Technologies
-
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the data centre, cloud, and wider connectivity sectors are gearing up for a transformative year ahead. -
Nokia, in collaboration with SK Broadband, has implemented a quantum-secure leased line network for Korea Hydro Nuclear Power (KHNP) to enhance protection against cyber threats.
-
Google has unveiled its latest quantum computing chip, Willow, a next-generation hardware unit that dramatically reduces quantum computational errors and can perform complex calculations exponentially faster than classical supercomputers.
-
Viasat and Vodafone are among the big-name brands to have joined Digital Catapult’s quantum innovation accelerator, which aims to fast-track the development of practical quantum applications.
-
Telefónica Germany is trailing quantum technologies to improve the performance and security of its mobile networks.
-
Atos has revealed the French state is in talks to acquire the company’s Advanced Computing business in a deal that could be worth up to €625 million (US$656 million).
Forthcoming events
-
Within the last week, Nokia has made a series of announcements about new project wins and kit deployments.
-
BT Wholesale is to provide the data centre needs for BAI Communications’ contract to put 4G and 5G mobile communications on the London Underground.
-
Eutelsat Communications (Eutelsat) and Intersat have signed a multi-year deal to provide internet connectivity in Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Senegal.
-
The UK government has picked Arqit Quantum to join a project to built ultra-high security in 5G communications.
-
Orange Belgium has joined forces with La Grand Poste to create another 5G lab in Liege which will open in the first half of 2022.
-
NTT Ltd has appointed Avinash Joshi as the new chief executive officer of its India business.
-
Vodafone UK is following the group’s German and Italian units by announcing plans to close down its 3G network.
-
Ericsson, IBM and Jio have all released their latest financial results in recent days, kicking off the latest reporting season.
-
Neos Networks accelerated its network expansion programme last year, improving access options for businesses to high-capacity fibre connectivity and facilitating rollout of advanced 5G services
-
Open RAN revenues will account for around 15% of the overall 2G-5G RAN market by 2026, according to a new estimate from the Dell’Oro group.
-
CTI Towers, which manages or owns 1,150 towers across 47 US states has appointed a new CFO following the departure of Shane Ward.
-
Lumen Technologies has won a $1.2 billion contract in a move that will bring speeds of up to 100Gbps to the legacy network operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
