Lumen and IBM are partnering to bring real-time artificial intelligence to the edge, combining Lumen’s low latency infrastructure with IBM’s Watsonx platform. This collaboration aims to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance data security for industries like healthcare, retail, and finance.
The WBA and partners completed enterprise trials of Wi-Fi 7, showing major gains in speed, reliability, and efficiency. With nearly 2 Gbps downloads and strong performance in crowded settings, Wi-Fi 7 is set to transform business connectivity and support next generation applications like AR, VR, and AI.
Sinch and OneReach.ai have partnered to deliver powerful AI-driven customer experiences by combining Sinch’s global communications infrastructure with OneReach.ai’s advanced agent orchestration platform, enabling businesses to rapidly deploy intelligent, personalized interactions across preferred customer channels.
Global smartphone shipments in early 2025 remained nearly flat at 296.9M units. Samsung and Apple led the market, while growth in regions like India and Latin America slowed. The U.S. saw strong gains, but rising trade tensions and tariffs may impact future pricing and production strategies.
MediaTek reported strong Q1 2025 revenue growth driven by 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and AI sectors, despite a dip in gross margin. Increased R&D spending and collaboration with NVIDIA highlight its AI focus. With smartphone demand uneven and tariffs looming, the company remains cautiously optimistic about sustained growth.
Qualcomm’s Q2 results showcase strong growth across automotive, IoT, and AI, driven by CEO Cristiano Amon’s diversification strategy. With revenues up 17 percent year-on-year and major strides in on-device AI, the company is expanding well beyond smartphones while reinforcing its leadership.
Vodafone fortifies its role in the UK’s smart metering initiative by providing fixed connectivity solutions that seamlessly link energy providers to the DSP. This collaboration enhances the efficiency and security of data transmission, propelling the nation towards a sustainable energy future.
EXA Infrastructure is boosting its global fiber capacity by 15% with Nokia’s cutting-edge optical solution, offering 1.2 Tbps per channel. This upgrade in EXA’s fiber network, spanning 155,000 kilometers, enhances connectivity, reduces power usage by 50%, and supports both terrestrial and subsea networks.
Bittium and Nokia have demonstrated a secure tactical communication system for the Finnish Defence Forces, combining advanced radios with 4G and 5G mobile technology. The hybrid network enables real-time voice, video, and data across challenging environments, highlighting the shift toward integrated battlefield connectivity.
The FCC is advancing new rules for the 37 GHz band to boost mobile capacity and enable shared use for federal and nonfederal users. The updated framework supports wireless innovation, sets stricter emission limits, and introduces nonexclusive nationwide licenses.
