BROWSING: MWC 25

At MWC this AI bartender made cocktails—and the case for edge AI

With its MixMaster AI bartender demonstration, Dell Technologies showed how on-device, multi-modal AI can turn storytelling and personalization into an experience The best bartenders don’t just pour drinks—they craft experiences. But what if your next favorite cocktail came not from a person, but from a...

Dell Technologies, Nokia simplify private wireless at the enterprise edge

By combining enterprise IT-friendly hardware and software with private wireless, Dell and Nokia are making digital transformation more accessible Private 4G and 5G have long been positioned as catalysts for enterprise digital transformation—enabling real-time automation, asset tracking, computer vision, and more. But despite the promise,...

Dell Technologies’ Cloud Core—a risk-free path to open, horizontal networks

From core to RAN to edge, Dell Technologies is taking an ecosystem-first approach to telecom transformation At Mobile World Congress, Dell Technologies showcased how it’s helping communications service providers (CSPs) transform their entire network to an open, disaggregated, cloud-native architecture—beginning with the core network as...

Amdocs, Dell Technologies, Red Hat on AI-powered network automation

In the push to AI-native networks, CSPs are investing in network automation tools to improve efficiency and network performance As communication service providers (CSPs) evolve toward more agile, AI-native operations, three industry leaders—Amdocs, Dell Technologies, and Red Hat—have joined forces to deliver an integrated, AI-powered...

Dell Technologies and NVIDIA empower CSPs with scalable AI solutions

With the AI for Telecom suite, Dell Technologies and NVIDIA equip CSPs to boost efficiency, improve customer experience and unlock new revenue streams The telecommunications sector is undergoing rapid transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of it. As networks become more complex...

Dell Technologies and Intel are enabling real-world telecom transformation 

Successful technology transformation also requires successful business and operational transformation Communications service providers (CSPs) are under mounting pressure to accelerate transformation—the high-level goals are to modernize infrastructure while also deploying a future-ready network, leverage automation to make operations more cost-effective, and diversify revenue streams by...

Dell Technologies and AMD collaborating to make AI easy for operators to consume 

The expansion of the AI for Telecom suite to include AMD silicon simplifies adoption and unlocks innovative use cases from core to edge As 5G networks continue to mature and scale, communications service providers (CSPs) are under pressure to improve performance, reduce downtime, and gain...

How Open RAN, NTN and AI are the 6G we can already see

The evolution of wireless technologies is a continuous process with each generation building upon the previous one to refine capabilities and introduce innovations. While 6G is currently in its research phase, several complementary technologies developing alongside 5G provide a glimpse of what the next...

From space to holograms, Qualcomm is exploring the future of connected experiences

Working with partners, Qualcomm is testing non-terrestrial network-based cellular connectivity, as well as the integration of non-terrestrial and terrestrial networks As 6G begins to take shape through international research and early standardization efforts, Qualcomm is placing strategic emphasis on technologies that push beyond the boundaries...

Capacity, cost and coverage—Qualcomm on 6G priorities

As 6G standardization work ramps, Qualcomm is driving network capabilities forward while being mindful of operators’ TCO concerns The 3GPP officially began the process of 6G standardization with a workshop in March, meant to develop consensus ahead of launching a study item under Release 20...

Understanding integrated sensing and communications

Qualcomm on how integrated sensing and communications enables real-time network optimization and new service opportunities Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is shaping up to be a foundational capability in 6G, and it's already gaining traction in pre-standardization research efforts. Within 3GPP, ISAC is under exploration...

How AI and XR are pushing the limits of immersive experiences

Qualcomm sees distributed spatial computing as key to enabling new consumer and enterprise XR use cases While the timeline remains uncertain, connected smart glasses are widely expected to replace smartphones as the primary mobile computing platform. As that future takes shape, Qualcomm sees distributed spatial...

6G is about smarter systems and smarter spectrum use

Qualcomm is demonstrating low-band capacity gains and infrastructure reuse in the upper-mid band The story of 6G isn’t just about new spectrum—it’s about making better use of what we already have. In an interview at Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm VP of Engineering Tingfang Ji outlined...

AI success requires cloud and data readiness

Virgin Media O2 on the “open heart surgery” behind its push to build an end-to-end network automation platform At Mobile World Congress 2025, executives from Pure Storage, Red Hat and Virgin Media O2 gathered to unpack key themes from the show. The conversation brought to...

Qualcomm’s 6G blueprint—Evolving the network, revolutionizing the experience

With 6G standardization work officially underway, Qualcomm is working to make its R&D work a commercial reality As the world begins shaping the 6G era, Qualcomm is taking a dual-track approach: building on the strengths of 5G while pursuing transformative new capabilities. During an interview...

Fujitsu on private wireless—’It’s got to be easy’

Fujitsu is taking an all-in-one approach to private wireless, including a managed service offering, to drive adoption from enterprise and industry Communications service providers (CSPs) and network equipment vendors, both cooperatively and independently, have been gradually making inroads into the private wireless market. The high-level...

Discover key MWC 2025 trends with RCR Wireless News

RCR Wireless News' MWC Key Takeaways delivers the latest trends, innovations and partnerships announced at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona through a dynamic half-day event. The one day agenda is packed with interviews, panels and demos from a variety of industry leaders sharing the...

The Open RAN inflection point—how to drive global scale

Chunghwa Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, and ITRI highlight the path forward for Open RAN interoperability, testing, and ecosystem collaboration Although interface standardization and interoperability testing have slowed commercial deployment of Open RAN, this architecture—marked by cost efficiency and technological flexibility—is now reaching an inflection point. Driven...

Fujitsu on the end-to-end AI opportunity

For CSPs, AI delivers operational efficiencies and new monetization opportunities Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the telecommunications industry, offering communications service providers (CSPs) a pathway to both operational efficiency and new revenue streams. At Mobile World Congress, the conversation around AI in telecom was particularly...

ZTE drives AI integration in 5G-A core networks

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its role in the telecommunications industry is becoming increasingly significant. Companies like ZTE are at the forefront of digital transformation, exploring new ways to integrate AI into 5G-Advanced (5G-A) networks to enhance efficiency, security and user experience. AI...

ZTE wins GLOMO awards for 5G-A innovations

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025, ZTE Corporation secured two GSMA GLOMO Awards for different solutions in the field of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology. In collaboration with China Unicom and YunHuan Technology, ZTE won the "Best Mobile Innovation for Cities" award for its...

ANDREW doubles down on indoor open RAN for enterprises – as an Amphenol company

In case you missed it, the wireless brand ANDREW is back, and it means business. In early 2025, Amphenol completed the acquisition of CommScope’s outdoor wireless networks (OWN) and indoor cellular solutions (ICN), and the ANDREW brand, well-regarded in the wireless industry was reborn...

‘Simple, efficient, sustainable wireless solutions‘ – ANDREW explains new network innovation strategy

The ANDREW® brand was once synonymous with innovation in telecom network components. However, the brand became less prominent for over a decade within CommScope’s outdoor wireless networks (OWN) and distributed antenna systems (DAS) businesses — until the first of February, when the electronics giant...

Kigen’s two-word approach to an eSIM secured IoT world: ‘Get started’

With a focus on GSMA-certified solutions and strategic industry partnerships, Kigen is enabling scalable and secure global connectivity. The adoption of eSIM technology is reshaping connectivity dynamics for the Internet of Things (IoT), opening substantial opportunities for enterprises across a range of vertical industries. According...