Vodafone has outlined a strong case for equipping UK public buildings with 5G-enabled technology. The ‘Connected Spaces’ report highlights how digital twins, IoT, and smart sensors can save the public sector £580 million annually. By integrating these technologies, Vodafone promises significant energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions, aiding sustainability goals.
Vertiv has unveiled the Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip, an innovative liquid cooling system integrated into a prefabricated modular (PFM) data center solution. Designed for AI computing, the MegaMod CoolChip accelerates the deployment of AI-critical infrastructure by up to 50%. This system offers scalability and high-density cooling, providing efficient solutions for AI compute providers.
BAE Systems and Siemens have forged a five-year collaboration to create a strategic blueprint for smart manufacturing. This partnership aims to incorporate Industry 4.0 solutions, leveraging Siemens’ Teamcenter PLM software and Xcelerator ecosystem. The focus includes digital transformation, sustainability, and supply chain modernization, driving innovation in aerospace manufacturing.
Boldyn Networks is set to unveil a pioneering 5G Innovation Lab at the Port of Blyth, thanks to a £500,000 investment from the North East Combined Authority’s 5G Innovation Acceleration program. The lab will offer businesses a secure, high-bandwidth environment to test smart manufacturing technologies, boosting the region’s tech landscape.
Telkomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) teams up with BW Digital to develop the Nongsa-Changi submarine cable system, enhancing connectivity between Batam and Singapore. This strategic alliance aims to support digital economic growth with robust, reliable links for high-density AI applications. Completion is expected by Q4 2025, marking a significant milestone in regional digital infrastructure.
ARG’s AI-Enabled Communications Market Insights & Decision Guide, reveals that businesses expect AI to impact their roles. A survey by Next DLP found that 73% of security professionals used unauthorized SaaS apps. The University of Sheffield’s National 6G Radio Systems Facility aims to establish the U.K. as a leader in 6G technology. Brazil’s telecom regulator Anatel has issued 66 licenses for private 5G networks.
Spanish telecom giant Telefonica and Digi have signed a 16-year mobile network agreement effective January 1, 2025. This deal enhances their collaboration, covering National Roaming and RAN sharing services. By leveraging Telefonica’s superior infrastructure, Digi can transition from an MVNO to a full-fledged MNO, ensuring high-quality VoIP services.
Rogers Communications has partnered with Ericsson to test groundbreaking 5G Cloud RAN technology, marking its first deployment at a live event during a Toronto Blue Jays game. This advancement builds upon Rogers’ national 5G SA core network, enhancing technological capabilities, network reliability, and energy efficiency.
O2 Telefónica is transforming Germany’s mobile landscape with a strategic deal to enhance 5G connectivity along motorways. By partnering with Autobahn GmbH, the mobile operator will use federally owned land to deploy new 5G sites, aiming for better coverage and improved data consumption on the move.
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