Supporting time-sensitive applications
through converged networking and TSN

By: Dave Cavalcanti

Automation, software-defined systems, connectivity and AI are now commonplace in many sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. This is especially true in the industrial sector, as businesses embrace software-defined controls to drive automation systems, such as assembly line robots, automated data analytics and AI-driven optimizations for processes and business. Companies sticking with their legacy methods risk being left behind as their more agile competitors modernise workflows. From predictive maintenance in manufacturing to real-time monitoring and control in logistics and industrial processes, automation is transforming how businesses operate, ensuring greater reliability and efficiency across the board…

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Drones, GenAI and the Need for Collision Avoidance Communications Protocol

By: Mark Cummings, Ph.D.

It looks like delivery drones and air taxis are coming fast. As their numbers increase, low-altitude airspace is going to get congested. We need to find a way to avoid collisions. GenAI will likely play a key role in autonomous operation. But, it is not sufficient by itself to prevent collisions. We need a protocol for collision avoidance. Research on this topic has not created a solution. Things are happening too fast to wait for a 6G solution. The best way forward may be for those building the equipment and those planning to use the equipment to come together and develop such a protocol…

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Robots, Relationships, and the Real Fix
for America’s Labor Crunch

By: Elad Inbar

Seventeen years ago, when I started RobotLAB, robots were perceived primarily as sci-fi toys or mechanical arms on automotive assembly lines. When we started, the initial offerings were modest, educational robots that taught kids programming, coding, and other STEM subjects, mainly because tabletop robots (essentially connected toys) were the only commercially viable products. Fast forward to today, the landscape has dramatically shifted. Businesses across sectors like restaurants, hotels, warehouses, hospitals, schools, and airports now rely on mobile service robots for tasks ranging from delivering room service to cleaning expansive floors and providing security patrols…

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Powering Smarter Operations in Buildings
with IoT, Edge AI and Private Networks

By: Bill Dykas

The work-from-home era during the pandemic revealed some interesting trends for businesses—most notably, the reality that maintaining buildings, campuses and facilities is expensive. These building-related expenses often rank among the top cost categories for organizations, which include anything from cleaning and repairs to staffing and security, as well as energy and lease payments. After the lockdowns, a handful of companies became fully remote, abandoning physical offices entirely to eliminate these expenses…

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Why AI & AR/VR Can Help Aerospace Manufacturers Like Boeing Improve Design and Maintenance of Aircrafts

By: Dijam Panigrahi

The aerospace industry prides itself on operating at the forefront of technological innovation, yet it consistently seeks ways to improve aircraft design and maintenance. Issues ranging from optimizing intricate engineering processes to ensuring meticulous inspections and repairs present ongoing challenges for manufacturers. This critical demand for precision and efficiency has paved the way for the integration of advanced technologies. Specifically, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) are proving to be transformative tools, fundamentally changing the landscape of aerospace manufacturing and maintenance…

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Satellite Connectivity and the Promise of Standards-Based Integration

By: Greg Pelton

Satellite and terrestrial networks have traditionally occupied distinct domains, each with their own technical standards, business models, and user communities. Yet, as digital transformation accelerates and the demand for ubiquitous connectivity grows, the boundaries between these worlds are blurring. The emerging vision is one where standards-based, interoperable technologies enable seamless integration between satellite and cellular networks, unlocking new opportunities for both markets. Today, there are strategic, technical, and commercial drivers behind this convergence, and thus, mobile network operators (MNO) and chipset makers must embrace a standards-led approach poised to reimagine the future of global connectivity…

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How Data Engineering is Powering
Trusted AI in Telecoms

By: Mari Nilsson Bjorkman

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in the telecommunications sector - it is the driving force behind the industry’s transformation. AI is revolutionising how telcos operate and deliver value, from predictive maintenance and automated service delivery to enabling innovations like IoT services and smart cities. However, this revolution hinges on one critical factor: data. More specifically, the quality, governance and trustworthiness of the data that powers AI models…

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What you missed at DTW Ignite! 2025

By: Thomas Board - Pipeline

The TM Forum’s DTW Ignite! (DTW) found itself once again in the happiest city on earth, Copenhagen, situated in the peaceful country of Denmark. Compared to prior years, the Bella Center had taken on a new identity. DTW’s main stage, which hosted the opening keynotes, now found itself in the center of the event in a more open format, allowing for a better, more relaxed, and accessible experience. All main stages utilized this model, allowing for a quick, embarrassment-free exit if all the Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype became too much to bear…

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Redefining Telecom: Monetization
Strategies in a Cloud-Driven Era

By: Binish Patel

Cloud services present a major revenue opportunity as telecom providers shift from traditional network services to digital-first business models. By leveraging cloud-based infrastructure, SaaS solutions, and hybrid cloud offerings, telecoms can extend beyond connectivity to provide enterprise customers with scalable, on-demand digital services. This shift is not just a trend—it’s a defining transformation. Cloud marketplace models and new, vertical-specific solutions are becoming key monetization strategies that will help telecoms generate new revenue streams…

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Why DIY IoT Could Derail Your Digital Strategy

By: Jeff Noska

Amidst the boom in technological innovation, including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and the Internet of Things (IoT), more organizations are embracing digital transformation than ever before. Research shows that 61% of business executives recognize digital transformation as a top priority for their organizations. This motivation to prioritize digital transformation stems from its incredible benefits, such as cost reduction, better operational efficiency, longer-lasting assets, expedient and accurate data analysis, greater customer satisfaction, etc…

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Letter from the Editor - July 2025

By: Scott St. John - Pipeline

The proliferation of connected devices permeates every aspect of our daily lives, and we may not even notice. Sure, we may know the PC on our desk, watch on our wrist, or the doorbell on our home may be connected to the internet. You may even have a connected device implanted in your body. But the explosion in IoT connected devices encompasses even more than that. There is an IoT revolution underway. Recent estimates put the number of IoT connected devices at just under 20 billion. The cities we live in, streets we drive upon, cars we drive in, and the buildings and factories in which we work are all connected, and the momentum doesn’t show any signs of slowing…

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IT & Telecom Industry News

By: Thomas Board - Pipeline

This month’s industry news roundup highlights a surge of groundbreaking innovation across IoT, AI, cloud, and communications sectors. From ZTE’s cross-brand robot collaboration, IonQ’s billion-dollar acquisition, AT&T’s advancements in emergency communications, to and HP’s AI-powered 3D video solution, Pipeline's got you covered with everything relevant in technology. The month’s top industry news stories are summarized below. To view breaking news in real-time, visit Pipeline’s News Center, follow Pipeline on social media, and subscribe to receive our weekly industry enterprise and communications technology news summary…

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