Intelsat and AXESS Networks have expanded their partnership to enhance satellite connectivity across the Americas. By combining infrastructure and expertise, they aim to deliver reliable, scalable communication services, particularly in areas with limited traditional infrastructure.
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.
A new survey reveals that poor internet access is holding back UK farmers, with nearly one in ten farms entirely offline. As reliance on smart technology grows, slow connections hinder productivity, innovation, and well-being. Full fiber rollout is crucial to bridging the rural digital divide and unlocking the full potential of British agriculture.
BT has secured a five-year partnership with DEFRA to connect 34,000 workers and devices across the UK. Using EE’s mobile network and the Shared Rural Network, the project enhances safety, monitors the environment, and supports carbon reduction, helping DEFRA predict weather events and prevent critical incidents in rural areas.
Microsoft is accelerating its cloud and AI dominance, reporting a 22 percent cloud revenue jump and rapid adoption of its AI tools. Strategic global data center expansion and rising customer interest in analytics underscore its commitment to future growth, despite margin pressures.
Philippe Alcaras joins Aprecomm’s advisory board, bringing deep industry experience to support its global expansion. With proven leadership and AI expertise, he will guide strategy as Aprecomm transforms broadband networks into intuitive, self-optimizing systems, enhancing customer experience.
Germany-based IoT MVNO, 1NCE, has secured $60 million to enhance its AI capabilities and strengthen its position in the U.S. IoT market. This marks $160 million in total investment, led by tech giants including Deutsche Telekom and SoftBank. The funds will accelerate the development of AI-driven SaaS solutions.
Cerillion 25.1 transforms telecom operations with its advanced Promotions Engine and AI-powered assistants, enabling personalized, real time campaigns and intuitive customer experiences. Designed for agility and ease, the suite empowers communications providers to boost engagement, streamline sales, and maximize revenue without heavy technical effort.
Josh Etheridge, co-owner of a Louisiana broadband firm, warns that delays in the BEAD program are crippling rural infrastructure progress. His company, ready since January, has laid off workers and halted projects. Etheridge urges federal action, saying communities and jobs hang in the balance while bureaucratic slowdowns stall critical broadband deployment.
Telefónica Tech has partnered with SpyCloud to boost cyber intelligence services, using real-time detection of stolen credentials to prevent identity-based attacks. This move strengthens Telefónica’s ability to help businesses defend against threats like ransomware and digital fraud through proactive monitoring and early threat identification.
