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Scaling private 5G – navigating spectrum, blueprints, and ecosystems

Private 5G is becoming a key pillar of industrial digitalisation, and yet it still presents problems for global enterprises in terms of spectrum regulation, radio design, and ecosystem partners. Deployment blueprints are hard to come by, but not out...

The convergence of AI, cloud and connectivity

Ericsson on the importance of open, collaborative ecosystems: “ I am convinced that we are not winning alone; we will be winning as a team.”  As the vision of open networks becomes reality, Ericsson is working with communications service providers...

Fiber uptake accelerates across APAC region: Report

The report shows that fixed communications service revenue across APAC is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1% from 2025 to 2030 In sum – what to know: Fiber remains APAC’s core growth engine – Despite modest overall revenue expansion,...

Google unveils plans for new subsea cable system

Google noted that the system is designed to expand the reach, reliability and resilience of digital infrastructure across the Indian Ocean In sum – what to know: Google launches the Dhivaru cable system – A new subsea route linking the...

Quectel White Paper: What are the advantages of using an end-to-end IoT solutions provider?

The IoT market is rapidly expanding, driving demand for larger, more complex device production and global compliance. Managing components, software, testing, and security makes IoT deployment challenging. End-to-end IoT solutions providers like Quectel help simplify production by addressing fundamental requirements from modules...

Global RAN market reaches $8 billion in Q3: Omdia

Omdia said the top vendors in Q3 at a global scale were Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE, and Samsung In sum – what to know: $8B global RAN market in Q3 – Omdia reports total RAN hardware and software revenue reached approximately...

U Mobile to advance 5G deployment with new financing

According to U Mobile, the funds will primarily be used for capital expenditure and working capital related to its 5G network buildout In sum – what to know: RM4.3bn facility secured – One of Malaysia’s largest syndicated Ringgit financings will support...

Why telcos cannot become tech companies (Analyst Angle)

It's an idea that sounds right — but is it possible? Every few years, another telecom strategy presentation declares that “our goal is to become a tech company.” The phrase sounds inspiring. It signals ambition, innovation, and a desire to...

China Mobile targets cross-border scale for private 5G as industrial demand accelerates

China Mobile International is positioning itself as an enabler of cross-border private 5G deployments, helping Chinese enterprises build advanced industrial networks overseas while supporting global manufacturers entering China. The firm explains how China’s operator-led model, vast ecosystem, and turnkey...

A ‘scrappier’ Verizon will cut 15,000 jobs

Verizon will also shift roughly 200 stores to franchise operations, according to unnamed sources In sum – what to know: Workforce reset – Verizon will cut 15,000 jobs and shift roughly 200 stores to franchise operations, marking the company’s largest...

SK Telecom announces reorganization with MNO–AI structure

SK Telecom noted that AI-related business areas will be grouped into B2C AI, B2B AI, digital platform services, and AI data center operations In sum – what to know: Two-track structure for MNO and AI – SK Telecom creates separate CICs...

Webinar: Global 6 GHz spectrum policy and the outlook for Wi-Fi 8

6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications. This RCR Wireless News' webinar on December 9th examines global 6 GHz spectrum policies, highlighting regional differences in...

Software-defined private 5G – XCOM RAN seeks to bridge IT/OT for smarter Industry 4.0

Private 5G is reshaping how enterprises connect machines, people, and data at the edge – but success depends on bridging the long-standing divide between IT and OT. Globalstar’s XCOM RAN brings a software-defined approach to that challenge, combining open...

Deutsche Telekom Q3: Focus remains on AI, fiber

Strong fiber uptake and industrial AI push anchor Deutsche Telekom’s outlook In sum – what to know: Record fiber gains – In Germany, Deutsche Telekom added 155,000 FTTH customers in Q3 — its strongest pure-fiber quarter ever — with the...

The 10 companies to watch at OPTECH 2025 (Analyst Angle)

The picks include companies whose solutions are influencing how multifamily communities operate, connect, and engage residents As one of the official OPTECH 2025 Influencers, I’m excited to attend this year’s premier multifamily technology conference in Las Vegas. OPTECH continues to be the...

Huawei reports $630 million in patent revenue

Huawei said its 2024 R&D investment reached CNY170 billion ($24 billion), representing roughly 21% of total revenue In sum – what to know: Huawei’s patent revenue hit $630 million in 2024 – Licensing covered billions of 5G, Wi-Fi, and multimedia devices...

Nokia expands data center portfolio with new offering

The new Nokia switches support both the firm’s SR Linux NOS and open-source SONiC and also are available in liquid- and air-cooled variants In sum – what to know: Doubles data throughput – The 7220 IXR-H6 series reaches 102.4 Tb/s and...

Private 5G and generative AI – a dream match at the industrial edge?

Private 5G and generative AI are redefining industrial connectivity and intelligence – but do they truly depend on one another? This discussion explores how these enabling technologies overlap, complement, and diverge in the enterprise stack – as manufacturers and...

SoftBank’s AI bet deepens post-Nvidia divestment

SoftBank's CFO Yoshimitsu Goto said the sale of Nvidia shares provided liquidity to fund the company's growing commitment to OpenAI In sum – what to know: Record-breaking profit – SoftBank’s fiscal Q2 net profit hit JPY2.5 trillion, driven by AI-linked gains...

SaskTel deploys Samsung’s cloud-native 4G and 5G core

Last year, SaskTel, Samsung Canada, and Innovation Saskatchewan announced the launch of a 5G innovation lab in Canada’s Saskatchewan province In sum – what to know: SaskTel deploys Samsung’s cloud-native 4G/5G Core – improving network agility, automation, and readiness for emerging...

Part II: Competing in the age of embodied AI (Analyst Angle)

The global economy is shifting from software intelligence to embodied AI — where algorithms meet physical production Editor's note: This is part II of a two-part series. Read Part I: Why AI strategy is now an industrial race here. The big...

Faster, Smarter, Modular: The Future According to CDM with Ron Mann 

In this episode, Ron Mann, Vice President of Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM), traces his path from pioneering rack and infrastructure design at Compaq to leading innovation in modular data centers tailored for today’s AI-driven demands. With decades of experience...

Boundaries set you free: Why standards are essential in the Wi-Fi era 

Wi-Fi is all about freedom — the ability to connect anywhere, on any device, without wires. Yet for broadband providers, delivering that freedom can have strings attached. Proprietary systems and closed architectures can keep communication service providers (CSPs) tied...

What are 5G tactical defense systems?

News that Nokia is partnering with Latvian operator LMT to build a 5G tactical communications system for military use in the Baltics underscores how 5G is moving from industrial and enterprise applications into defense. But what exactly is a...

Unlocking innovations for global impact: The power of technology standardization

What you should know: Technology standards are the backbone of today’s and tomorrow’s seamless, security-rich and intelligent digital experiences. As edge AI expands, standardized technologies enable new user experiences and trusted digital infrastructure at scale. Qualcomm’s leadership in global technology standards helps...