BT has committed £4 million to boost apprenticeships among SMEs, charities, and public sector organizations in the UK. This investment aims to enhance digital skills and support the recruitment and training of up to 550 apprentices over the next four years.
Nokia introduces a Private Wireless Sustainability Calculator to boost industry sustainability through private wireless networks. Leveraging extensive deployment experience, this tool aids enterprises in achieving environmental and social goals. Key benefits include lower carbon emissions, improved safety, and cost savings, crucial for Industry 4.0 applications like drones and digital twins.
Celona, a U.S.-based private networks specialist, is advancing into the Chinese market through a strategic partnership with Xingtera. This collaboration aims to deploy Celona’s innovative 5G LAN solution across industries such as manufacturing and logistics. Supported by Oriental Cable Network and Inspur, the partnership enhances secure wireless connectivity and accelerates digital transformation.
NVIDIA is partnering with T-Mobile, Ericsson, and Nokia to revolutionize mobile networks using AI-RAN. By leveraging the NVIDIA AI Aerial platform, this alliance aims to enhance 5G and future 6G networks. The partnership will optimize network performance and operational costs, paving the way for innovative AI-powered applications.
Digital Nasional Berhad, Ericsson, and eMooVit Technology are pioneering Malaysia’s autonomous bus experience using 5G technology. The initiative, marked by a Memorandum of Understanding in May 2024, includes trials for 5G-enabled features like in-vehicle public Wi-Fi and real-time monitoring. These advancements aim to enhance passenger safety, operational efficiency, and smart city integration.
Seagate has expanded its Lyve Cloud Object Storage platform, adding advanced features and extending services to new regions in Europe and Asia. Key enhancements include data lifecycle logic, geo-replication, white labeling, and IP source control. These upgrades aim to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiencies, and support enterprises with scalable, flexible cloud storage solutions.
Qumulo has announced its Cloud Native Qumulo (CNQ) on Amazon Web Services (AWS), designed to manage unstructured data with superior performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. This cloud-native solution tailors to sectors like healthcare, entertainment, and financial services. CNQ leverages AWS S3, ensuring economic data management with elastic performance scalability, suitable for high-demand workloads.
Sparkle, an international service provider, and Airtel Business have partnered to enhance VoIP connectivity between Asia and Europe via the Blue & Raman Submarine Cable Systems. This strategic agreement promises to diversify and expand global network capacity, catering to increasing data demands and ensuring seamless VoIP services for businesses and consumers.
Astrotel, a leading Australian telecom provider, has partnered with Alkira to revolutionize telecom capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. This strategic alliance highlights their commitment to advancing connectivity solutions through Alkira’s innovative Network Infrastructure on Demand services. By leveraging cloud and AI technologies, businesses can expect enhanced network performance, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.

