The Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) is championing the development of 5G Reduced Capability, known as RedCap, by forming a focused group. This initiative is crucial for propelling 5G’s ecosystem forward, backed by industry giants like Ericsson, Huawei, Qualcomm, and MediaTek.
UPS has teamed up with NTT DATA to revolutionize its IT infrastructure over a decade. This transformative project utilizes AI to enhance UPS’s operational efficiencies and customer experiences while modernizing its data management across cloud platforms.
Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar’s collaboration heralds a new era of digital transformation with strategic 5G solutions targeting enterprises and the public sector. This partnership promises to enhance connectivity, boost efficiency, and support sustainability by deploying private networks for vital sectors.
Jio Platforms, in partnership with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia, unveiled an Open Telecom AI Platform at MWC 2025. Designed to integrate AI into network operations, it features agentic AI, LLMs, and automation for efficiency and security.
Huawei’s display at the MWC in Barcelona showcased their cutting-edge solutions for telecoms carriers, focusing on the transformative power of 5G and AI. Huawei’s innovations in AI-centric network solutions aim to enhance telecom infrastructure, streamline operations, and meet the increasing demands of AI applications.
Singtel and Qualcomm are revolutionizing VoIP and connectivity with their AI-powered Wi-Fi gateway. By leveraging Qualcomm’s Smart Traffic Classifier, they’ve achieved a groundbreaking 50% reduction in latency, crucial fof applications like video calls.
Samsung successfully tested 5G RedCap on Hyundai’s private 5G network in Ulsan, marking an industry-first for Industry 4.0. The trial enhances Hyundai’s smart factory initiative, optimizing automation with RedCap-enabled devices.
Apple’s iPhone C1 modem chip marks a major shift in reducing reliance on Qualcomm, targeting an 80% cut by 2026. The 4nm modem, debuting in the iPhone 16e, enhances network performance but lacks mmWave 5G.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Nokia to modernize its core network using cloud-native solutions. This upgrade enhances network performance, enables AI-driven automation, and supports low-latency applications like industrial automation.
Kyndryl is integrating Palo Alto Networks’ AI-driven security into its SASE offering, enhancing cloud-based network security with zero-trust principles. By modernizing IT infrastructure and reducing reliance on on-premise systems, Kyndryl aims to streamline operations and bolster cybersecurity.


