The UK government is pioneering a ban on ‘SIM farms’ to combat rising fraud and scams. SIM farms are hubs for multiple SIM cards enabling mass messaging for fraudulent activities. This legislative action targets the method, disrupting major fraud operations and safeguarding the public.
The UK Biomass satellite is a game-changer in satellite technology, poised to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time. With its innovative P-band radar, Biomass surpasses past limitations by penetrating clouds and foliage.
Fujitsu Limited will launch 1FINITY on July 1, 2025, unifying its network products to drive innovation in optical transmission, vRAN development, and 6G research. This bold move strengthens Fujitsu’s global presence and aligns with its strategy to expand digital services by 2030,
BT has sold its remaining stake in its Italian unit to Retelit, propelling Retelit’s expansion and enhancing ICT infrastructure services. This strategic move marks a pivotal step for BT, while streamlining its operations and focusing on the UK market.
Discover how NTT Data is revolutionizing India’s AI landscape with a $1.2 billion investment in a state-of-the-art VoIP-enabled data center in Hyderabad. In partnership with Neysa Networks and the Telangana government, this facility will feature 25,000 GPUs for advanced AI solutions, epitomizing the future of scalable, eco-friendly VoIP infrastructure.
Lumen Technologies unveils Defender Plus, a network-edge cybersecurity solution that proactively blocks threats before they reach enterprise systems. Powered by Black Lotus Labs’ threat intelligence, the tool dramatically reduced alerts and attacks during trials, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic tasks while maintaining strong, real-time protection across high-capacity networks.
AWS is adjusting its data center leasing strategy, particularly internationally, amidst investor scrutiny over AI infrastructure spending. This temporary pause in leasing discussions signals a strategic shift, focusing on synchronizing growth with demand. AWS continues to review infrastructure options for efficient AI deployment.
Ericsson and Bell Canada have successfully completed the world’s first field trial of AI-native link adaptation, boosting downlink throughput by 20 percent and spectral efficiency by 10 percent. This real-time AI integration enhances network performance, marking a major step toward smarter, more responsive 5G and future 6G networks.
OpenAI and SoftBank are eyeing the U.K. for their ambitious Stargate project, aiming to supercharge global AI infrastructure. Backed by major investment and government support, the U.K.’s advanced ecosystem and strategic planning position it as a frontrunner in this transformative AI expansion.
Rakuten is reinforcing its European ambitions with a new tech centre in Paris, bringing together experts in AI, cloud, and platform engineering. The hub will drive innovation across its services while fostering collaboration with Rakuten France.
