ARG’s AI-Enabled Communications Market Insights & Decision Guide, reveals that businesses expect AI to impact their roles. A survey by Next DLP found that 73% of security professionals used unauthorized SaaS apps. The University of Sheffield’s National 6G Radio Systems Facility aims to establish the U.K. as a leader in 6G technology. Brazil’s telecom regulator Anatel has issued 66 licenses for private 5G networks.
Ericsson and King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) have extended their research partnership for two more years, focusing on cutting-edge telecommunications technologies like 5G, 6G, and on-chip reflective intelligent surfaces. This collaboration promises to drive innovations and enhance the future of global connectivity, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Fastweb has launched NeXXt AI Factory, introducing Italy’s first DGX SuperPOD AI supercomputer. Located in Bergamo, the facility enhances Italy’s AI landscape, empowering startups, universities, and businesses. Fastweb’s robust computing power and partnerships ensure high-quality AI applications, positioning Italy at the forefront of technological innovation.
Vodafone Spain is collaborating with Ericsson to promote the transformative capabilities of private 5G networks for enterprises. The initiative includes a series of conferences across Spain, showcasing the technology’s potential to revolutionize various industrial sectors.
NTT Docomo has initiated Japan’s first experimental demonstration of a self-powered hydropower cellular base station. This project, designed to showcase sustainable and low-cost connectivity solutions for rural areas, features a hydroelectric power-generation system utilizing a jet turbine developed by Professor Yukihiro Shimatani from the Prefectural University of Kumamoto.
Verizon’s laudable initiative, Verizon Innovative Learning, has achieved a milestone by bringing digital skills training to seven million students, aiming to address digital inclusion. Their ongoing efforts focus on underserved Title I schools, providing them with an integrated technology curriculum, advanced tech tools and free internet connectivity.
A research team led by Professor Wang Cheng from the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has developed a world-leading microwave photonic chip that is capable of performing ultrafast analog electronic signal processing and computation using optics.
In a groundbreaking effort to enhance healthcare access and outcomes in Upstate New York’s rural areas, the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has unveiled a novel initiative. This pioneering project introduces telehealth stations within local bank branches, aiming to mitigate the healthcare accessibility gap faced by rural communities.
Epsilon Telecommunications (Epsilon), a KT Corp. company and leading global interconnectivity provider, has appointed Damon (Young Seok) Lee as its Group Chief Executive Officer. Lee joins Epsilon with over 27 years of experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors, most recently serving as Vice President in KT’s Enterprise Business. He will lead Epsilon’s senior executive team with a focus on optimising the company’s business strategy and global growth.
IS-Wireless has marked a significant milestone in Poland’s telecommunications sector, unveiling the country’s first 5G campus network. Designed on the Open RAN model and utilizing local frequencies, this implementation at Bialystok University of Technology is primed to cultivate future 5G and 6G experts. The Open RAN, a rapidly expanding telecommunications model, allows for the integration of versatile components, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution.
