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Bell Canada Makes Headway in Copper Theft Case Bell announced it welcomes the decision of the Court of Quebec from November 26 that affirms the seriousness of copper theft through the awarding of compensatory and punitive damages for the first time in Quebec. Bell has obtained a default judgment of $24,000, marking a significant milestone in the fight against this crime that disrupts essential services for thousands of customers.
NVIDIA Debuts New Open Models for Agentic AI NVDIA introduces the Nemotron 3 family of open models, specifically designed to empower the development of agentic AI applications. This new family, including Nano, Super, and Ultra sizes, offers significant efficiency gains and accuracy for building multi-agent systems at scale. Nemotron 3 Nano, for instance, delivers four times higher throughput than its predecessor, leveraging a hybrid mixture-of-experts architecture.
Rogers Launches Cloud Gaming Service Rogers is enhancing its Xfinity platform by launching Amazon Luna. This integration brings cloud gaming directly to customers' TVs, eliminating the need for console downloads. Prime members can access over 50 popular titles, including Hogwarts Legacy and Indiana Jones, offering a rich gaming experience. The service leverages Canada's reliable internet and Comcast’s Entertainment OS for seamless play.
Innodisk Powers Edge AI Vision for Industrial Applications Innodisk has unveiled its new GMSL2 camera module and adapter board, designed to deliver long-distance, low-latency edge AI vision. This solution aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced vision-based AI, offering real-time data processing vital for applications like autonomous vehicles, robotics, and smart manufacturing.
Beyond Now Secures Investment from Bregal Milestone Beyond Now today announced a majority investment from Bregal Milestone, a leading European software private equity firm. The investment marks a new chapter in Beyond Now’s journey, transitioning from a successful management buyout backed by a group of investors to a scale-up phase supported by a strategic growth partner.
Orange Aquires Spain's MasOrange for 4.2B Euros Orange has signed a binding agreement with Lorca to acquire full ownership of MasOrange, Spain's leading operator in terms of customer base, through the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent stake in its Spanish joint venture for a price of 4.25 billion euros in cash.
Solace and NetComm Develop Wireless, Window-Mounted 5G CPE Solace Power and NetComm Wireless announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop the world's first wirelessly powered, window-mounted 5G customer premises equipment.
Viasat Telemetry Selected by INNOSPACE for Commercial Launch Viasat (VSAT) has been selected by INNOSPACE to provide its InRange rocket telemetry service for the first commercial launch from Brazil. This pivotal mission will see INNOSPACE's HANBIT-Nano vehicle carry eight payloads into low Earth orbit from the Alcantara Launch Center.
Bell Canada Launches On-demand and Streaming TV App Bell Canada introduces its new Fibe TV app, enabling subscribers to stream live and on-demand content without a set-top box. This Bell Fibe TV app announcement The app offers personalized recommendations and easy content discovery. It supports multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, providing enhanced flexibility. This innovation is accessible to all new and existing Fibe TV customers, streamlining their entertainment experience.
Qualcomm and CP Plus Partner for AI Video Security Qualcomm and CP Plus have announced a strategic collaboration to develop advanced AI-enabled video security solutions across India. This Qualcomm AI Video announcement This partnership will integrate Qualcomm's cutting-edge edge AI and video processing technologies into CP Plus cameras and video recorders. The initiative aims to provide robust video intelligence for diverse applications, including critical smart city infrastructure and general public safety.
IBM and Pearson Partner to Create Personalized AI Learning IBM and Pearson are collaborating on a global partnership to create new AI-powered personalized learning products. This initiative addresses the urgent need for upskilling as AI reshapes work, leveraging watsonx Orchestrate and watsonx Governance. The partnership aims to equip businesses, organizations, and individuals with tools to develop new skills, enhancing adaptability and productivity in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
Marvell Accelerates Hyperscaler AEC Adoption Marvell is launching a strategic initiative to accelerate the adoption of its AEC ecosystem. This Marvell AEC Ecosystem announcement This pivotal move emphasizes hyperscaler adoption, a critical growth area. The company is committed to delivering comprehensive data infrastructure solutions and actively collaborating with partners to foster innovation and expand its market reach.
Beacon Expands Structured Cabling for Copper and Fiber Beacon Communications announced a significant expansion of its service portfolio, now including comprehensive structured cabling solutions. This strategic addition enhances their ability to deliver integrated communication infrastructure, ensuring reliable and efficient data transmission for businesses. The move underscores Beacon Communications' commitment to providing advanced connectivity solutions to meet evolving market demands.
Qohash Strengthens Data Security for TELUS Supercomputer TELUS and Qohash have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly bolstering data security for the Fuel iX platform. This TELUS Qohash data security announcement This collaboration integrates Qohash's Qostodian solution to safeguard sensitive information, offering robust protection against breaches and unauthorized access.
Marvell Boosts AI and Data Center Performance Marvell Technology announces significant adoption of its PCIe retimers by leading AI and data center providers. These advanced retimers support PCIe Gen5 and CXL 2.0 specifications, enabling high-speed data transfer, ensuring signal integrity, and reducing latency in demanding server environments.
DT and OpenAI Partner on AI Products and Experiences Deutsche Telekom and OpenAI have initiated a multi-year collaboration aimed at delivering advanced AI capabilities to millions of customers and businesses across Europe. Deutsche Telekom will gain early access to an alpha-phase model of OpenAI's technology, enabling the co-development of new AI-powered products. These initiatives focus on enhancing communication and everyday productivity for a wide user base. First pilots are slated for Q1 2026.
Lightyear Unveils AI-Native Telecom Expense Management Platform Lightyear has launched the industry's first AI-native telecom expense management platform, automating billing and payments for enterprises. This Lightyear Telecom Expense Management announcement This innovative solution uses AI to precisely extract and categorize invoice charges, standardizing data for accurate auditing.
Hyundai Taps Iridium for Global IoT Iridium Communications Inc. This Iridium HD Hyundai Construction Equipment announcement has been selected by HD Hyundai Construction Equipment to integrate its Hi MATE vehicle monitoring system with Iridium's global satellite IoT connectivity. This partnership significantly expands the reach of Hi MATE into new markets, offering advanced remote management capabilities for heavy equipment.
Vodafone and Spirent Partner to Bolster Core Network for 5G Spirent and Vodafone announced a collaboration to automate the integration of 5G software across Vodafone's European core voice networks. The partnership introduces a new jointly developed platform, enabling Vodafone to efficiently check and rapidly deploy 5G software releases from multiple vendors.
Juniper Reports eSIM Margins Under Pressure as Revenue Falls Juniper Research predicts that average revenue per gigabyte for travel eSIM data will decrease significantly by 2025. This Travel eSIM Margins announcement This downturn is attributed to stagnant wholesale data costs and intensifying market competition. To counteract declining profit margins, travel eSIM providers are urged to enhance their offerings by bundling essential services and loyalty rewards. This strategy aims to differentiate solutions and attract new customers.
EMA Reports on Network Source of Truth Research New findings from EMA outlines Network Source of Truth (NSoT) strategies. The report, based on interviews with IT practitioners, offers practical guidance for success. It highlights how network teams establish and utilize NSoT tools to centralize authoritative operations data. This addresses critical data management challenges in network automation and provides crucial insights for organizations navigating the evolving NSoT landscape.
Rogers Deploys 34 New 5G Cell Towers Across Eastern Ontario The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) and Rogers Communications (RCI) announced today that Rogers 5G mobile services are now available in 34 more communities across eastern Ontario. This crucial deployment is a key component of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Cell Gap Project, a substantial $300-million public-private partnership. The initiative aims to bridge cellular service gaps, delivering high-speed 5G mobile services to previously underserved rural communities.
IBM to Acquire Confluent for Enterprise Generative AI IBM's strategic $11 billion acquisition of Confluent represents a pivotal move to forge an advanced smart data platform, purpose-built for enterprise generative AI. This significant acquisition is set to integrate Confluent's industry-leading real-time data streaming capabilities with IBM's extensive AI infrastructure, forming a comprehensive solution for seamless data connection, processing, and governance across diverse IT landscapes.
Cisco and OECD Research AI Adoption and Digital Well-being Research reveals profound generational and geographical disparities in AI adoption and digital well-being. The research indicates that emerging economies, such as India and Brazil, are at the forefront of generative AI uptake, driven largely by younger adults who exhibit greater trust and engagement. In contrast, older demographics and surveyed European nations show lower AI utilization and increased skepticism.
AWS Announces New HPC Instances Using AMD 5th Gen AWS announced the general availability of its new compute-optimized Amazon EC2 C8a instances, significantly enhancing cloud compute capabilities. Powered by the 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors, these instances deliver up to 30% higher performance and improved price-performance compared to the C7a series, alongside a notable 33% increase in memory bandwidth.
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Bell Canada Makes Headway in Copper Theft Case
Bell announced it welcomes the decision of the Court of Quebec from November 26 that affirms the seriousness of copper theft through the awarding of compensatory and punitive damages for the first time in Quebec. Bell has obtained a default judgment of $24,000, marking a significant milestone in the fight against this crime that disrupts essential services for thousands of customers.

NVIDIA Debuts New Open Models for Agentic AI
NVDIA introduces the Nemotron 3 family of open models, specifically designed to empower the development of agentic AI applications. This new family, including Nano, Super, and Ultra sizes, offers significant efficiency gains and accuracy for building multi-agent systems at scale. Nemotron 3 Nano, for instance, delivers four times higher throughput than its predecessor, leveraging a hybrid mixture-of-experts architecture.

Rogers Launches Cloud Gaming Service
Rogers is enhancing its Xfinity platform by launching Amazon Luna. This integration brings cloud gaming directly to customers' TVs, eliminating the need for console downloads. Prime members can access over 50 popular titles, including Hogwarts Legacy and Indiana Jones, offering a rich gaming experience. The service leverages Canada's reliable internet and Comcast’s Entertainment OS for seamless play.

Innodisk Powers Edge AI Vision for Industrial Applications
Innodisk has unveiled its new GMSL2 camera module and adapter board, designed to deliver long-distance, low-latency edge AI vision. This solution aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced vision-based AI, offering real-time data processing vital for applications like autonomous vehicles, robotics, and smart manufacturing.

Beyond Now Secures Investment from Bregal Milestone
Beyond Now today announced a majority investment from Bregal Milestone, a leading European software private equity firm. The investment marks a new chapter in Beyond Now’s journey, transitioning from a successful management buyout backed by a group of investors to a scale-up phase supported by a strategic growth partner.

Orange Aquires Spain's MasOrange for 4.2B Euros
Orange has signed a binding agreement with Lorca to acquire full ownership of MasOrange, Spain's leading operator in terms of customer base, through the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent stake in its Spanish joint venture for a price of 4.25 billion euros in cash.

Solace and NetComm Develop Wireless, Window-Mounted 5G CPE
Solace Power and NetComm Wireless announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop the world's first wirelessly powered, window-mounted 5G customer premises equipment.

Viasat Telemetry Selected by INNOSPACE for Commercial Launch
Viasat (VSAT) has been selected by INNOSPACE to provide its InRange rocket telemetry service for the first commercial launch from Brazil. This pivotal mission will see INNOSPACE's HANBIT-Nano vehicle carry eight payloads into low Earth orbit from the Alcantara Launch Center.

Bell Canada Launches On-demand and Streaming TV App
Bell Canada introduces its new Fibe TV app, enabling subscribers to stream live and on-demand content without a set-top box. This Bell Fibe TV app announcement The app offers personalized recommendations and easy content discovery. It supports multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, providing enhanced flexibility. This innovation is accessible to all new and existing Fibe TV customers, streamlining their entertainment experience.

Qualcomm and CP Plus Partner for AI Video Security
Qualcomm and CP Plus have announced a strategic collaboration to develop advanced AI-enabled video security solutions across India. This Qualcomm AI Video announcement This partnership will integrate Qualcomm's cutting-edge edge AI and video processing technologies into CP Plus cameras and video recorders. The initiative aims to provide robust video intelligence for diverse applications, including critical smart city infrastructure and general public safety.

IBM and Pearson Partner to Create Personalized AI Learning
IBM and Pearson are collaborating on a global partnership to create new AI-powered personalized learning products. This initiative addresses the urgent need for upskilling as AI reshapes work, leveraging watsonx Orchestrate and watsonx Governance. The partnership aims to equip businesses, organizations, and individuals with tools to develop new skills, enhancing adaptability and productivity in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.

Marvell Accelerates Hyperscaler AEC Adoption
Marvell is launching a strategic initiative to accelerate the adoption of its AEC ecosystem. This Marvell AEC Ecosystem announcement This pivotal move emphasizes hyperscaler adoption, a critical growth area. The company is committed to delivering comprehensive data infrastructure solutions and actively collaborating with partners to foster innovation and expand its market reach.

Beacon Expands Structured Cabling for Copper and Fiber
Beacon Communications announced a significant expansion of its service portfolio, now including comprehensive structured cabling solutions. This strategic addition enhances their ability to deliver integrated communication infrastructure, ensuring reliable and efficient data transmission for businesses. The move underscores Beacon Communications' commitment to providing advanced connectivity solutions to meet evolving market demands.

Qohash Strengthens Data Security for TELUS Supercomputer
TELUS and Qohash have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly bolstering data security for the Fuel iX platform. This TELUS Qohash data security announcement This collaboration integrates Qohash's Qostodian solution to safeguard sensitive information, offering robust protection against breaches and unauthorized access.

Marvell Boosts AI and Data Center Performance
Marvell Technology announces significant adoption of its PCIe retimers by leading AI and data center providers. These advanced retimers support PCIe Gen5 and CXL 2.0 specifications, enabling high-speed data transfer, ensuring signal integrity, and reducing latency in demanding server environments.

DT and OpenAI Partner on AI Products and Experiences
Deutsche Telekom and OpenAI have initiated a multi-year collaboration aimed at delivering advanced AI capabilities to millions of customers and businesses across Europe. Deutsche Telekom will gain early access to an alpha-phase model of OpenAI's technology, enabling the co-development of new AI-powered products. These initiatives focus on enhancing communication and everyday productivity for a wide user base. First pilots are slated for Q1 2026.

Lightyear Unveils AI-Native Telecom Expense Management Platform
Lightyear has launched the industry's first AI-native telecom expense management platform, automating billing and payments for enterprises. This Lightyear Telecom Expense Management announcement This innovative solution uses AI to precisely extract and categorize invoice charges, standardizing data for accurate auditing.

Hyundai Taps Iridium for Global IoT
Iridium Communications Inc. This Iridium HD Hyundai Construction Equipment announcement has been selected by HD Hyundai Construction Equipment to integrate its Hi MATE vehicle monitoring system with Iridium's global satellite IoT connectivity. This partnership significantly expands the reach of Hi MATE into new markets, offering advanced remote management capabilities for heavy equipment.

Vodafone and Spirent Partner to Bolster Core Network for 5G
Spirent and Vodafone announced a collaboration to automate the integration of 5G software across Vodafone's European core voice networks. The partnership introduces a new jointly developed platform, enabling Vodafone to efficiently check and rapidly deploy 5G software releases from multiple vendors.

Juniper Reports eSIM Margins Under Pressure as Revenue Falls
Juniper Research predicts that average revenue per gigabyte for travel eSIM data will decrease significantly by 2025. This Travel eSIM Margins announcement This downturn is attributed to stagnant wholesale data costs and intensifying market competition. To counteract declining profit margins, travel eSIM providers are urged to enhance their offerings by bundling essential services and loyalty rewards. This strategy aims to differentiate solutions and attract new customers.

EMA Reports on Network Source of Truth Research
New findings from EMA outlines Network Source of Truth (NSoT) strategies. The report, based on interviews with IT practitioners, offers practical guidance for success. It highlights how network teams establish and utilize NSoT tools to centralize authoritative operations data. This addresses critical data management challenges in network automation and provides crucial insights for organizations navigating the evolving NSoT landscape.

Rogers Deploys 34 New 5G Cell Towers Across Eastern Ontario
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) and Rogers Communications (RCI) announced today that Rogers 5G mobile services are now available in 34 more communities across eastern Ontario. This crucial deployment is a key component of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Cell Gap Project, a substantial $300-million public-private partnership. The initiative aims to bridge cellular service gaps, delivering high-speed 5G mobile services to previously underserved rural communities.

IBM to Acquire Confluent for Enterprise Generative AI
IBM's strategic $11 billion acquisition of Confluent represents a pivotal move to forge an advanced smart data platform, purpose-built for enterprise generative AI. This significant acquisition is set to integrate Confluent's industry-leading real-time data streaming capabilities with IBM's extensive AI infrastructure, forming a comprehensive solution for seamless data connection, processing, and governance across diverse IT landscapes.

Cisco and OECD Research AI Adoption and Digital Well-being
Research reveals profound generational and geographical disparities in AI adoption and digital well-being. The research indicates that emerging economies, such as India and Brazil, are at the forefront of generative AI uptake, driven largely by younger adults who exhibit greater trust and engagement. In contrast, older demographics and surveyed European nations show lower AI utilization and increased skepticism.

AWS Announces New HPC Instances Using AMD 5th Gen
AWS announced the general availability of its new compute-optimized Amazon EC2 C8a instances, significantly enhancing cloud compute capabilities. Powered by the 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors, these instances deliver up to 30% higher performance and improved price-performance compared to the C7a series, alongside a notable 33% increase in memory bandwidth.

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