Recent submarine cable cuts in the Baltic Sea have raised concerns about deliberate sabotage, affecting vital data pathways from Sweden to Lithuania and Finland to Germany. Operators emphasize the need for increased network redundancy to ensure stable connectivity.
Siemens’ new Industrial Copilot, a generative AI tool for automation engineers, enhances productivity and addresses labor shortages with on-premises deployment for added security. Adopted by ThyssenKrupp, it aids in code generation, error resolution, and multimodal data analysis.
Bell Canada Enterprises expands into the US market with a strategic CAD 7 billion acquisition of Ziply Fiber, marking its first venture into the US fibre space. This move enhances Bell’s reach, offering VoIP and fibre connectivity to millions, advancing its status among top fibre internet providers across North America.
Virgin Media O2 has made groundbreaking progress by deploying 5G standalone small cells in Birmingham. This state-of-the-art VoIP-ready technology promises enhanced mobile connectivity, achieving internet speeds up to 300Mbps.
Saudi Arabia’s Mobily and Telecom Egypt are collaborating on a submarine cable project across the Red Sea, enhancing VoIP connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. This initiative addresses increasing internet service demand and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030.
Elisa and Nokia are pioneering the first 100G PON trial in Europe with Nokia’s Lightspan MF solution. This initiative not only promises unprecedented broadband speeds but also enables seamless integration of 25G, 50G, and 100G PON services on a single network.
Globe Telecom’s role in managing the Philippines landing for the MYUS cable system marks a pivotal moment in global VoIP and telecommunications. The 19,000 km cable enhances digital connectivity, linking Malaysia and the US. This $720 million investment will provide 15 Tbps per fiber pair, elevating internet speed and reliability.
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.
AT&T and Corning have solidified their partnership with a $1 billion multi-year agreement for fiber products, making AT&T Corning’s biggest customer. This venture supports AT&T’s fiber and 5G expansion, leveraging Corning’s expertise to deliver high-speed internet.
NEC and Cisco’s partnership in enterprise private 5G solutions represents a breakthrough in digital innovation. Merging Cisco’s 5G SA Core technology and NEC’s expertise in radio network integration empowers businesses through enhanced digital transformation.
