SK Telecom propels AI into the future with its innovative AX 3.1 Lite model, optimizing mobile applications with its 7 billion parameter structure. Through open-source accessibility on Hugging Face, SK Telecom aims to revolutionize localized language processing.
Vietnamese telecom operators are driving the rapid expansion of 5G infrastructure nationwide. Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone have installed nearly 11,000 5G base stations, covering 26% of the population.
Softbank and Nokia are trialing 6G in Tokyo using the 7GHz spectrum, marking a first for Japan. The tests aim to boost bandwidth and urban coverage. Meanwhile, Softbank is also advancing in AI, planning major investments in artificial super intelligence and U.S. data centers.
In an ambitious evolution, Polish energy giant Orlen partners with Microsoft to launch Central Europe’s largest AI initiative. With a $105 billion investment, this collaboration enhances cybersecurity, streamlines operations, and boosts workforce efficiency.
Indosat is using Nokia’s AI-based energy solution to cut emissions and boost efficiency across its mobile network. The system uses machine learning to manage traffic loads and reduce power usage during low-demand periods, marking a major step in the operator’s shift toward sustainable, tech-driven operations.
Fujitsu launches 1Finity as a global networking business to boost autonomy and competitiveness in optical and wireless solutions. By uniting key network units and embracing AI and 6G technologies, 1Finity aims to deliver agile, cutting edge products and services tailored to the evolving needs of telecom operators and data centers worldwide.
Major European firms, including Airbus and BNP Paribas, are urging the EU to delay the AI Act, warning that its complexity could hinder innovation and global competitiveness. While supporting regulation, they call for simpler rules to ensure Europe maintains its AI leadership.
Ooredoo’s innovative AI cloud service in Qatar harnesses advanced Nvidia Hopper GPUs, bolstering sectors such as energy, finance, and healthcare. This cutting-edge development, aligned with Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030, provides high-performance AI infrastructure locally, ensuring fast, secure data handling.
In a critical legal setback for Huawei, a US judge has denied the company’s attempt to dismiss the majority of charges brought by US authorities. These charges involve serious allegations, including defrauding US financial institutions and breaching sanctions with Iran and North Korea.
Orange France and Samsung have successfully completed the first vRAN and Open RAN calls in southwestern France, marking a significant leap in telecommunications. By utilizing Samsung’s vRAN technology, Orange is advancing its mobile infrastructure into real-world application.
