Netmore and Cellnex UK are transforming IoT network coverage with LoRaWAN gateways on 200 street poles, enhancing connectivity for smart water meters. Netmore’s partnership with Yorkshire Water aims to replace 1.3 million meters, benefiting 360,000 households.
Celona has unveiled Aerloc, a cutting-edge ‘zero-trust’ security feature for private 5G networks. Designed for industrial use, Aerloc offers unified SIM-based authentication, dynamic policy enforcement, and seamless IT/OT integration.
NVIDIA has unveiled the xAI Colossus supercomputer, a groundbreaking advancement. Utilizing 100,000 Hopper Tensor Core GPUs and the Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, this system achieves unprecedented performance without packet loss.
IBM’s integration of Apptio software on Microsoft Azure Marketplace expands solutions for enterprises. With enterprise agile planning, IT financial management, and cloud financial operations tools, this integration streamlines budget management and enhances VoIP services.
Virgin Media O2 strengthens its focus on digital innovation by selling an 8.33% stake in Cornerstone to Equitix. As the UK’s largest tower operator, this move highlights Virgin Media O2’s strategy to optimize its infrastructure investments while prioritizing future advancements in 4G and 5G development.
The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), launched on Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, offers open access to 12 quantum computers. This 4,000-square-meter facility aims to advance quantum technology, address skill shortages, and drive innovation in sectors like healthcare, energy, and AI, supporting the UK’s £2.5 billion quantum initiative.
Sparkle, Italy’s top telecom provider, has launched the pre-order for its Quantum Safe over Internet (QSI) service, a quantum-secure solution within its new Network as a Service (NaaS) suite. QSI offers robust encryption to safeguard global networks, supporting businesses with secure, future-proof connections against emerging cyber threats.
Korean tech giants SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics are advancing 5G connectivity with AI-enhanced solutions. By deploying Samsung’s AI-RAN Parameter Recommender, SK Telecom optimizes 5G base station settings, leading to improved network quality.
Proximus has sold its data centers to Datacenter United, marking a major shift in Belgian telecoms. This enhances Datacenter United’s infrastructure, while Proximus remains a client under a long-term agreement.
Community Fibre, a leading UK alternative network provider, has secured £125 million from prominent lenders like JP Morgan and Alpha Bank. This investment will bolster their high-speed services, enhancing customer experience and expanding their fiber network reach in London.
