Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile, and the University of Málaga are launching a hub to integrate satellite and terrestrial mobile broadband, bridging Europe’s digital divide. Supported by the Spanish Space Agency, the initiative fosters collaboration, enabling seamless connectivity via Vodafone’s space-to-land gateway.
In a groundbreaking move for the telecommunications sector, e& enterprise has forged a strategic partnership with PayPal. This collaboration enhances e& enterprise’s digital payments platform, empowering businesses by integrating seamless PayPal solutions.
Telefónica has selected Nokia to supply 4G and 5G core network services for enterprises in Spain, enhancing low-latency solutions like industrial robots and IoT. Simultaneously, Telefónica is advancing its quantum strategy with the BasQ Alliance, hosting Fujitsu’s Digital Annealer to drive innovation in finance, energy, and telecom.
Avaya is shifting its cloud strategy to focus solely on large enterprises, requiring a minimum of 200 agent seats for its Avaya Experience Platform (AXP). The company is also discontinuing key features and services, aligning with its broader restructuring.
Ericsson, Dell, and Red Hat are advancing Open RAN by innovating on O-RAN standards, focusing on interoperability and cloud-native solutions. Their collaboration on the O2 interface enhances seamless multi-vendor integration, ensuring efficient network management.
Airtel has achieved a milestone by landing the SEA-ME-WE 6 cable in Chennai, enhancing global connectivity. This expansion brings increased network capacity, reinforcing Airtel’s place in telecoms.
The Italian government’s recent approval of a stake swap transaction between Poste and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is reshaping Telecom Italia (TIM) ownership. Poste’s acquisition of CDP’s 9.8% TIM stake strategically enhances its position in Italy’s telecommunications market.
Druid Software has launched a high-end 5G core for private enterprise and edge networks, collaborating with Napatech and Red Hat. The solution enhances 5G SA features like network slicing and URLLC, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs.
Meta’s Project Waterworth sets a new benchmark in subsea cable infrastructure, aiming to enhance global connectivity through over 50,000 kilometers of cables. This groundbreaking effort will streamline voip services across continents, crucial for sustaining global communication.
NetIX expands its global footprint with a new PoP at Telehouse London Docklands, drastically reducing service delivery times from four weeks to four days. This move enhances connectivity for ISPs, CDNs, and enterprises, linking them to 50+ Internet Exchanges.
