Network Transformation
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Virgin Media O2 brought together its fixed and mobile networks to create a Converged Interconnect Network (CIN), a combined network capable of carrying both mobile and fixed traffic. -
Swisscom is working with Ericsson to offer a standalone Mobile Private Network (MPN) to provide enterprises with private, localised connectivity.
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Dell has expanded its AI for Telecom offerings, bringing new hardware support and a variety of new use case-focused solutions designed to help operators augment their edge operations using AI.
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Vietnamese carrier Viettel has launched an Open RAN 5G Network, leveraging hardware from Qualcomm to provide enhanced connectivity across the country.
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Nvidia is working with SoftBank to reinvent telecom networks to make them capable of supporting AI-RAN, enabling them to run AI and 5G workloads at the same time.
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The US Department of Defence has extended its contract with Verizon to use its secure Global Network Solutions (GNS) in a deal worth more than $98 million.
Forthcoming events
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EdgeConneX has announced it has made a strategic investment in leading data centre provider Chayora.
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Southern Cross Cable Network (SX) has announced its NEXT cable (SX NEXT) has landed in Coogee beach in New South Wales, Australia as part of the final stage of the submarine cable rollout between Los Angeles and Sydney.
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Orange Poland has signed a new long-term PPA to buy renewable energy in Poland.
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Three and EE have announced they have joined the BAI Communications network to provide 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across the London Underground.
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Nokia has been selected by Elisa Finland subsidiary Elisa Estonia for nationwide 5G RAN deployment, signing a five-year deal with the vendor.
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Chile’s Desarrollo Pais has selected H2 Cable LP as its strategic partner for the development of the first submarine cable to connect Latin America with the Asia Pacific and Oceania.
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Telecom Italia’s (TIM) former CEO Luigi Gubitosi has stepped down from the company’s board as the search for his successor continues.
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The US government last week recommended that Google and Meta’s undersea data cable to Asia should be approved for use.
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Airtel Africa confirms that Chimera Investment has investment $50 million in Airtel Mobile Commerce (AMC BV), through shares from one of its subsidiaries.
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SK networks has announced it has signed an MOU with T-GAIA, Japan’s biggest mobile phone retailer.
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GTT has announced that the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved the company’s Prepackaged Plan.
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Capacity shares five key stories from around the world making headlines today.
