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| FCC to Unlock Spectrum for Next-Gen Connectivity and Growth FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the commission will vote on two items to significantly expand spectrum for next-generation connectivity. These proposals include unlocking over 1,000 MHz in the 12 GHz and 42 GHz bands for satellite broadband and modernizing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) rules to enable new IoT and AI-enabled sensing applications. |
| ZaiNar joins Arm Collaborative for Physical AI ZaiNar has joined the Arm Total Design for Physical AI ecosystem as a founding location partner. The company brings its expertise in shared, real-time location awareness for robots and autonomous machines. ZaiNar is optimizing its algorithms and signal processing to run on Arm-based compute platforms, transforming existing wireless networks into sensors. |
| Nokia unveils Mobile Core Early Access for AI network innovation Nokia has launched Mobile Core Early Access, an industry-first live hosted environment designed to help telecommunication providers and enterprises accelerate network innovation in the AI era. This initiative offers a practical, hands-on way to explore the latest mobile core capabilities and use cases, shortening the path from technology awareness to informed planning, validation, and adoption. |
| C Spire Adopts Netcracker Agentic AI for Revenue Management and CX Netcracker Technology and C Spire are deepening their long-term partnership by integrating advanced Agentic AI capabilities into C Spire's revenue management and customer experience operations. This expansion builds on previous successes, aiming to further automate customer interactions, enhance digital bill presentment, and significantly reduce operational expenses for the U.S.-based communications service provider. |
| Deutsche Telekom Brings AI Call Summaries and Workflows to SMBs Deutsche Telekom launches Voice AI Notes Mobile, an AI tool for small and medium-sized businesses that automatically summarizes phone calls. The service, powered by Mistral Small 4 AI, is available from October 5, 2026, and will evolve into Voice AI Actions by 2027, enabling automated tasks from call outcomes. This sovereign European AI solution processes data in European data centers and does not use customer data for AI model training. |
| STRADVISION joins Arm Physical AI Ecosystem STRADVISION joins the Arm Total Design for Physical AI ecosystem, contributing its AI vision perception expertise. This partnership aims to accelerate autonomous system development for physical AI and robotics. The collaboration will establish a Robotics Capability Framework, standardizing system definitions and reducing integration complexity. STRADVISION's extensive experience helps integrate advanced perception into autonomous machines, fostering faster deployment. |
| Cloud Native Computing Foundation Announces New Members The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) announced nine new Silver members, including telecommunications leader SoftBank Corp. and AI infrastructure provider Crusoe. These additions strengthen the foundation's global community for cloud native adoption. The new members bring expertise across telecommunications, AI infrastructure, and cloud hosting, reinforcing the momentum of cloud native adoption across industries. |
| Juniper Research: Omnichannel Payments Revenue to Exceed $100B by 2031 Juniper Research finds total revenue from omnichannel payment platforms will surge 57 percent, reaching $108 billion globally by 2031. This impressive growth is driven by increasing merchant adoption to streamline operations and leverage data for AI analytics and loyalty programs. A new Competitor Leaderboard identifies Stripe, Worldpay, PayPal, Square, and Adyen as top market platforms. |
| DT Shows Live Drone Detection for Critical Infrastructure Deutsche Telekom demonstrated live radio frequency drone detection at Digital X for the first time, targeting critical infrastructure sectors. This expands their security offerings with partners like Senhive and Rheinmetall, focusing on secure sensor data and multi-threat protection driven by drone incidents and critical infrastructure laws. |
| VLC Market Forecast to Hit USD 130.19 Billion by 2035 Market Research Future projects the Visible Light Communication market will reach USD 130.19 billion by 2035, growing at a 37.5% CAGR. This expansion is driven by LED lighting deployment, secure communication demand, and smart city development. AI integration enhances VLC, creating new opportunities in healthcare, automotive, and industrial automation. The technology transforms LED lighting into data networks for smart buildings and IoT. |
| European Telcos Face Loyalty Pressure as Consumers Eye Switching Circles' new analysis reveals that 53% of consumers across Europe's five largest telecommunications markets are open to switching mobile providers. This highlights growing pressure on traditional loyalty models. Price and network quality remain fundamental factors, but bundles, rewards, and personalization must prove their impact on customer retention. The study finds a fragmented loyalty landscape, with switching behaviors varying significantly by market, age, and competitive dynamics. |
| Customer Experience Market to Hit $54.23 Billion by 2035 Market Research Future reports the Customer Experience Management (CEM) Market will surge to USD 54.23 billion by 2035 with an 11.0% CAGR. Growth is driven by AI adoption, digital channels, personalization, omnichannel engagement, and advanced customer analytics. North America leads in revenue, while Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Cloud-based deployment is key, despite challenges like data privacy, cybersecurity, and integration complexity with legacy systems. |
| Flex to Pay $4.4 Billion for EPC Power EPC Power announced its acquisition by Flex for $4.4 billion, integrating its advanced power conversion solutions into Flex's Cloud and Power Infrastructure. This move addresses key challenges in powering high-density AI infrastructure and modernizing the US power grid. EPC Power's 800-volt data center power architectures and Agile Grid Forming technology will enhance Flex's portfolio. |
| ThreatLocker Secures $190M and Warns on Trusted Access Risks ThreatLocker released its August 2026 cybersecurity research, revealing that most security incidents still arise from trusted access, even with AI involvement. The company underscored the need for basic controls and a strategic shift from threat detection to containment and cyber resilience. Key research areas included AI agent security, ClickFix attacks, and exposed infrastructure. |
| Netmore & Kineis Partner for Global Hybrid IoT Connectivity Netmore Group and Kineis partner to deliver global hybrid satellite and terrestrial IoT connectivity, offering automated switching between LPWAN and Kineis' satellite network for uninterrupted coverage across 18 countries. Customers access this directly via Netmore's ThingPark platform, extending reach for utilities, infrastructure, and asset tracking in remote areas. This aligns with the LoRa Alliance roadmap. |
| Nokia and BeeHealthy Secure Digital Healthcare with Network Verification Nokia today announced a commercial agreement with BeeHealthy, a leading digital healthcare platform, to integrate Nokia’s Network as Code technology. This collaboration replaces SMS one-time passcodes with a simpler, more secure network-based verification for patients accessing digital healthcare services. |
| Simoco and Antevia to Deliver Rapid Private 5G to the Field Simoco and Antevia Networks partnered to integrate Antevia’s 5G SHIFT private 5G solution into Simoco’s INEOS Grenadier 4x4 platform, creating a mobile private 5G operational capability. This allows high-speed cellular connectivity to be deployed rapidly to remote locations where infrastructure is unavailable, supporting public safety, emergency response, defense, and industrial operations. The solution offers a compact, agile alternative to larger temporary deployments. |
| Telit Cinterion Adds US IoT Manufacturing Operations Telit Cinterion, a global Internet of Things enabler, will onshore manufacturing of cellular 4G and 5G IoT modules to the United States. A new 8,000 sq-ft facility in Bristol, Pennsylvania, will begin production in October 2026, serving American and global markets. This move supports critical infrastructure customers and advances the U.S. technology manufacturing base. The initial phase expects to create at least 50 high-value jobs. |
| IBM Survey Reveals K-12 AI Readiness Gap and Launches Fellowship IBM announced new U.S. research examining AI readiness in K-12 schools, revealing that AI adoption is outpacing preparedness. The study, commissioned by IBM and conducted by Morning Consult, found that while AI is routine in secondary classrooms, only 20% of educators have received extensive training. |
| Orange Launches ReuNION Subsea Cable to Boost Africa Link Orange has announced the ReuNION submarine cable project, connecting La Reunion to South Africa. This next-generation system features 16 fiber pairs, each capable of 20 Tbps, designed to improve latency and diversify international connectivity. Co-financed by the European Union, the project ensures long-term network resilience and upgrades existing infrastructure. |
| AI Economics are Rapidly Reshaping Where Developers Buy AI Juniper Research has revealed that Chinese AI models are up to 90% cheaper to run than US alternatives, causing a significant shift in the AI market. This cost advantage poses an existential risk to Western AI infrastructure financing, as US labs' share of work on OpenRouter has dropped from 70% to 30% in one year. While Western labs still lead in accuracy for complex tasks, the rapid improvement of cheaper Chinese open-weight models threatens to converge these markets. |
| Toptana Breaks Ground on Washington Cable Landing Station Toptana Technologies, an Indigenous-owned telecommunications infrastructure company, announced groundbreaking plans for a new cable landing station on Washington's Pacific coast. This facility will significantly expand international connectivity between the Pacific Northwest and Asia-Pacific markets, serving as the Washington landing point for the AWS-owned Sta'O'Nuk subsea cable system. |
| Comcast Tech Solutions Debuts Next-Gen AI Video Apps for Media Building on its VideoAI platform., Comcast Technology Solutions launched next-gen AI-powered video workflow applications for broadcasters, content owners, streaming providers, and operators. These applications manage and monetize entire content libraries with premium processing, including video verticalization, localization, smart chapters, metadata enrichment, and intelligent clip generation. |
| FCC Bars 14 Voice Providers From U.S. Phone Networks The Federal Communications Commission has prohibited 14 voice service providers from connecting to U.S. networks. This action was taken due to their failure to comply with FCC robocall rules. The Enforcement Bureau removed these companies from its Robocall Mitigation Database. U.S. voice service providers and intermediate providers must block calls from these companies within two days to combat illegal robocalls and protect consumers from fraud. |
| ISCO ODC Partnership Builds Jammer-Resilient AI-RAN ISCO International and ORAN Development Company (ODC) announced a strategic partnership to integrate ISCO’s Interference Management and Cancellation (IMC) anti-jammer technology into ODC's AI-RAN architecture. This collaboration will accelerate AI-driven 5G/6G networks and enhance native RAN intelligence, providing real-time jammer resiliency and interference mitigation for secure, mission-critical wireless networks essential for national security and defense. |
