Ericsson is advancing its Mobile Financial Services Platform by integrating INFORM’s RiskShield anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud management software. This collaboration enhances financial risk mitigation and fraud prevention, securing ecosystems for Ericsson’s customers, including operators, enterprises, and banks.
NetApp, renowned for intelligent data infrastructure, partners with NVIDIA to enhance generative AI. This synergy accelerates agentic AI development by integrating NVIDIA’s AI software and NetApp’s infrastructure. The unified NetApp ONTAP system manages exabytes of data, enabling rapid AI-powered insights, discovery, and governance across cloud and on-premises environments.
DIDWW has expanded its VoIP services with mobile virtual phone numbers now available in Ecuador. Businesses can activate these mobile DID numbers instantly via the DIDWW portal or API. This expansion ensures easier local presence and enhanced global communication.
Vodafone and Kigen have introduced an integrated iSIM service, revolutionizing IoT deployments. This initiative incorporates iSIM chipsets into Kigen’s security package, providing pre-loaded iSIM connectivity optimized for Vodafone’s LPWA networks like NB-IoT and LTE-M.
Nokia and ZCorum have developed an innovative DOCSIS Provisioning Adapter (DPA) to aid cable operators in transitioning to fiber networks. This application leverages existing DOCSIS systems while provisioning Optical Network Terminals on Passive Optical Networks. The DPA streamlines the fiber transition, enhancing scalability, performance, and reliability for cable operators.
Huawei and UAE telecom provider du have deployed the first indoor 5G-Advanced network in the Middle East, utilizing three carrier aggregation technology. This network delivers peak data rates of 5.1Gbps, enhancing indoor connectivity in shopping malls, hotels, airports, and residential buildings.
Barcelona-based satellite IoT provider Sateliot has secured €10 million in a Series B funding round led by Global Portfolio Investments. This investment will enhance Sateliot’s NB-IoT constellation, aiming for 100 satellites by 2028. The company plans to offer real-time global coverage, targeting sectors like agriculture, industry, and logistics.
Qualcomm’s interest in acquiring Intel signifies a major shift in the semiconductor industry. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon is reportedly leading the talks, aiming to capitalize on Intel’s recent restructuring. This potential acquisition could redefine the competitive landscape, although regulatory hurdles may pose significant challenges.
Vodafone Idea has struck a $3.6 billion deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung to boost its 4G and 5G network capabilities over three years. This strategic move aims to expand 4G coverage and introduce 5G in select markets, enhancing their service offerings and network efficiency while meeting rising market demands.
Air Wireless has unveiled wireless DOCSIS technology, revolutionizing the delivery of wireless broadband services. This innovation allows cable TV providers to easily expand their data offerings. The new wireless DOCSIS solution competes with Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), posing a challenge to existing cable TV wireline broadband services and reshaping industry dynamics.
