HCLTech is enhancing its telecom capabilities through the strategic acquisition of HPE’s Telco Solutions business. This expands HCL’s expertise in VoIP, AI, and cloud-native services for the telecom sector. Incorporating Telco Solutions, HCLTech strengthens its telecommunication IP, product engineering, and fosters relationships with Communication Service Providers globally.
CityFibre has begun connecting homes in Buckinghamshire under Project Gigabit, showing progress as many smaller providers exit similar deals. The rollout is part of a larger government contract to expand fibre broadband, while other firms struggle to stay afloat in a tough market.
Maersk is transforming maritime logistics with OneWireless, a private LTE network being installed on 450 vessels. This upgrade enables seamless tracking and management through advanced connectivity. Partnering with top tech firms, Maersk aims to boost operational efficiency.
Intel is navigating challenges in the AI infrastructure space, particularly in AI datacenters. The company has shifted focus from its Falcon Shores AI accelerator to Jaguar Shores, set for a 2026 release.
The Adani Group’s ambitious industrial 5G plans have hit a standstill. Despite acquiring mmWave spectrum for $27 million in 2022, no private networks have been deployed, drawing penalties from India’s DoT.
The collaboration between Vivo and Nokia to deploy private LTE networks at 30 Ambev sites in Brazil represents a major advancement in enhancing logistics operations. This strategic partnership focuses on digital transformation and automation, leveraging Nokia’s Modular Private Wireless solution.
AT&T will phase out its NB-IoT network, transitioning customers to LTE-M for greater data capacity and improved IoT services. The shift, set to complete by Q1 2025, reflects AT&T’s focus on advancing technology, including exploring 5G RedCap.
OneLayer, a 5G security startup, has signed a multi-year agreement with Evergy to secure operational technology assets on its private network. Leveraging partnerships with Nokia and Ericsson, OneLayer’s zero-trust security platform, OneLayer Bridge, will manage IoT and OT devices across the U.S.
Norwegian telecom giant Telenor has deepened its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), signaling a shift away from efforts to promote domestic cloud solutions. This move includes the implementation of AWS’s sovereign-by-design solutions in Telenor’s Skygard data centers.
Sigma Lithium, a leading producer of sustainable lithium, has enlisted Nokia and Alcon to establish what is touted as the inaugural private LTE wireless campus network in the Americas. This groundbreaking initiative aims to bolster lithium mining operations with enhanced connectivity and digitalization.


