Verizon’s deployment of an Open RAN Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at the University of Texas and Austin Convention Center showcases an innovative leap in telecommunications. Open RAN is pivotal for flexible and efficient network services by utilizing components from multiple vendors.
Hong Kong’s recent 5G spectrum auction achieved a massive HKD2.24 billion, spotlighting the government’s focus on telecommunications advancements. Key players like China Mobile Hong Kong and Hutchison Telecom secured vital frequencies.
Nokia strengthens its ties with Bharti Airtel through a multi-year agreement to enhance India’s 4G and 5G network. Utilizing Nokia’s innovative 5G AirScale portfolio and ReefShark technology, the collaboration seeks to modernize networks, improve data capacity, and promote sustainable telecom solutions.
Recent submarine cable cuts in the Baltic Sea have raised concerns about deliberate sabotage, affecting vital data pathways from Sweden to Lithuania and Finland to Germany. Operators emphasize the need for increased network redundancy to ensure stable connectivity.
Qualcomm is diversifying beyond mobile handsets, targeting $22 billion annual revenue from automotive and IoT by FY29.
NESIC partners with Cloudbrink to enhance their Virtual Trusted Overlay Network using Cloudbrink’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technology. This collaboration aims to revolutionize NESIC’s networking solutions by integrating zero-trust architecture for heightened security.
MSI has unveiled a cutting-edge server lineup powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors and MGX architecture, tailored for AI and HPC. Highlights include the CG480-S5063 AI server, featuring NVIDIA H200 NVL GPUs and DDR5 DIMM slots.
Equinix is investing USD $260 million to develop SG6, a sustainable data center in Singapore, designed for AI and compute-intensive tasks. Featuring renewable energy, liquid cooling, and rainwater harvesting, SG6 aligns with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030.
Harmony Networks has acquired Spring Fibre for £1.5 million. While Spring Fibre aimed for expansive growth, it faltered under financial strain, only connecting 12,000 premises out of a million.