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Samsung announced that they have been selected by KDDI to provide 4G and 5G O-RAN compliant vRAN solutions for their Open RAN deployment.
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KDDI Selects Samsung To Deploy Open RAN Powered by Virtualized RAN in Japan

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Samsung Electronics today announced that the company has been selected by KDDI as a main vendor to provide 4G and 5G O-RAN compliant virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) solutions for their Open RAN deployment in Japan. In line with KDDI’s vision to adopt leading-edge network technology, the companies will expand the reach of Open RAN in the coming years. Starting from 2025, KDDI will expand its Open RAN deployment leveraging the advantages of a fully disaggregated and software-based architecture powered by Samsung vRAN. KDDI’s Open RAN network will feature enhanced capabilities for improved energy efficiency, optimized performance and intelligent automation. “KDDI has been focused on identifying and preparing for next-generation networks, and we have been conducting numerous technical verification and feasibility studies on Open RAN with industry-leading companies like Samsung,” said Kazuyuki Yoshimura, Chief Technology Officer of KDDI. “Today’s announcement represents KDDI’s dedication to bringing innovative technologies to Japan. We are proud to deliver a cutting-edge and reliable radio access…

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DirecTV, a leading satellite TV operator, plans to merge with EchoStar's Dish DBS satellite video distribution subsidiary.
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DirecTV and EchoStar Merge to Tackle Debt, Boost Wireless Focus

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DirecTV plans to merge with EchoStar’s Dish DBS satellite video distribution subsidiary in a strategic move to reduce EchoStar’s debt. This merger aims to strengthen both entities by leveraging their combined resources. By addressing financial strains and focusing on wireless and satellite connectivity, the partnership seeks to enhance technological capabilities and product offerings for U.S. consumers.

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Qualcomm is acquiring 4G IoT technology from Sequans Communications, a French-based fabless semiconductor company.
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Qualcomm Acquires Sequans’ 4G IoT Tech to Boost Industrial IoT

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Qualcomm’s acquisition of Sequans Communications’ 4G IoT technology marks a significant leap in enhancing their VoIP solutions for the industrial IoT market. By integrating Sequans’ specialized cellular semiconductor solutions, Qualcomm aims to offer more reliable and optimized VoIP connectivity. This strategic move bolsters their portfolio, aligning with the growing demand for robust IoT connections.

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DigitalBridge has launched a tender offer to acquire Japanese tower company JTower in a take-private deal.
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DigitalBridge to Acquire JTower, Boosting Japan Telecom Sector

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DigitalBridge has initiated a tender offer to acquire Japanese tower firm JTower, offering a 152% premium valued at JPY93 billion ($630 million). This strategic move aims to address growing pressures in the telecommunications sector from the deployment of Beyond 5G and 6G technologies. With NTT and NTT Docomo tendering their stakes, the acquisition promises enhanced infrastructure-sharing capabilities.

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What's happening in telecoms? NATO boosts internet resilience, GoTo new AI, Huawei's 5.5G debuts, and Swisscom's drone network expands.
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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #32

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NATO’s HEIST initiative enhances global internet resilience by integrating subsea cables and satellites, aiming to safeguard against data traffic disruptions. GoTo harnesses generative AI to improve customer experiences, while China Unicom and Huawei launch a 5.5G network in Beijing, and Swisscom and Nokia deploy a nationwide drone network in Switzerland for safety and industrial monitoring.

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Sparkle, the subsea cable subsidiary of TIM, announced the completion of its first international VPN test secured with quantum encryption.
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Sparkle Achieves Quantum-Safe VPN Breakthrough

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Sparkle, the subsea cable subsidiary of TIM, has announced the successful completion of its first international VPN test secured with quantum encryption. This milestone was achieved in collaboration with Arqit Quantum, a leader in quantum-safe encryption, and Telsy, TIM’s cybersecurity-focused company. The proof of concept (PoC) involved establishing a secure Internet Protocol (IPsec) tunnel between Italy and Germany using Arqit’s Symmetric Key Agreement (SKA) Platform.

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