networks
-
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. -
MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone Group have teamed up with the i2CAT research centre to launch a multi-operator Open Gateway API lab in Europe.
-
Swisscom is working with Ericsson to offer a standalone Mobile Private Network (MPN) to provide enterprises with private, localised connectivity.
-
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is continuing to expand in Africa, launching a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Ghana.
-
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.
-
Vietnamese carrier Viettel has launched an Open RAN 5G Network, leveraging hardware from Qualcomm to provide enhanced connectivity across the country.
Forthcoming events
-
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.
-
Lumen has continued its partnership spree with big-name vendors, striking a deal with Google Cloud to power AIOps and data insight solutions across its network.
-
Ericsson has completed an overhaul of African operator MTN’s network in Kigali, Rwanda to prepare the East African country for 5G.
-
Hrvatski Telekom (HT), the largest operator in Croatia, is working with Nokia on a series of API-focused pilot projects to expand 5G application development.
-
Ericsson has unveiled a range of 5G-focused software products designed to support operators improve network efficiency and performance.
-
SK Telecom and Samsung have developed AI technology capable of optimising 5G base stations.
-
Meta has partnered with Lumen Technologies to “significantly increase” its network capacity to meet the increased demand for its AI models and services.
-
Juniper Networks has been selected to support the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK)’s digital transformation with a move to an IP-based network infrastructure.
-
Oriole Networks, a startup developing photonic networking technologies, has secured $22 million in funding to address the growing data centre demands driven by AI workloads.
-
Fujitsu has unveiled an AI-powered tool designed to enhance mobile communications by reducing quality degradation in 5G wireless networks.
-
Capacity's Ben Wodecki explores AI’s impact on improving and securing communication networks
-
Zayo Europe has expanded its presence in Europe through a partnership with German dark fibre network supplier GasLINE.
