Lumen and IBM are partnering to bring real-time artificial intelligence to the edge, combining Lumen’s low latency infrastructure with IBM’s Watsonx platform. This collaboration aims to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance data security for industries like healthcare, retail, and finance.
Sinch and OneReach.ai have partnered to deliver powerful AI-driven customer experiences by combining Sinch’s global communications infrastructure with OneReach.ai’s advanced agent orchestration platform, enabling businesses to rapidly deploy intelligent, personalized interactions across preferred customer channels.
MediaTek reported strong Q1 2025 revenue growth driven by 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and AI sectors, despite a dip in gross margin. Increased R&D spending and collaboration with NVIDIA highlight its AI focus. With smartphone demand uneven and tariffs looming, the company remains cautiously optimistic about sustained growth.
Qualcomm’s Q2 results showcase strong growth across automotive, IoT, and AI, driven by CEO Cristiano Amon’s diversification strategy. With revenues up 17 percent year-on-year and major strides in on-device AI, the company is expanding well beyond smartphones while reinforcing its leadership.
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.
Digital Catapult joins a major Horizon Europe-backed 6G initiative to advance smarter, faster, and sustainable networks. Collaborating with global leaders like Samsung and Nokia, the project explores AI integration and Open RAN technologies.
GigaIO has unveiled the Gryf system, a compact AI supercomputer ideal for edge deployments across sectors like defense and healthcare. This groundbreaking portable powerhouse enhances real-time data processing, making it indispensable for critical operations.


