Vodafone has reached 200 million IoT connections, doubling its numbers from five years ago. This milestone includes innovations like connected heart monitors and smart technology used in various sectors, from healthcare to environmental monitoring.
DIDWW expands its service offerings with two-way voice services and local call termination in Malta, enhancing businesses’ access to reliable SIP trunking. This expansion brings high-quality communication and cost-effective solutions to enterprises, fostering seamless engagement with local clients and partners.
Wildanet is revolutionizing fibre broadband in Cornwall with its latest initiative, leveraging its partnership with Xantaro. With an investment of £77 million, this project under Project Gigabit aims to connect over 35,000 rural premises. Xantaro’s advanced technologies streamline deployment, reduce costs, and enhance connectivity.
Siemens is pioneering a unique solution by selling segments of O2 Telefónica’s public 5G network to water utilities in Germany. By leveraging 5G network slicing, Siemens aims to enhance connectivity for geographically dispersed operations. This strategic move promises efficient, secure integration, vital for the sector’s AI-driven automation goals.
Rogers Communications has secured a CAD $7 billion equity investment from a Blackstone-led group, gaining capital to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet. The deal grants Blackstone a 49.9% stake in a Rogers subsidiary managing wireless infrastructure, while Rogers retains control—marking a strategic move post-Shaw acquisition.
At NAB Show 2025, Verizon and NVIDIA unveiled a portable private 5G network powered by edge AI and accelerated computing. Designed for live broadcast workflows, the system uses real-time AI to prioritize key video moments, boosting viewer engagement and production efficiency—anywhere from stadiums to remote sites.
Hyundai’s $7.6B Metaplant in Georgia marks a leap in U.S. industrial innovation. As one of North America’s most advanced smart factories, it blends AI, robotics, and 5G to produce 500,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually—creating 8,500 jobs by 2031 and strengthening Hyundai’s $41.5B commitment to U.S. manufacturing.
Qualcomm’s recent acquisition of MovianAI marks a pivotal step in revolutionizing AI technology within sectors like smartphones, computers, and vehicles. This strategic move complements their existing IoT strategy, enhancing Qualcomm’s ability to integrate sophisticated AI solutions.
Deutsche Telekom’s strategic agreement with Google Cloud until 2030 marks a pivotal shift toward AI-driven, cloud-based telecom solutions. The collaboration emphasizes modernizing IT frameworks and applications through AI integration, enhancing customer service, network automation, and enterprise solutions.
SK Telecom’s partnership with Kpler is set to revolutionize AI-based market intelligence in telecom. The collaboration aims to integrate real-time data insights from Kpler’s extensive market coverage into SK Telecom’s AI platform.
