DNB deploys 5G private network at Kuala Lumpur airport
DNB completed this 5G deployment in partnership with compatriot firm Edotco Group
Malaysian state-run 5G network operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Edotco Group have...
e& partners with NYU Abu Dhabi to boost 6G research
The partnership will also integrate 6G into NYUAD’s academic curriculum, providing students with a platform to gain practical insights into emerging technologies
Emirati-based telco e&...
Verizon looks to leverage distributed infrastructure for AI inferencing
The new AI Connect suite from Verizon comes as McKinsey estimates 60% to 70% of AI workloads will be for inference by 2030
It’s been...
Four 5G-Advanced consumer monetization strategies (that aren’t FWA)
If most 5G-Advanced capabilities are aimed at the enterprise, can telcos still discover new consumer revenue? Do they need to?
Here’s the problem for operators...
SGS, Bureau Veritas end merger talks
Talks about a potential merger between two testing and certification lab giants, SGS and Bureau Veritas, have ended with no deal.
"SGS and Bureau Veritas...
As Databricks heads toward an IPO, Meta joins as a ‘strategic investor’
Fast growth and oversubscribed funding rounds reiterate value of Databricks’ approach to “data intelligence” underlying successful AI implementations
Self-billed “data and AI company” Databricks on...
Simnovus Webinar: Expanding Horizons—Enabling Seamless Connectivity using NTN
In an increasingly interconnected world, the demand for seamless communication across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks has never been greater. This webinar brings together Mavenir...
Kontron and Mugler deploy private 5G at German university
Slovenian Industry 4.0 telecoms specialist Kontron has worked with Germany-based system integrator Mugler to deploy a private 5G network in the 3.7-3.8 GHz band...
Telefónica Tech promises “quick and easy” gen AI for enterprises
Telefónica Tech has released a generative AI (gen AI) platform for enterprises to create their own virtual assistants. It integrates with backend enterprise systems...
North American market growth carried Ericsson in 2024
Ericsson reported a remarkable 54% market growth in North America in Q4 2024
Ericsson’s final quarter in 2024 showed rising sales for the first time...
AT&T results reflect a strong finish to 2024
AT&T results beat expectations for Q4 2024, driven by 5G and fiber
AT&T continues to focus its attention on its 5G and fiber businesses, and...
Dubious DeepSeek debut dings AI infrastructure drive
Shares in ASML, NVIDIA, Softbank and others take a hit following the launch of the R1 LLM which DeepSeek said it spent $6 million...
Ericsson, Telstra achieve nearly 10 Gbps 5G downlink speed
Ericsson noted that the achievement took place at Telstra's Innovation Center on the Gold Coast
Telstra, in partnership with Ericsson and MediaTek, has reached a...
Saudi telco STC notifies SEC it controls 9.97% of Telefónica
With this stake, STC becomes Telefónica’s second-largest shareholder in terms of voting rights
The Saudi Telecom Group (STC) has informed the U.S. Securities and Exchange...
The Sunday Brief: Q1 earnings preview—what each company must prove (part 2)
January greetings from Minnesota, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio and Iowa -- back on the road drumming up business for CellSite Solutions even with Arctic Chill weather. But...
Revolutionizing connectivity: How the FCC’s 6 GHz Wi-Fi band unleashed innovation — and what’s...
In this digital age, Wi-Fi is critical to global connectivity, powering everything from the vast majority of Americans’ mobile phone use to home networks...
Kagan: The secret sauce behind ITEXPO #TechSuperShow growth
For more than nearly four decades, I have sat on panel discussions and given speeches at trade shows, corporate meetings, conferences and more. I...
UK working on CBRS-style dynamic spectrum assignment
Moves in the UK to open tranches of the 1.8 GHz, 3.8-4.2 GHz, and upper 6 GHz bands for dynamic spectrum assignment (DSA) in...
Rockwell buys Canadian industrial AMR outfit Clearpath Robotics
Rockwell Automation has acquired Canadian industrial robotics outfit Clearpath Robotics for an undisclosed fee. The deal includes the Ontario firm’s namesake research division, developing...
Former Intel CEO invests in AI inference startup
Fractile is focused on AI hardware that runs LLM inference in memory to reduce compute overhead and drive scale
In December last year, then-CEO of...
ETRI completes key 6G demonstration in South Korea
The technology developed by ETRI is designed to support a wide range of future mobile communication services by incorporating 6G standards outlined by 3GPP
South...
MTN, Huawei to deploy 5G private network for African mine
Under this initiative, Huawei developed a tailored 5G private network while MTN provided the necessary infrastructure and managed the network's integration
South African telco MTN,...
CTIA’s inaccurate US mid-band spectrum numbers (Analyst Angle)
CTIA and some of its mobile-industry members continue to push policy messaging and commissioned studies claiming that the US has a significant “gap” in...
The case for API-first Wi-Fi (Analyst Angle)
With the networking industry shifting toward API-first principles, Wi-Fi is set to undergo significant transformation, following the path of advancements already seen in 5G....
Building the business case for AI in network operations: A strategic approach (Reader Forum)
In tandem with network cloud transformation, communications service providers (CSPs) are evaluating opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their networks. Their goal is...