Spain’s telecom sector is set for transformation as Ericsson partners with MasOrange, the country’s largest mobile operator, to develop an open, programmable network. This five-year collaboration aims to enhance network performance and support the rollout of 5G in rural areas.
The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), launched on Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, offers open access to 12 quantum computers. This 4,000-square-meter facility aims to advance quantum technology, address skill shortages, and drive innovation in sectors like healthcare, energy, and AI, supporting the UK’s £2.5 billion quantum initiative.
Nokia has inked a pivotal deal with Chunghwa Telecom to modernize Taiwan’s 5G network and to elevate performance with Nokia’s advanced 5G solutions. This collaboration includes the deployment of AI-driven MantaRay solutions, promising enhanced efficiency and energy savings, marking a transformative phase in 5G-Advanced progression.
NEC and Cisco’s partnership in enterprise private 5G solutions represents a breakthrough in digital innovation. Merging Cisco’s 5G SA Core technology and NEC’s expertise in radio network integration empowers businesses through enhanced digital transformation.
Korean tech giants SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics are advancing 5G connectivity with AI-enhanced solutions. By deploying Samsung’s AI-RAN Parameter Recommender, SK Telecom optimizes 5G base station settings, leading to improved network quality.
Proximus has sold its data centers to Datacenter United, marking a major shift in Belgian telecoms. This enhances Datacenter United’s infrastructure, while Proximus remains a client under a long-term agreement.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, has released its predictions for the 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BF/CM) shopping season. Based on insights from Sinch’s 2024 Consumer BF/CM Survey, conducted across the US, UK, Spain, France, Germany, Brazil, and Australia, the company forecasts that this year’s shopping trends will be dominated by personalization, conversational commerce, and secure communication technologies.
AST SpaceMobile has secured a U.S. government contract under the SDA’s HALO program, enabling it to compete in prototype space tech projects. This milestone positions the company to demonstrate its large BlueBird satellite arrays for government use, with potential applications in secure communication.
The FCC’s decision to allocate 4.9 GHz spectrum rights to FirstNet and AT&T is transforming communications for public safety networks. By unlocking underutilized bandwidth, this move enhances infrastructure, bridging gaps in emergency responses.
Singtel and Ericsson are transforming Network-as-a-Service offerings with their innovative collaboration. By leveraging Singtel’s Paragon platform and Ericsson’s orchestration technology, the partnership aims to simplify and automate communication services for enterprises.
