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| FirstLight Proactively Connects Pennsylvania Site for Hyperscalers FirstLight expanded its fiber optic network to a key site in western Pennsylvania, providing critical connectivity for hyperscale and neocloud operators. This extension offers direct access to FirstLight's existing infrastructure, significantly accelerating site readiness. The project involved 31 miles of new construction along an established western Pennsylvania corridor, rather than a longer build. |
| SpaceX to Acquire Grain Management's 800 MHz Spectrum Grain Management will sell its nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio to SpaceX. This agreement enables Starlink Mobile to offer next-generation direct-to-device services from ground and space. The transaction supports federal connectivity goals, advancing mobile and space-based connectivity convergence. Subject to FCC approval, this sale aligns with the FCC's aim to expand coverage and promote productive spectrum use. |
| ISC2 Forms Council for Academic Cyber Education and Workforce Readiness ISC2 has launched its Academic Advisory Council to bridge the gap between academic cybersecurity programs and industry demands. This new Council unites educators and practitioners to bolster global cybersecurity education and workforce readiness. As the profession requires more job-ready skills, particularly in AI-driven environments, the Council aims to prepare students for successful careers. |
| NVIDIA Invests $1 Billion to Boost US Science & Super Intelligence NVIDIA commits $1 billion over five years to advance U.S. science and super intelligence R&D. This investment targets quantum computing, healthcare, energy security, and national lab collaborations, supporting President Trump's Genesis Mission and bolstering higher-education research and quantum leadership in the United States. |
| SAP Ariba adds ORO Labs AI Procurement Orchestration ORO Labs partnered with SAP to deliver its procurement orchestration solution as an SAP Ariba extension. Named SAP Ariba Procurement Orchestration by ORO Labs, this offering connects procurement experiences, workflows, and systems across complex enterprise environments. It provides a unified procurement experience, enables faster process adaptation with low-code/no-code workflows, and integrates agentic AI capabilities. |
| Adtran Launches AI Agents to Scale Network Operations Adtran has launched Mosaic One Agents, a new suite of AI agents that enables organizations to scale expertise across network management, customer care, and business operations. Built on Mosaic One Fabric, the agents access data from Adtran and third-party networks to investigate issues, coordinate work, and drive resolution, helping teams resolve problems faster. |
| Kaseya Survey: Human Error Remains Top Cyber Threat Kaseya's 2026 Cybersecurity Report reveals human error is the top cybersecurity threat concern for 68% of IT and security professionals. Poor user practices and insufficient end-user training are primary human-related factors in incidents. With 77% of IT departments feeling under-resourced and only 20% reporting adequate budgets, challenges persist. |
| Gateworks Radio Extends IIoT Range and Reliability Gateworks Corporation introduced the GW16170, a USA-made high-power Wi-Fi HaLow module. This new solution extends wireless range and reliability for industrial IoT and Edge AI deployments. Delivering up to +27.5 dBm transmit power, the GW16170 improves wall and foliage penetration. It reduces access points for large sites, strengthening link reliability in tough RF environments. |
| DE-CIX New York Interconnects First Underground Meet-Me Street DE-CIX has partnered with TOWARDEX to interconnect the Hub Express System (HEX), a subterranean telecom corridor, to DE-CIX internet exchange in New York. This collaboration offers faster, cheaper internet access in Boston by bypassing traditional carrier hotels and reducing costs for networks, ISPs, and enterprises in New England. |
| Gilat DataPath Wins $8 Million US Department of War Orders Gilat DataPath has secured over $8 million in new orders from the U.S. Department of War. These significant contracts are for critical field services and SATCOM system upgrades, bolstering deployed military communications. The awards underscore Gilat Defense’s expanding presence in U.S. defense programs and its proven expertise in operational support, with deliveries anticipated over the next 12 months. |
| AT&T Plans Responsible AI-Powered Legal Services with OpenAI Collab AT&T has launched a collaboration with OpenAI to transform legal services. This partnership combines AT&T's legal and governance expertise with OpenAI's advanced AI capabilities, focusing on responsible, human-led legal workflows to make institutional knowledge more accessible and efficiently support routine legal work. Human oversight and judgment remain central. |
| Beyond Now Powers CSP Growth with Agentic Platform Beyond Now launched its Agentic Revenue & Ecosystem Orchestration Platform for CSPs and technology providers. The platform enables creating, selling, and monetizing own, partner, and AI-powered services with native agents. It connects fragmented IT and BSS capabilities via one commercial foundation for people, systems, and AI agents. |
| AXON Datum to Bring AI Data Governance to Telecoms AXON Networks introduced AXON Datum, claimed the industry's first data governance and AI sovereignty layer for telecoms, enterprises, and institutions. New platform helps organizations control how data is accessed, protected, and moved in an AI-driven world. Part of the AXON Maestro platform, Datum works with existing data lakes. |
| Ribbon Modernizes MTA Critical Infrastructure in North America Ribbon Communications is expanding its longstanding relationship with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to modernize communications across North America’s largest transportation network. This latest phase advances the MTA’s efforts with a more flexible environment, enabling a seamless transition from legacy TDM PBX environments to SIP-based services while preserving existing analog investments and gaining improved efficiency. |
| AWS Commits $50M to White House Genesis Mission Science Accelerator Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a significant commitment of up to $50 million in cloud credits over three years to bolster the White House's expanded Genesis Mission. Unveiled at the White House Science Summit, the new AWS Golden Age of Science Accelerator aims to remove financial barriers and accelerate scientific breakthroughs. |
| Arelion and Nokia Expand Optical Spectrum Capacity 21% Arelion and Nokia completed a live trial on their 500-kilometer Amsterdam-London route. This trial, using Nokia's Super C/L open line system and ICE-X 400G/800G ZR+ optics, demonstrated a 21 percent expansion of usable optical spectrum. This capacity increase boosts Arelion's network for high-bandwidth services, including MOFN for AI workloads across data centers. Nokia's modular technology enhances cost efficiency, meeting AI-driven bandwidth demand. |
| Telstra Launches New Perth-Sydney Route Telstra has expanded its Aura Network with a new Perth-Sydney route, strengthening Australia's east-west corridor. This enhances connectivity between Western Australia and the eastern states. The new route links major cloud and data hubs, providing greater capacity and route diversity for data across the country. This investment supports Western Australia's growing economy and its role as an Indo-Pacific hub. |
| etisalat to Boost UAE Connectivity to 500 Tbps for AI Growth etisalat launched a major strategic project to expand its digital infrastructure within the UAE and internationally. This initiative aims to boost international connectivity to over 500 terabits per second by 2030, a twenty-five-fold increase from current capacity. This expansion is vital for supporting the UAE's increasing AI demands and strengthening its global digital position. |
| Xoople Selects KSATlite for Ground Segment-as-a-Service Kongsberg Satellite Services and Xoople have partnered, with Xoople choosing KSATlite to power its innovative satellite constellation ground network. KSATlite, the company's automated Ground Segment-as-a-Service, will manage deployment and operations. KSAT will establish additional ground station sites and develop enhanced capabilities for faster data delivery and increased automation. |
| Singapore to Accelerate AI Deployments with Singtel + Partners Collaboration RE:AI, the sovereign AI cloud business of Singtel Digital InfraCo, has partnered with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and the NVIDIA AI Technology Centre. This collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of AI solutions for enterprises while simultaneously bolstering Singapore's applied AI talent pipeline. The partnership will leverage RE:AI's infrastructure and SNAIC's research expertise to co-create purpose-built AI applications. |
| Juniper Research: Retail Roaming Revenue to Drop $4B by 2031 Juniper Research forecasts global retail roaming revenue to drop from $15.6 billion in 2026 to $11.3 billion by 2031. This decline is largely due to international travelers adopting lower-cost travel eSIMs and increasing regulatory restrictions. Mobile network operators must adapt to growing competition from eSIM providers and implement pre-emptive marketing strategies to protect long-term revenue. |
| TELUS and AST SpaceMobile Advance Smartphone to Satellite Comms TELUS and AST SpaceMobile successfully completed their first satellite-to-smartphone integration test, enabling broadband data, voice calls, and text messages directly between smartphones and satellites. This extends cellular coverage to remote Canadian areas, enhances access to emergency services, and supports remote workers without special equipment. Expected availability to customers within the next year. |
| Deutsche Telekom to Unveil AI Use Cases for Growth & Efficiency Deutsche Telekom is leveraging artificial intelligence to boost growth, efficiency, and network quality across its operations. The company targets 800 million euros in AI-related revenue and 2.5 billion euros in cost savings by 2030, while developing sovereign AI solutions and improving customer experiences. |
| VIVA Bolivia Adopts Totogi Ontology VIVA Bolivia selected the Totogi Ontology for revenue-based network investment evaluations. Totogi unifies VIVA's commercial, cost, and network data into a single model, delivering real-time profitability and cost-to-serve views at customer and site levels. This empowers data-driven investment decisions, linking network performance to VIVA’s SuperApp and advertising business to support digital service growth. VIVA will now rank all network sites by revenue generated. |
| Rogers Finalizes MLSE Buyout and Forms New Sports Division Rogers Communications announced it completed the acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, increasing its ownership to 100%. Rogers acquired the remaining 25% stake from Kilmer Sports Inc. for C$4.35 billion. A new Rogers Sports business unit will integrate its sports, media, and entertainment holdings. Keith Pelley will remain MLSE President & CEO, taking on additional accountability for Rogers Media. |
