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Nokia continues solidifying its commitment to AI and ML advancements with the recent opening of its latest facility.
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Nokia’s Innovation Lab: Pioneering AI/ML in Telecommunication Networks

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Nokia intensifies focus on AI and machine learning enhancements with the advent of their new Open Innovation Lab in Dubai. This facility is set to target telecommunications operations in Middle East and Africa, potentially bolstering business for Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The lab’s agenda encompasses three key areas: cloud RAN collaboration, promotion of private wireless and industrial networks, and acceleration of AI-driven network automation. The lab’s existence could pave the way for increased productivity, overall network efficiency and novel revenue opportunities in the region.

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Open vRAN equipped with software-defined systems on standard hardware, delivers on the ambitious goals of 5G.
Broadband

Unveiling Open vRAN’s Impact: QCT’s Collaboration with Intel

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Charting the future of mobile networks, the advent of Open vRAN technology, equipped with software-defined systems on standard hardware, delivers on the ambitious goals of 5G while retaining unmatched energy efficiency. Pushing these advancements further, QCT and Intel have introduced cutting-edge servers integrating Intel’s pioneering FlexRAN architecture. This merger of CPU computing power with an accelerated system, transforming standard network structures and allowing innovative software integrations, is the driving force behind the striking efficiency improvements within mobile networks.

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While the UK took the lead in 5G deployment, recent metrics suggest the UK is trailing behind other countries in speed and coverage.
5G

5G in the UK: An Unfinished Race towards Economic Growth

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While the UK initially took the lead in 5G deployment, recent metrics suggest a shift, with the UK now trailing behind other countries in 5G download speed and coverage. Despite these setbacks, the UK’s 5G journey is far from finished. This communication revolution isn’t just about winners or losers, but about creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, thus promoting economic growth and job creation.

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The UK's popular Lake District, plagued by poor mobile service, is set for an upgrade with EE boosting its masts' performance.
Broadband

Revolutionizing Rural Connectivity: EE’s Mobile Mast Upgrades in the Lake District

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The UK’s popular Lake District, plagued by poor mobile service, is set for an upgrade with EE boosting its masts’ performance. The upgrades, part of the ambitious Shared Rural Network program, will improve coverage across less-accessible communities, attempting to achieve 95 percent UK coverage by 2025. While enhancing connectivity in the countryside, meeting an impending 2G and 3G network phase-out, these improvements respect the natural landscape and cater to rural communities’ unique needs. This project is hailed for supporting local lifestyles, businesses, tourism and potentially enabling fresh opportunities.

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The UK has witnessed a significant surge in home broadband speeds, with cable-based services fueling this growth.
Broadband

Cable or Full Fibre: Unravelling UK’s Broadband Speed Growth

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A surprising surge in UK home broadband speeds reveals unexpected players in the game, with cable services outpacing full fibre. Yet, amid the rise of lightning-fast download speeds, the upload band still sees full fibre reigning supreme. Noticeably, cable packages prove their worth even under the gruelling test of peak hours. Nevertheless, experts advise not to overlook service quality when choosing broadband. A glimpse into the changing landscape of broadband services shows an intriguing volatility that leaves room for industry alterations and subscriber adaptation.

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BT, VMO2, and Vodafone have been announced as beneficiaries of UK government funding for research related to Open RAN technology.
Broadband

Unpacking Open RAN’s Impact: UK’s £88 Million Innovation Testbed

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Prominent UK telecom companies like BT, VMO2, and Vodafone have been selected beneficiaries of government funding for research into Open RAN technology. Innovative projects, with a focus ranging from energy efficiency to security, will share in the £88 million ($121 million) funding. The main goal is to figure out whether Open RAN can rival traditional RAN, especially in high-traffic areas and rural deployments, in terms of cost, reliability and energy consumption.

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In a drive to lower energy consumption and meet 2031 climate goals, BT is the latest to pursue liquid cooling techniques.
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Exploring the Impact of Liquid Cooling Techniques in Telecommunications

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Exploring efficient energy solutions, BT is turning to liquid cooling techniques to lower network switch power usage. Collaborations with Iceotope and Juniper hint at precision cooling for servers—a potentially industry-first initiative. Meanwhile, strategies with Immersion4, Nexalus, and Airsys run the gamut from full immersion to cooling-unit encased cold plates. Crucially, every energy-reduction experiment aids BT’s ambitious journey toward net-zero emissions by 2031.

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In a move that bolsters its global terrestrial and satellite network operations, Intelsat entered into a partnership with Telespazio.
Infrastructure

Intelsat-Telespazio Venture: Bridging Geographical Constraints with Innovation

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Intelsat’s recent partnership with Telespazio paints a promising image of the future of global network operations. With the inclusion of Telespazio’s premier teleport facility, Fucino space centre, into Intelsat’s network, seamless European connectivity is underway. Moreover, the alliance caters to the growing global demand for managed satellite services, elevating the standard for high-profile sectors, while improving geospatial communication. This precise move highlights the tremendous potential of combining flexible solutions for global positioning.

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The Netherlands-founded company, Veon, has recently refined the management buyout terms of its sector in Russia, known as VimpelCom.
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Veon’s Calculated Exit: Navigating Through Regulatory & Sanction Hurdles

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Dutch telecom company Veon is adjusting the course of its Russian sector, VimpelCom’s, management buyout, initially agreed for $2.1 billion. The transaction now fully hinges on VimpelCom absorbing part of Veon’s debt – a method born from necessity as sanctions hamper Russian financial institutions. This strategic exit is further complicated by EU sanctions on Russia’s National Settlement Depository inhibiting interest collection on Veon’s Eurobonds.

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United States electronics titan Apple finds itself in a tense tug of war, striving to be self-reliant, yet tied to Qualcomm.
Gadgets

Apple vs Qualcomm: Navigating the 5G Modem Maze

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Apple’s pursuit of self-reliance in 5G technology is put to the test as it continues its reliance on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G Modem‑RF Systems till 2026. Despite acquiring Intel’s modem segment after a failed business collaboration, Apple’s efforts to create an in-house 5G modem cast doubt on its separation from Qualcomm. The competition intensifies with Huawei’s claim of a successful 5G modem design, amidst the encroaching discussions on 6G technology.

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