Technologies
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Telefónica Germany is trailing quantum technologies to improve the performance and security of its mobile networks.
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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
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Vodacom shareholders have approved a proposal to buy a controlling 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt for the equivalent of US$2.68 billion.
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In this episode of the Digital Digest, we roundup the biggest stories of the week from iSIMs to aviation dramas.
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OneWeb and Hughes Network Systems (Hughes) have formed a strategic six-year distribution partner agreement to provide low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services across India.
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SoftBank is raising 30 billion yen (US$263 million) to fund its work in high-altitude mobile services from the stratosphere.
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Capacity shares five key stories make headlines around the world today.
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The 5G revolution may have started to arrive on Europe’s shores in terms of licences, network infrastructure, devices and services – but I can’t be alone in feeling a sense of déjà vu when reflecting on the current state of the rollout.
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FiberSense, a deep-tech fibre sensing company, and Southern Cross Cable Network (SX) have completed the successful testing of the world’s first subsea cable monitoring service.
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The industry organisation setting priorities for 6G has set out its programme for a global standard for green networks.
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The US aviation industry has warned of the "catastrophic" consequences of 5G network deployments using C-Band spectrum.
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The Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic (CAR) are being connected by a 285km sub-river fibre.
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Vodafone has switched on the UK’s first 5G OpenRAN site in Bath.
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The US state of Utah has a (relatively) new, high bandwidth dark fibre connection – and a new data centre model – with a little help from Zayo.
