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| SoftBank Nokia Partner for AI-RAN Field Trial Nokia and SoftBank Corp. are set to conduct a commercial AI-RAN field trial in Japan in 2027, marking a significant step towards AI-native networks. The deployment will validate key AI-RAN capabilities using Nokia's anyRAN software on SoftBank's AITRAS platform, integrating NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer. |
| Salesforce to Acquire Braze for $5.66 Billion to Boost AI CRM Salesforce has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Braze, a leading customer engagement platform, for approximately $5.66 billion. This strategic move aims to integrate Braze's real-time engagement and AI decisioning capabilities into Salesforce's Marketing Cloud and Customer 360 architecture. The acquisition is set to enhance cross-channel personalization and help businesses deliver richer, more intelligent customer experiences at scale. |
| NVIDIA Achieves Record Fault-Tolerant Quantum Simulation NVIDIA researchers achieved a record-breaking 104-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computing simulation on Europe's JUPITER supercomputer. This is the largest comprehensive model of a fault-tolerant quantum processor, including realistic noise. It validates a quantum computing approach that uses 90% fewer physical qubits, accelerating progress toward useful applications in drug discovery, finance, and materials science. |
| 6G Positioning Research Launched by Ericsson KTH NTU Singapore Ericsson has announced a multi-year research and innovation initiative with Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). The collaboration, named 'Trustworthy 6G Positioning in Complex Environments: A Data-Driven Approach', will explore new positioning technologies and solutions enabled by AI and 6G. |
| Zendesk Claims HR AI Agents Save 500K Hours Automating Employee Service Zendesk is transforming employee support with its new Employee Service AI Agents and Advanced Action Flows. These specialized AI agents are designed to resolve complex internal requests end-to-end, from IT and HR tasks to onboarding and offboarding. |
| AT&T NBA and WNBA Extend Partnership and Launch Arena Network AT&T, NBA, and WNBA launched the fourth-generation High-Speed Arena Network, HSAN, moving live game content and stats reliably. The network is supported by over 68,000 miles of AT&T fiber. AT&T extended its role as Official Connectivity Partner of the NBA and WNBA, adding new fan touchpoints and retail activations to the multiyear agreement. |
| Digital Realty DE-CIX Double US Interconnection Footprint Digital Realty and DE-CIX are expanding their US partnership to nearly double their joint footprint. Customers at 22 additional Digital Realty data centers in Chicago, Dallas, New York, and Phoenix will gain access to DE-CIX Internet Exchange services. This collaboration strengthens interconnection platforms for peering, cloud, and AI connectivity. |
| Arelion Boosts Baltic Network with Multi-Terabit Capacity Arelion announced significant commercial momentum in its Baltic network expansion. The company deployed multi-terabit capacity on its high-performance Helsinki-Warsaw route, onboarding several new enterprise and wholesale customers. This expansion addresses rising performance requirements from AI and cloud workloads across the Baltics. The route forms a resilient ring connecting Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, strengthening Europe's digital backbone. |
| European Operators Plan Joint MSS Spectrum Bid for D2D Services Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone have signed a Letter of Intent to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum. This initiative aims to strengthen Europe's critical connectivity infrastructure by providing open, non-discriminatory access to Direct-to-Device services. The collaboration seeks to accelerate market deployment and seamlessly integrate satellite connectivity into existing mobile networks, enhancing universal coverage and network resilience. |
| FCC Convenes 'Five Eyes' on Communications Security and Cybersecurity The Federal Communications Commission convened its third annual 'Five Eyes' meeting with international partners from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Discussions centered on national security, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and protecting critical communications infrastructure. New commitments addressed Super Intelligence and harmonizing cyber labeling rules to deter shared threats. |
| Project Jupiter Microgrid Proposal Would Cut Emissions 35% Oracle and Yucca Growth Infrastructure have announced a proposal for significant environmental upgrade to the Project Jupiter microgrid. Responding to NMED and public feedback, the refined design will cut permitted emissions by 35%, including greenhouse gases, and reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by over 3 million tons. |
| Verizon Ericsson Advance 6G with First Field Call Verizon and Ericsson have achieved a global first by successfully completing the first pre-standard 6G field call in the 7 GHz band from a commercial network site in California. This milestone moves 6G development from lab integration into a real-world environment, allowing for outdoor performance assessment and outside-to-in indoor coverage validation. |
| Sweden Celebrates the Launch of Sferical One AI Supercomputer Sferical AI initiative officially launched Sferical One, a new sovereign AI supercomputer in Sweden. This NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD system provides secure, in-country computing capacity, enabling the consortium to rapidly develop and deploy advanced AI solutions. The initiative aims to deliver direct societal benefits and enhance Sweden's competitiveness by fostering shared investment, capacity, and expertise in AI development. |
| SonicWall Launches SOCtoberfest for Cyber Awareness Month SonicWall is marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month with SOCtoberfest, an initiative featuring new research, practical guidance, and refreshed resources. The program aims to help organizations, partners, and communities build daily habits of active cyber protection, moving beyond mere awareness. This effort leverages SonicWall's Zero Trust expertise and managed security services experience to provide actionable steps for all. |
| DE-CIX Launches AI-Assisted Natural Language Network Management DE-CIX launched an open-source Model Context Protocol server for AI-assisted network management. This enables customers to use AI agents and LLMs for natural language discovery, ordering, and management of DE-CIX connectivity services. It eliminates API complexity, simplifies network infrastructure management, and reduces troubleshooting time for engineers. |
| Veeam ResOps for Microsoft 365 Boosts AI Safety and Cuts Storage Veeam announces the general availability of Intelligent ResOps for Microsoft 365, enabling customers to safely accelerate AI adoption, reduce storage costs, and achieve precise data recovery. This new offering provides visibility into AI agent interactions with data, identifies redundant information, and helps validate protection across Microsoft 365 estates. Private Previews for Veeam Data Platform and Okta are also opening. |
| Huawei Targets 900 Billion AI Agents with New Core Network Architecture Huawei unveils its vision for an AI-native core network designed to manage an estimated 900 billion AI agents by 2035. This new architecture evolves from pure connectivity to intelligent, intent-driven decision-making for AI tasks. Key scenarios include Agent Over New Radio for low latency and Agent Computing Network for secure collaboration among multiple agents. The next-generation core features intent-based interfaces, a Data & AI Plane, and AI-native network procedures. |
| Study finds EMEA Firms Escalate AI Incidents to Board while Governance Lags New research from IBM reveals a significant challenge for EMEA enterprises: 80% of executives report AI-related incidents reaching their board or C-suite in the past year. Despite this, fewer than half have updated their AI governance policies. As AI agents gain autonomy, organizations are pressing ahead with deployment, often outpacing their current governance frameworks, highlighting a critical gap in accountability and risk management. |
| AI-Driven Threats Propel Growth in Threat Intelligence Market Credence Research forecasts the Threat Intelligence Market will reach USD 24,108.25 million by 2032, up from USD 5,789.50 million in 2024, with a 19.52% CAGR. Growth is driven by advanced cyberthreats, expanding cloud attack surfaces, and the need for security automation. Enterprises seek intelligence to prioritize threats and enhance detection and response. North America leads with 42% market share, while Asia Pacific accounts for 25%. |
| Orange, Equitix and MDM to Launch Pisces Subsea Cable for EU Orange, Equitix, and MDM formed a joint venture to deliver the Pisces subsea cable system, connecting Ireland, France, Spain, and Portugal. The 3,125 km, 16-fiber-pair cable strengthens Europe's digital sovereignty, providing high-capacity, open-access connectivity. Supported by EU funding, deployment is expected in 2028, enhancing Western Europe's digital resilience. |
| 3C Datalec Launches to Power AI Data Centers with Liquid Cooling and Services 3C, a liquid-cooling data center services company, merged with Datalec Precision Installations to form 3C Datalec. This new global platform designs, builds, and operates critical infrastructure for AI data centers, combining expertise across liquid cooling, M&E engineering, ODM manufacturing, connectivity, and facilities management. Backed by new investment, the company plans significant growth, hiring 200 engineers, and forecasting over US$400 million revenue by 2026. |
| DE-CIX Frankfurt Surpasses 21 Tbps Global Traffic Hits 32 Tbps DE-CIX Frankfurt has achieved a new peak of 21.47 terabits per second, just 25 days after crossing 20 Tbps. Concurrently, global traffic across DE-CIX Internet Exchanges surpassed 32.10 Tbps. These records, driven by UEFA Champions League live streaming, underscore the escalating demand for high-performance and resilient digital infrastructure. |
| Dell'Oro Group Sees $14 Billion DCPI Market Grow 27% Dell'Oro Group reports the worldwide Data Center Physical Infrastructure market expanded 27% year-over-year to $14 billion in 2Q 2026. This consistent growth, exceeding 20%, is fueled by strong demand for AI data center capacity. Research Director Alex Cordovil states that siting and permitting challenges are now the most significant near-term risk for AI data center development, delaying project timelines. |
| BT Global Fabric Integrates SSE from Cisco Fortinet Netskope Zscaler BT International has expanded its Global Fabric network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform, now offering integrated Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions from industry leaders Cisco, Fortinet, Netskope, and Zscaler. This enhancement provides multinational customers with optimized connectivity to support the rapid deployment and scaling of AI agents, cloud applications, and autonomous digital workflows. |
| Iridium Altair Partner for NTN IoT Chipsets Iridium and Altair Semiconductor are integrating Iridium NTN Direct into Altair's ALT1350 and next-gen ALT1550 IoT chipset platforms. This partnership combines terrestrial cellular IoT and Iridium satellite connectivity on a single chipset, extending IoT connectivity beyond terrestrial networks through Iridium's global satellite network for solutions including asset tracking, smart metering, vehicle telematics, and AI-powered 5G eRedCap devices. |
