencing workloads, and why boasting about datacentre megawatts misses the point

• April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26

  Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service

  Joint development brings AI-ready, automated monitoring and real-time service assurance to indoor distributed antenna system and private network deployments

• April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26

  North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030

  Study from M2M/IoT market research firm finds installed base of active video telematics systems growing at a steady clip driven by North America and camera technology enhancements

• April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26

  Marvell scales up networking to extend Nvidia AI ecosystem

  AI GPU leader sees extension of AI infrastructure through collaboration with infrastructure technology to deliver more choice and flexibility for customers with fully compatible systems