Samsung and O2 Telefonica have unveiled their inaugural virtualised RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN commercial site in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, marking a significant milestone in Germany’s mobile network evolution. This deployment represents the premiere integration of Samsung’s 5G vRAN technology into a German commercial network.
In response to the escalating demand for cloud services across public and private sectors in Italy, TIM, the leading telecommunications provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Oracle. This partnership aims to integrate Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) into TIM’s managed cloud services, marking a significant step towards meeting Italy’s evolving cloud requirements.
Versa upgraded its SASE platform with advanced AI to bolster threat detection, accelerate remediation, and improve data protection.
NordVPN’s study shows over 54 billion leaked cookies on the dark web, highlighting how cookies have become a major target for hackers.
Greenlight introduces new affordable multi-gig fiber services designed for SMBs. RingCentral introduces innovative platform features integrating AI, video, and social messaging into workflows.
Norfolk County Council (NCC) has completed a major network transformation project in partnership with Abzorb, a leader in public sector and business networking solutions. The £1.2 million initiative spans 221 sites and aims to enhance performance and security while reducing costs.
Access to fast and reliable internet is increasingly crucial in today’s society, but while efforts often focus on rural communities, many urban areas are left underserved. Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) present a particular challenge due to complex installation requirements and regulatory hurdles. MS3 Networks, in partnership with HCC, is spearheading a solution to this issue, granting tenants in MDUs access to a variety of broadband providers.
In a landmark agreement, Microsoft and Brookfield, an asset management company, have announced a renewable energy deal valued at an estimated $10 billion. Under this partnership, Microsoft will invest in energy projects developed by Brookfield and its renewable energy subsidiary.
Matthew Riley, the CEO of Daisy Group, a leading UK IT services company, is reportedly on the brink of finalizing a merger deal with Wavenet, a communication and technology solutions provider based in the UK. According to sources disclosed to Sky News, the merger is in its final stages.
Recent data reveals a promising resurgence in the global smartphone market, with Samsung and mass-market mobile phone brands spearheading the rebound while Apple faces challenges in keeping pace. According to Canalys, smartphone sales worldwide reached 296.2 million units in the first quarter of the year, marking a notable 10% increase compared to the previous year. This growth signifies the market’s first positive double-digit year-on-year figure since early 2021, reflecting better-than-expected performance.
Brussels witnessed a momentous occasion as the Gigabit Infrastructure Act received its final approval from the European Council on Monday. This legislation, eagerly awaited and heavily debated, is set to become enforceable within days, marking a significant milestone for connectivity development across the European Union’s 27 member states.
Vodafone and Nokia have wrapped up a significant Open RAN trial in northern Italy after a three-month test period in the towns of Arcisate and Sernio, located in Lombardy. This trial, conducted on a standalone 5G network, aimed to assess the performance and viability of Open RAN technology in real-world conditions.
