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| Qvantel Completes Acquisition of Canadian BSS Vendor Optiva The combined company now serves more than 70 operators in over 40 countries and is supported by a global workforce of more than 1,000 professionals across 30 locations. |
| WOW! is Taken Private via DigitalBridge and Crestview DigitalBridge and Crestview have completed their previously announced take-private acquisition of WideOpenWest, Inc. (WOW!) |
| Edge Data Center Infrastructure Expands in Texas and Illinois Duos Edge AI expects to continue expanding into additional states as it capitalizes on growing demand for carrier neutral facilities with localized compute, AI enablement, and resilient digital infrastructure across underserved and high-growth markets. |
| Bittium Licenses Tough Comms Tech to Indra Group for Rugged Radios Bittium Wireless signed an agreement with Spanish Indra Group for licensing of Bittium Tough SDR technology to Indra, and received a first purchase order of EUR 50 million from Indra according to the agreement. The transfer of Tough SDR technology has begun. By licensing Bittium’s Tough SDR technology, Indra will develop and manufacture sovereign, high-performance handheld, vehicular, and manpack radios, with the main focus on Spain and potentially extensible to other countries. |
| IPEX Health Patents AI System for Deep Space Missions IPEX Health patented an AI-orchestrated neuroacoustic system to stabilize circadian rhythm and deep sleep for long-duration space missions and extreme environments, addressing a critical human risk for deep-space travel. |
| IEEE Study Reveals Mixed Results for Free-space Optical Communications The overall results showed that while optical fiber bundles are feasible for FSOC, the tested commercial bundle, which was optimized for visible-light wavelengths, came with some drawbacks. |
| Telefonica Tech Announces Strategic Agreement for LATAM Telefonica Tech has reached an agreement with the technology company hiberus for the acquisition of Telefonica Tech’s businesses in Colombia, Mexico and Chile. |
| Kaspersky Warns of Cyberattacks, Supply Chain, and Current Threats Kaspersky's new report warns that advanced persistent threats (APTs), distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and supply-chain vulnerabilities will continue to pressure global telecom operators in 2026. The cybersecurity firm highlights how these persistent threats intersect with operational risks from AI automation, post-quantum cryptography, and satellite integration, introducing fresh vulnerabilities as the industry deploys new technologies. |
| DT Takes Stake In Surveillance Drones Deutsche Telekom (DT) is forging a strategic partnership with Quantum Systems, a prominent drone technology provider, to enhance critical infrastructure protection. This collaboration, funded through T.Capital Tech Fund, aims to commercialize advanced autonomous surveillance solutions across Germany and Europe. |
| Palo Alto Inks Multi-Billion Dollar Deal with Google Cloud Google Cloud announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to enable the secure development and deployment of AI solutions and provide a trusted foundation that helps organizations harness the full potential of AI with confidence. The collaboration combines Google Cloud's leading AI and infrastructure capabilities with Prisma AIRS, Palo Alto Networks comprehensive AI security platform, to secure the next generation of digital business. |
| Qualcomm Accelerates Acquisition of Alphawave Semi Qualcomm announced that it has completed its acquisition of Alphawave Semi approximately one quarter ahead of schedule. The acquisition of Alphawave Semi aims to further accelerate and provide key assets for Qualcomm’s expansion into the data center. |
| Ericsson Powers Docomo's 5G With Massive Mimo Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced that its 4.5 GHz Massive MIMO AIR 3255 radios are now active within DOCOMO’s 5G network. This deployment significantly boosts DOCOMO’s 5G capacity and enhances the overall user experience across its network. The advanced AIR 3255 radios deliver high bandwidth and sophisticated beamforming capabilities, demonstrating the strength of the ongoing collaboration between the two companies. |
| Verizon Partners with Array Digital for 5G Expansion Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has announced a new strategic partnership with Array Digital Infrastructure (AD). This collaboration aims to leverage Array's national portfolio of towers to significantly enhance Verizon's 5G network capabilities. |
| NCC Group Partners to Strengthen Attack Surface Management NCC Group and Qualys announced a partnership to embed Qualys' advanced asset discovery and risk management capabilities into its managed Attack Surface Management (ASM) solution. |
| Zenture Partners Unveils Network Procurement Blueprint Zenture Partners launched a blueprint for modernizing network procurement in global manufacturing. The model is designed to enable global manufacturers to regain visibility, control, and resiliency across their telecom environments. |
| Ericsson Inks 5-year Deal with stc Group Ericsson announced the stc Group, a leading digital enabler in Saudi Arabia, has signed a new five-year Master Frame Agreement (MFA) with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to accelerate the delivery of advanced digital infrastructure and boost technology adoption across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. |
| 1547 Expands US-Mexico Internet Exchange 1547 has unveiled the McAllen Internet Exchange (MCT-IX), a new peering point designed to significantly enhance regional interconnection and improve network performance in South Texas. This initiative, coupled with substantial expansions at 1547's McAllen data center, aims to facilitate more efficient traffic exchange, reduce latency, and support the growing demands of the digital economy. |
| Empire Fiber Expands Fiber Footprint Empire Fiber Internet announced a significant expansion of its fiber network within Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This strategic move aims to deliver high-speed internet access to a broader demographic of residents and businesses across the city. |
| Telus and kini mobile Partner to Support Filipino Community kini mobile has partnered with TELUS to launch Made for Pinoys, new 5G-powered prepaid mobile plans for the Filipino-Canadian market. Built on TELUS' award-winning 5G network, these cost effective plans allow customers to maintain both Philippine and Canadian mobile services on a single device, while addressing the unique connectivity needs of Filipino residents, international students, temporary foreign workers and travelers. |
| Nokia Reports on Cross-Industry, AI Supercycle Nokia revealed research that uncovered substantial evolution and investment to meet the demands of the AI supercycle. The research surveyed around 2,000 technology and business decision-makers in the U.S. and Europe, including telecommunication and data center infrastructure providers, as well as businesses and organizations planning to adopt and integrate AI into their operations. |
| 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. |
| Viasat Launches Unified Ka-band Government Network Viasat has significantly advanced its satellite communications for government clients by integrating its Ka-band satellites with the Global Xpress fleet and partner satellites. This unified network delivers seamless global, multi-orbit Ka-band connectivity, enhancing performance, coverage, and resiliency for critical military missions. |
| 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. |
