Finance firms struggle to modernize as AI and blockchain race ahead
Legacy tech – is holding finance back; nearly half of financial firms admit outdated infrastructure is stalling AI progress, with data quality and harmonization...
Accelerating cloud-native transformation with Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks for Red Hat
Built for speed and simplicity, Dell Technologies’ AI-ready infrastructure and automation tools help CSPs fast-track their journey to cloud-native
The telecom industry is in the...
Colt sells eight Euro data centres in AI pivot
In sum – what you need to know
Colt offloads – networking firm sells eight European data centres, including six to NorthC and two to...
Is bigger really better in massive MIMO radios? SRG tests KT’s 5G SA
5G massive MIMO, Gangnam-style: SRG puts Samsung radios to the test in Seoul
One of the defining characteristics of 5G networks has been the integration...
India needs more spectrum to fuel 5G expansion, telcos warn
Rahul Vatts, chief regulatory officer at Bharti Airtel, noted that the telecom sector in India will need around 2,000 megahertz of spectrum by 2030
In...
Ericsson, Bell Canada boost performance with AI-native link adaptation
Ericsson contributed its edge AI technology and R&D resources, while Bell Canada provided access to its network infrastructure
In sum – what you need to...
Powering the AI boom: Energy challenges behind AI growth
Energy demand for AI data centers in the U.S. is expected to grow about 50 gigawatt each year for the coming years, according to...
Fujitsu targets lower data center energy consumption
Fujitsu said it will assess the effectiveness of the solution at its Tatebayashi Data Center, aiming to help customers achieve a world-class PUE at...
5G, OTT to boost mobile services revenue in Malaysia: Report
5G is expected to represent 84% of total mobile subscriptions in Malaysia by 2029, according to GlobalData
In sum – what you need to know:
5G...
OpenAI, SoftBank mull UK Stargate investment
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously said that he "would love to do a Stargate Europe"
In sum – what you need to know:
Stargate eyes UK...
India’s DoT scrutinizes Chinese gear in national 5G networks
The DoT is seeking details about Chinese-made gear still active in local telecoms networks
In sum – what you need to know:
DoT targets Chinese...
What infra upgrades are needed to handle AI energy spikes?
AI workloads don’t just consume energy—they consume it with patterns that are impossible to predict. This is why infrastructure upgrades are key
In sum –...
BSNL focuses on infra, pricing to compete in India’s 5G market
Earlier this year, BSNL had received interest from three companies for deploying its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Delhi
In sum – what you need...
U Mobile awards deals to Chinese vendors for new 5G network
Malaysia gave the approval to deploy the second 5G network to U Mobile in November 2024
In sum – what you need to know:
– U...
Kagan: Will private 5G wireless become the next big thing?
Over the past several years, I have visited with and been briefed by several private wireless providers of all sizes. Some are stronger than...
Ericsson sees income jump 61% on US surge – but CEO faces exit
In sum – what you need to know:
Punchy Q1 results – Ericsson saw net income surge 61% and gross margin jump 48.2% in the...
Tackling real-world cell tower operations challenges (Reader Forum)
It’s no secret that today’s Cell towers are essential to everything from emergency services to our daily smartphone usage. With nearly two million sites...
AI Infra Insights: From Google, NVIDIA, Tencent and more
Asia’s digital infrastructure is evolving fast, with major moves in clean energy, cloud expansion and AI readiness.
Google is pioneering geothermal baseload power in...
FiberLight expands south to support the AI era
The acquisition of Metro Fiber Networks will expand FiberLight’s existing footprint in Virginia by integrating MFN’s conduit and fiber infrastructure
FiberLight has entered into a...
Bookmarks: AI infrastructure — the how and the why
Editor’s note: I’m in the habit of bookmarking on LinkedIn and X, and in actual books, things I think are insightful and interesting. These...
PTT 2.0 – critical comms for public safety and private industry drives $12bn boom
In sum – what you need to know:
$12bn by 2028 – global revenue from high-end push-to-talk (PTT) services – especially mission-critical (MC-PTT) on 4G/5G...
AI infra brief: Power struggles behind AI growth
As AI workloads soar and hyperscale data centers multiply across the U.S., lawmakers and regulators are confronting a critical question: who should shoulder the...
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...
KDDI claims Japan’s first direct-to-cell satellite service with Starlink
KDDI is offering this service with Starlink and will expand Japan's land coverage to nearly 100%
In brief – why this matters
– KDDI launches Japan’s first...
AT&T, AST SpaceMobile get FCC approval for FirstNet Direct-to-Cell trials
Later this year, select first responders using AT&T FirstNet will participate in trials to evaluate public safety-grade connectivity enabled by satellite
The Federal Communications Commission...