News Center
| Verizon Adds Nine Heavyweights to 6G Innovation Forum Verizon expanded its 6G Innovation Forum with nine new partners, including AWS and NVIDIA, accelerating development of an AI-native 6G network. The forum is advancing 5G Advanced capabilities and conducting field trials for Integrated Sensing and Communication ISAC and AI-enabled wearables, aiming to create real-world 6G experiences and scale AI workloads for next-generation devices. |
| Ciena Commits $200M to Fund AI Networking Innovation Ciena has launched Ciena Ventures, a new $200 million corporate venture capital program. This initiative will invest in early-stage companies and technology-focused venture funds aligned with Ciena's strategic focus areas, aiming to advance the future of networking and connectivity in the AI era. It complements Ciena's organic innovation investments and strategic acquisitions. |
| Datacom gets Intuition from ST Engineering iDirect ST Engineering iDirect powers Datacom with its Intuition ground system for cloud-native satellite services across Asia-Pacific. This system enhances bandwidth efficiency and enables multi-orbit operations, accelerating network modernization without vendor lock-in. Intuition supports a flexible bring-your-own-hardware architecture, moving away from traditional hardware cycles. This aids operators in managing growing data demand and hybrid GEO/NGSO networks. |
| ESpanix Secures Spain's Internet with Nokia Deepfield Defender ESpanix, Spain's largest internet exchange point (IXP), has selected and deployed Nokia Deepfield Defender to protect its exchange platform and connected networks against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. A new optional DDoS protection service is available to more than 200 national and international networks connected to ESpanix. |
| AccelerComm Secures ESA Contract for Regenerative 5G Satellite Networks AccelerComm has been selected for a European Space Agency ESA funded program to advance regenerative 5G satellite architectures for Low Earth Orbit LEO constellations. This initiative aims to deploy full 5G base station functionality onboard satellites moving beyond bent-pipe architectures to deliver a regenerative 5G NTN gNodeB demonstrator operating at Technology Readiness Level 5 (TRL 5). |
| Eutelsat and G&S SatCom Launch Government LEO OMT Eutelsat Network Solutions and G&S SatCom launched a new Online Management Tool or OMT. This OMT enhances government LEO connectivity, powered by G&S SatConnect. It provides greater control and agility for OneWeb LEO services. Users can plan, provision, manage, and adapt services to meet operational needs. The OMT digitizes service management processes, reducing administrative overhead and speeding activation. A comprehensive dashboard offers insights into service usage and performance data. |
| Private Network Spend to Hit $84.7B by 2031 Juniper Research Finds Juniper Research has forecast that global spend on private LTE and 5G networks will surge to $84.7 billion in 2031, a nearly 400% increase from 2026. This growth is driven by the critical need for robust connectivity for scaling AI systems, prompting vendors to prioritize partnerships with enterprise AI providers. The report also identifies Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, HPE, and Ericsson as leading Private LTE & 5G network vendors. |
| PwC US and India Combine Advisory Talent in New Joint Venture PwC US and PwC India announced a joint venture integrating advisory talent from both countries. This new platform will serve global clients, uniting consulting businesses into a single, integrated offering. It enhances support for US-headquartered enterprises with Global Capability Centers in India. The venture strengthens PwC's global consulting model and expands managed services with greater scale. This collaboration aims to deliver deeper expertise and seamless access to capabilities. |
| New IX to Launch in Azerbaijan AzerTelecom and DE-CIX have partnered to launch AZE-IX, Azerbaijan's first neutral Internet Exchange. This platform keeps local data traffic within Azerbaijan, reducing latency and boosting network performance. It supports NEQSOL Holding’s Digital Silk Way project, establishing a digital corridor between Europe and Asia, integrating Azerbaijan into the global Internet Exchange ecosystem, and fostering its digital economy. This marks DE-CIX's entry into Western and Central Asia. |
| ZTE and Antel Validate Symmetric 50G PON in Latin America ZTE Corporation and Antel, Uruguay's largest telecommunications operator, have successfully completed Latin America's first validation of symmetric 50G PON technology. This significant achievement, demonstrated during the Antel Summit 2026, showcases a three-generation convergence solution ensuring the long-term coexistence of GPON, 10G PON, and 50G PON. |
| Rightfiber Officially Launches Across 20 States Grain Management has completed the strategic combination of Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications, forming Rightfiber. This new entity unites two telecommunications providers, accelerating fiber broadband expansion. Rightfiber serves over 400 communities across 20 states with over 300,000 FTTH passings and secured a $1.6 billion credit facility for growth. |
| Industry Support for New Intelligent Communications Experience Framework Aragon Research unveils the Intelligent Communications Experience (ICX) market, forecast to reach $251.83 billion by 2031. ICX unifies unified communications and contact center platforms, integrating human employees and AI agents seamlessly. Industry leaders Intermedia, Mitel, RingCentral, and Vonage have endorsed this new framework. The ICX model shifts enterprise focus towards a unified 'Agentic-Channel' and a pervasive 'AI Fabric' for future workforces. |
| Nokia Unveils AI and Edge Platform for Critical Field Operations Nokia has introduced Cognitive Operations (CO), a new platform integrating mission-critical communications, accelerated edge computing, and operational AI. Designed for industries where operational failure is not an option, CO enhances site and asset intelligence for sectors like mining, public safety, and defense. It provides real-time insights, 3D digital twins, video analytics, and predictive maintenance to boost resilience and reduce downtime in challenging environments. |
| Iridium, DT, and Toyota Demo Voice Messaging via Satellite Iridium, Deutsche Telekom IoT, and Toyota successfully demonstrated voice messaging over Iridium NTN Direct satellite connectivity. A voice message was sent from a Toyota vehicle equipped with a Nordic Semiconductor board and Deutsche Telekom IoT SIM, showcasing global coverage for various IoT applications. Commercial availability for eligible DT IoT customers is expected in Q4 2026. |
| Findings Announced from GSA FWA CPE Market Survey GSA FWA Forum's annual survey forecasts fixed wireless access CPE shipments will see double-digit growth by end of 2026. 5G devices are expected to comprise nearly 70% of global FWA CPE shipments. North America leads with 28% of shipments, while Africa emerges as a key growth region. The report also highlights the impact of macro-economic conditions and chip prices on the FWA CPE market. |
| Nokia and Orange France Complete First Worldwide Network Tomography Trial Nokia and Orange France have successfully completed the world's first live service provider network tomography trial. This groundbreaking trial provides near real-time visibility into Orange France’s optical transport network, demonstrating how AI-ready automation can offer more accurate insights into network health and performance. The innovation, powered by Nokia Bell Labs algorithms, helps operators optimize existing capacity and prepare for AI-driven services. |
| Fin Acquisition by Salesforce now Complete Salesforce has finalized its acquisition of Fin, an industry-leading AI customer agent company. This strategic move integrates Fin's advanced platform and its expert AI team into Salesforce's ecosystem, significantly enhancing its AI CRM capabilities. The acquisition aims to provide companies with faster, more flexible ways to automate customer service, leveraging Fin's proprietary AI models to resolve complex queries across multiple channels with an impressive 76% resolution rate. |
| MEF Releases New Market-sizing Data Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) data reveals Europeans spent US$14 billion on carrier billing in 2025, accounting for over 10% of Europe's digital goods and services revenue. The report highlights the continued importance of telco-enabled payments and the industry's search for new growth, with subscription-based bundling growing twice as fast as DCB. |
| NVIDIA and Partners Boost Australian AI Capacity with New Data Centers NVIDIA is collaborating with Australian Cloud Partners and AI infrastructure partners to expand AI compute capacity across Australia, targeting up to a 2-gigawatt buildout of NVIDIA DSX AI factories by 2027. This initiative provides high-performance AI compute, enabling local innovators to build regional AI models, applications, and agents, supported by expanded access to NVIDIA accelerated computing and Nemotron open models for startups, universities, and enterprises. |
| AI Data Centers Get Innovative Energy Storage from DIMAAG and Toshiba DIMAAG and Toshiba International Corporation announced a collaboration for advanced energy storage in AI infrastructure. This partnership integrates Toshiba's SCiB LTO battery with DIMAAG's active-flow immersion-cooled battery architecture. The system supports continuous 10C charge and discharge cycling over ten years. It forms part of DIMAAG's ZettaWatt Power Platform, offering load smoothing, grid ride-through, and backup power. |
| Gilat DataPath Wins US Defense Contract to Boost Network Resilience Gilat Satellite Networks announced that its subsidiary, Gilat DataPath, secured an order exceeding $32 million from the U.S. Department of War. This significant award is for multi-band DKET Systems, designed to enhance network resilience and support mission-critical U.S. defense communications across Ku, Ka, and X-band networks. Deliveries for these crucial systems are anticipated over the next 12 months, reinforcing Gilat Defense's expanding role in strategic U.S. programs. |
| Mobileum & Apate Unite to Fight AI-Powered Scams Mobileum partners with Apate, an AI-powered scam disruption platform, to empower CSPs in proactively fighting fraud. Their collaboration combines Mobileum’s prevention capabilities with Apate’s conversational AI, engaging scammers directly to gather real-time intelligence and disrupt fraud before it impacts customers. This shifts fraud prevention from reactive to an intelligence-driven approach. |
| Ribbon and TNS Partner to Modernize Legacy Voice Networks Ribbon Communications and TNS have partnered to introduce Hosted Cloud Connect, a fully managed cloud-based solution designed to simplify the replacement of legacy voice switches. This collaboration offers independent and rural operators a seamless and cost-effective path to modernize their voice networks, reducing operational complexity and ensuring service continuity without the disruption of traditional network overhauls. |
| Bell Launches Bell On-Demand Network for NaaS Bell has launched Canada's first Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform, Bell On-Demand Network, empowering businesses with digital control over their connectivity. Built on Bell's fibre network and powered by Cisco infrastructure, it initially offers On-Demand Internet in Ontario and Quebec. The platform aligns with Mplify's seven NaaS customer experience attributes, enhancing agility and visibility. |
| Red Hat AI 3.5 Delivers Enterprise-Grade Safety and Observability Red Hat has unveiled significant updates to its AI portfolio with the release of Red Hat AI 3.5, addressing the critical need for operational rigor in scaling enterprise AI. This new version introduces enhanced safety and observability capabilities, including EvalHub for model verification and comprehensive dashboards for real-time insights. |
