Cyta, the leading telecommunications provider in Cyprus, partners with Netcracker to revolutionize its IT infrastructure. This major digital transformation will see Cyta replace its outdated legacy systems with advanced BSS and OSS platforms. This upgrade aims to improve internal efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, and capitalize on their investments in 5G and fiber networks.
Citymesh is revolutionizing public safety with its €10 million 5G drone network in Belgium. Expanding to 70 drones and 40 pilots, the “Safety Drone Shield” provides a national service across 35 rescue zones. Partnering with Nokia for 5G equipment, Citymesh sets the stage for future drone projects, enhancing emergency response capabilities.
Huawei is revolutionizing the wrist-worn device market, especially in China, by bucking global trends and achieving significant growth. With a 42% year-on-year increase in shipments, Huawei leads thanks to strategic market expansion and robust domestic performance.
EE has launched its 5GSA mobile network across 15 UK cities, including London, Manchester, and Glasgow, aiming to enhance mobile coverage and performance. Alongside this, the new Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro promises superior home broadband speeds and connectivity. These advancements position EE as a forefront leader in the UK’s cellular network arena.
Tower Semiconductor and Adani Group are collaborating to build a $10 billion chip facility in Maharashtra, India. This ambitious project aims to boost domestic production of analog circuits and wafers, with initial output set at 40,000 wafers per month. Once fully operational, the plant will create over 5,000 jobs and enhance India’s semiconductor market presence.
Starlink has expanded its satellite backhaul services to over 100 rural base stations of Africa Mobile Networks in Nigeria, enhancing connectivity in remote areas. Since their 2023 agreement, traffic surged 45% across connected sites. Leveraging Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, AMN effectively boosts base station capacity, transforming local communities with improved mobile access.
Telecom industry enthusiasts should stay updated on the latest trends and regulations, such as the groundbreaking Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence. This AI treaty, designed by the Council of Europe, aims to align AI technologies with human rights and democracy while fostering innovation.
Catalogic Software has unveiled significant enhancements to its CloudCasa solution, elevating backup capabilities, expanding Azure support, and enhancing Amazon EKS features. CloudCasa now supports Persistent Volumes without snapshots and integrates with Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters. These advancements offer robust data protection and disaster recovery for complex Kubernetes environments.
Veeam Software has launched Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, offering enhanced data resilience and immutability features to ensure data integrity and security. With immutable backups and new support options, Veeam continues to lead in providing comprehensive protection for Microsoft 365 environments.
Nokia partners with Rockwell Automation to test private 5G on the CBRS band, enhancing industrial automation using EtherNet/IP protocols. With successful integration of time-sensitive networking and ultra-reliable low-latency communications, this collaboration signifies a breakthrough for Industry 4.0 applications. Discover how private 5G network solutions are transforming industrial automation and connectivity.
