In the ever-evolving tech cold war, the European Union carefully navigates Huawei’s controversial presence by utilizing a strategic ‘toolbox’ of recommended security measures. As the EU weighs a potential ban, VoIP technologies could see significant shifts depending on alliance formations and geopolitical pressures, significantly impacting global telecommunications infrastructure.
Nokia and Latvian telecom operator LMT have joined forces to enhance Baltic defense communications using Nokia’s 5G technology. This strategic collaboration promises a high-capacity, secure system for defense operations, enabling real-time data exchange and secure interoperability. By leveraging 5G’s high-speed connectivity, this partnership aims to advance military capabilities and strengthen defense strategies.
Costa Rica is ambitiously moving towards nationwide 5G network establishment. ICE, the telecom leader, has completed its tender and is reviewing proposals. This billion-dollar project seeks to elevate Costa Rica’s digital connectivity. ICE’s tender received global bids from giants like Nokia and Huawei, reflecting international confidence in its vision.
Ericsson, Nokia, and Fraunhofer HHI are pioneering advances in video coding for the 6G era, focusing on enhancing media experiences and mobile video efficiency. Aimed at revolutionizing digital media, their new codec provides superior compression, energy efficiency, and scalability, setting the stage for high-efficiency streaming and immersive formats.
Vodafone’s RAN overhaul, leveraging advanced VoIP technologies for 5G services, marks a pivotal shift. By integrating carrier aggregation, AI, and Open RAN, Vodafone aims to enhance network efficiency. Vendors like Ericsson play key roles, highlighting Vodafone’s balanced strategy in the competitive telecommunications market. This digital innovation promises enhanced connectivity.
Nokia and ProRail are launching the world’s first cloud native GSMR core network for rail, boosting safety, reliability, and efficiency. This milestone extends ProRail’s 2G infrastructure and lays the foundation for future FRMCS deployment, supporting Europe’s digital railway transformation with real time data exchange, lower costs, and enhanced service integration.
Nokia will supply Empyrion Digital with advanced data center gateway and aggregation switches for its new Gangnam Data Center in Seoul. This partnership enhances Empyrion’s network performance, scalability, and energy efficiency as it supports growing data demands across Asia’s digital infrastructure landscape.
Optus has partnered with Nokia to boost its 5G voice services using Nokia’s Cloud Native Communication Suite. The system will unify 4G and 5G cores on cloud platforms, improve efficiency, and reduce energy use.
Nokia is rapidly transforming its focus, capitalizing on the AI supercycle to elevate its Network Infrastructure unit above the Mobile Networks division. As demand rises for AI-driven IP and optical solutions, Nokia’s enterprise sales soar, with an impressive 30 private 5G deals secured in one quarter.
BT and Nokia are teaming up for SailGP Portsmouth with a groundbreaking 5G setup. Using public and private 5G slices, the network boosts race operations, media, and fan experiences. This first-of-its-kind deployment highlights the power of network slicing and seamless connectivity.
