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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...

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...

Big tech’s big problem with IoT – as PTC sells Kepware, ThingWorx for up to $725m

Private equity firm TPG is to buy Kepware and ThingWorx from PTC for up to $725 million. It marks a final shift in PTC’s Industry 4.0 strategy, and a tightening of focus on its industrial PLM portfolio. The deal...

Risk avoidance in data privacy and compliance: How IoT providers can stay ahead of regulation

Delivering IoT connectivity across borders is more than a technical challenge, it’s a regulatory minefield. As global and regional data sovereignty laws expand, communications service providers (CSP) must balance seamless international operations with compliance obligations that differ dramatically from...

‘Ahead of the game’? Has T-Mobile just stolen a march in the US enterprise 5G market?

T-Mobile is moving aggressively in the US enterprise market with a hybrid private 5G offer that pulls together nationwide 5G-A coverage, network slicing, and local edge capabilities. Experts see promise and pitfalls in its bid to catch AT&T and...

The blueprint for smarter, more sustainable AI data centers (Reader Forum)

AI’s next battleground isn’t just capacity — it’s efficiency Demand for AI continues to accelerate, further straining data centers. To support the growth, technology companies plan to spend more than $380 billion on AI infrastructure in the next 12 months. However, despite...

du, Nokia, and MediaTek hit 6.3 Gbps in 5G speed trial

du said that the achievement supports the UAE’s broader digital transformation, enabling higher throughput for AI workloads, real-time data analytics, and ultra-HD streaming In sum – what to know: 6.3 Gbps record on live 5G network – du achieved the highest...

AI drives telco cloud boom: Omdia

Omdia projects a 12% increase in CSP cloud spending in 2025, double the growth rate seen in 2024, as operators expand AI integration, automation frameworks, and containerized architectures In sum – what to know: Telco cloud spend to hit $24.8bn by...

Cohere Technologies sees the path to a multi-G network

Using the Zak-OTFS “mother waveform,” Cohere is enhancing spectral efficiency for 4G and 5G while building a digital twin of the physical world in the run-up to programmable networks for ISAC and NTN Today Cohere Technologies is working with communications...

Verizon, AWS build fiber for the ‘exponential growth of AI’

The Verizon–AWS partnership expands long-haul fiber routes to meet AI’s surging bandwidth needs and strengthen Verizon’s AI Connect platform In sum – what to know: AI infrastructure convergence – Fiber expansion and AI workload growth are becoming inseparable, with network design...

Telia expands 5G capabilities with Nokia’s cloud-native core

Through the agreement with Nokia, Telia Company will upgrade its 5G networks in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and Lithuania In sum – what to know: Telia adopts 5G SA core – The operator will deploy Nokia’s cloud-native 5G SA core across...