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ServiceNow and OpenAI Collaborate ServiceNow and OpenAI announced an enhanced strategic collaboration to power agentic AI experiences and accelerate enterprise AI outcomes.
Nokia Selected by Altafiber for Fiber Network Expansion Nokia announced that it has been selected by altafiber to support the technology provider’s comprehensive, multi-gigabit network expansion in Ohio and across Hawaii, where the company does business as Hawaiian Telcom.
Cisco Transforms Georgetown University Cisco announced a multi-year partnership with Georgetown University to modernize the campus network, delivering advanced connectivity and new digital experiences powered by Cisco’s latest networking technologies. The collaboration features a significant rollout of Wi-Fi 7 across the university’s classrooms, dorms, stadiums and beyond, positioning Georgetown at the forefront of wireless innovation in higher education as a pioneer of one of the largest-ever deployments of Wi-Fi 7 at a university.
CrowdStrike Announces New Regional Clouds CrowdStrike announced that it has advanced its Global Data Sovereignty initiative, including new in-country regional cloud deployments planned for Saudi Arabia, India, and the United Arab Emirates, with additional geographies to follow.
Proximus Selects Nokia Nokia announced that they have been chosen by Proximus to modernize its online charging system and voice core, adopting innovative, cloud-native solutions to enhance automation and support new business models.
FiberCop Selects Adtran To Support High-Speed Metro Adtran announced that it has been selected by FiberCop, Italy’s leading wholesale-only fiber operator, as one of the technology partners to provide optical transport for a nationwide metro rollout. Built to support high-capacity open-access connectivity, the network will bring enhanced scalability and flexibility to Italy’s digital infrastructure.
New EMA Research Reveals AI Adoption Gap Enterprise Management Associates announced the release of a new research report, AI-Driven NetOps: How Enterprises are Embracing Intelligent Network Management Solutions, authored by Shamus McGillicuddy, vice president of research for network infrastructure and operations at EMA.
Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation Emerson announced that it has enhanced its DeltaV Automation Platform through the release of version 16 of its Distributed Control System and integrated Safety Instrumented System. DeltaV version 16.LTS delivers software-defined capabilities that reduce automation costs, enhance operational intelligence, improve data visibility across the enterprise and strengthen cybersecurity. This long-term support release consolidates new field-proven capabilities in a single release.
Wireless Broadband Alliance Report Helps Enterprises Integrate Private 5G The Wireless Broadband Alliance announced the release of the report “Enterprise Security for Private 5G Networks”. The report defines a unified security framework and guidelines that help enterprises integrate Private 5G into existing IT and Wi-Fi environments while protecting critical operations against evolving cyber threats.
NEC Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure Solution Goes Live NEC announced the launch of its NEC Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure Solution in Japan, enabling flexible and distributed deployment of computing resources such as servers and GPUs.
SAP and Fresenius Accelerate Digital Healthcare SAP and Fresenius announced that both companies intend to enter a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation for stronger digital healthcare delivery.
IBM Launches Enterprise Advantage Service IBM announced IBM Enterprise Advantage, a first-of-its-kind asset-based consulting service that combines proven AI-tools and expertise to help clients quickly build, govern, and operate their own tailored internal AI platform at scale.
AIS and ZTE Achieve AIR RAN Commercialization ZTE announced that it has successfully completed AIR RAN commercial deployment with AIS during the Big Mountain Music Festival #15 on December 6-7, 2025. AIR RAN enables experience monetization from data volume to experience value, delivering differentiated experience assurance and exceptional performance under high-load and extreme congestion scenarios, marking a milestone breakthrough in 5G and AI integration for large-scale events.
IBM Releases AI Study IBM announced that new research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in ten surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030.
Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud Forge Agreement Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to enable the secure development and deployment of AI solutions and provide a trusted foundation that helps organizations harness the full potential of AI with confidence. The collaboration combines Google Cloud's leading AI and infrastructure capabilities with Prisma AIRS, Palo Alto Networks comprehensive AI security platform, to secure the next generation of digital business.
Three Launches Ericsson Commercial 5G SA Ericsson announced that customers of communications service provider Three Sweden are to benefit from 5G Standalone connectivity following the CSP’s commercial launch with Ericsson-powered hardware and software products and solutions.
BIG Fiber Strengthens San Francisco Bay Area BIG Fiber announced that it has completed the latest expansion of its San Francisco Bay Area network with a strategic buildout into CoreSite’s SV1 data center in San Jose. This expansion is critical to BIG Fiber’s mission to deliver increased capacity to the Bay Area, creating a high-density AI-enabled network that allows innovators to scale seamlessly across more than 65 interconnected data centers.
SOLiD Partners With Tessco SOLiD announced a U.S. distribution partnership with Tessco, expanding access to its recently launched SOLiD BARS product line. This strategic partnership strengthens SOLiD’s channel presence and makes it easier for integrators, resellers, and enterprise customers to source the scalable, cost-effective BARS platform for small to mid-sized “Middleprise” buildings that need reliable, multi-carrier indoor coverage.
Verizon to Acquire Frontier Verizon and Frontier announced they have received all regulatory approvals and expect to close the acquisition on January 20, 2026. The pending transaction will bring Frontier’s lightning-fast fiber internet together with America’s best 5G mobile network. Upon closing, Verizon will have an expanded reach of almost 30 million fiber passings across 31 states and Washington, D.C., delivering better value and more choices to millions more customers across the country.
AST SpaceMobile Awarded U.S. Missile Defense Agency Contract AST SpaceMobile announced that it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.
Kaspersky Releases Cybersecurity Vendor Whitepaper Kaspersky announced the release of Protection beyond detection: Why trust and transparency decide your cybersecurity future, a new whitepaper based on an independent transparency and accountability assessment of 14 leading cybersecurity vendors. Kaspersky emerged as one of the most transparent vendors assessed, consistently exceeding industry norms across data handling, supply chain trust and customer verification capabilities.
CrowdStrike and Nord Security Announce Strategic Partnership CrowdStrike and Nord Security announced a strategic partnership to redefine SMB cybersecurity. The collaboration combines CrowdStrike’s AI-native Falcon platform with Nord Security’s secure access and credential management solutions to deliver enterprise-grade protection that’s simple, accessible, and built for every business.
Keysight Unveils Machine Learning Toolkit Keysight announced the release of the new Machine Learning Toolkit in the latest Keysight Device Modeling Software Suite. This new solution reduces model development and extraction time from weeks to hours, enabling faster Process Design Kit delivery and Design Technology Co-Optimization applications.
Comarch Signs New Contract with ExxonMobil Comarch announced it has signed a new contract with ExxonMobil to implement its loyalty management solutions in Europe. This agreement marks a significant expansion of the existing cooperation between the two companies, which began in the United States. The new project will see Comarch deploy its technology to enhance ExxonMobil's loyalty initiatives across key European countries.
Cloudflare Acquires Astro Cloudflare announced that The Astro Technology Company team, the creators of the Astro web framework, will be joining Cloudflare. Astro is a popular JavaScript web framework used by major brands like Unilever, Visa, and NBC News, as well as hundreds of thousands of developers, to build fast, content-driven websites.
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ServiceNow and OpenAI Collaborate
ServiceNow and OpenAI announced an enhanced strategic collaboration to power agentic AI experiences and accelerate enterprise AI outcomes.

Nokia Selected by Altafiber for Fiber Network Expansion
Nokia announced that it has been selected by altafiber to support the technology provider’s comprehensive, multi-gigabit network expansion in Ohio and across Hawaii, where the company does business as Hawaiian Telcom.

Cisco Transforms Georgetown University
Cisco announced a multi-year partnership with Georgetown University to modernize the campus network, delivering advanced connectivity and new digital experiences powered by Cisco’s latest networking technologies. The collaboration features a significant rollout of Wi-Fi 7 across the university’s classrooms, dorms, stadiums and beyond, positioning Georgetown at the forefront of wireless innovation in higher education as a pioneer of one of the largest-ever deployments of Wi-Fi 7 at a university.

CrowdStrike Announces New Regional Clouds
CrowdStrike announced that it has advanced its Global Data Sovereignty initiative, including new in-country regional cloud deployments planned for Saudi Arabia, India, and the United Arab Emirates, with additional geographies to follow.

Proximus Selects Nokia
Nokia announced that they have been chosen by Proximus to modernize its online charging system and voice core, adopting innovative, cloud-native solutions to enhance automation and support new business models.

FiberCop Selects Adtran To Support High-Speed Metro
Adtran announced that it has been selected by FiberCop, Italy’s leading wholesale-only fiber operator, as one of the technology partners to provide optical transport for a nationwide metro rollout. Built to support high-capacity open-access connectivity, the network will bring enhanced scalability and flexibility to Italy’s digital infrastructure.

New EMA Research Reveals AI Adoption Gap
Enterprise Management Associates announced the release of a new research report, AI-Driven NetOps: How Enterprises are Embracing Intelligent Network Management Solutions, authored by Shamus McGillicuddy, vice president of research for network infrastructure and operations at EMA.

Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation
Emerson announced that it has enhanced its DeltaV Automation Platform through the release of version 16 of its Distributed Control System and integrated Safety Instrumented System. DeltaV version 16.LTS delivers software-defined capabilities that reduce automation costs, enhance operational intelligence, improve data visibility across the enterprise and strengthen cybersecurity. This long-term support release consolidates new field-proven capabilities in a single release.

Wireless Broadband Alliance Report Helps Enterprises Integrate Private 5G
The Wireless Broadband Alliance announced the release of the report “Enterprise Security for Private 5G Networks”. The report defines a unified security framework and guidelines that help enterprises integrate Private 5G into existing IT and Wi-Fi environments while protecting critical operations against evolving cyber threats.

NEC Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure Solution Goes Live
NEC announced the launch of its NEC Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure Solution in Japan, enabling flexible and distributed deployment of computing resources such as servers and GPUs.

SAP and Fresenius Accelerate Digital Healthcare
SAP and Fresenius announced that both companies intend to enter a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation for stronger digital healthcare delivery.

IBM Launches Enterprise Advantage Service
IBM announced IBM Enterprise Advantage, a first-of-its-kind asset-based consulting service that combines proven AI-tools and expertise to help clients quickly build, govern, and operate their own tailored internal AI platform at scale.

AIS and ZTE Achieve AIR RAN Commercialization
ZTE announced that it has successfully completed AIR RAN commercial deployment with AIS during the Big Mountain Music Festival #15 on December 6-7, 2025. AIR RAN enables experience monetization from data volume to experience value, delivering differentiated experience assurance and exceptional performance under high-load and extreme congestion scenarios, marking a milestone breakthrough in 5G and AI integration for large-scale events.

IBM Releases AI Study
IBM announced that new research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in ten surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030.

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud Forge Agreement
Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to enable the secure development and deployment of AI solutions and provide a trusted foundation that helps organizations harness the full potential of AI with confidence. The collaboration combines Google Cloud's leading AI and infrastructure capabilities with Prisma AIRS, Palo Alto Networks comprehensive AI security platform, to secure the next generation of digital business.

Three Launches Ericsson Commercial 5G SA
Ericsson announced that customers of communications service provider Three Sweden are to benefit from 5G Standalone connectivity following the CSP’s commercial launch with Ericsson-powered hardware and software products and solutions.

BIG Fiber Strengthens San Francisco Bay Area
BIG Fiber announced that it has completed the latest expansion of its San Francisco Bay Area network with a strategic buildout into CoreSite’s SV1 data center in San Jose. This expansion is critical to BIG Fiber’s mission to deliver increased capacity to the Bay Area, creating a high-density AI-enabled network that allows innovators to scale seamlessly across more than 65 interconnected data centers.

SOLiD Partners With Tessco
SOLiD announced a U.S. distribution partnership with Tessco, expanding access to its recently launched SOLiD BARS product line. This strategic partnership strengthens SOLiD’s channel presence and makes it easier for integrators, resellers, and enterprise customers to source the scalable, cost-effective BARS platform for small to mid-sized “Middleprise” buildings that need reliable, multi-carrier indoor coverage.

Verizon to Acquire Frontier
Verizon and Frontier announced they have received all regulatory approvals and expect to close the acquisition on January 20, 2026. The pending transaction will bring Frontier’s lightning-fast fiber internet together with America’s best 5G mobile network. Upon closing, Verizon will have an expanded reach of almost 30 million fiber passings across 31 states and Washington, D.C., delivering better value and more choices to millions more customers across the country.

AST SpaceMobile Awarded U.S. Missile Defense Agency Contract
AST SpaceMobile announced that it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.

Kaspersky Releases Cybersecurity Vendor Whitepaper
Kaspersky announced the release of Protection beyond detection: Why trust and transparency decide your cybersecurity future, a new whitepaper based on an independent transparency and accountability assessment of 14 leading cybersecurity vendors. Kaspersky emerged as one of the most transparent vendors assessed, consistently exceeding industry norms across data handling, supply chain trust and customer verification capabilities.

CrowdStrike and Nord Security Announce Strategic Partnership
CrowdStrike and Nord Security announced a strategic partnership to redefine SMB cybersecurity. The collaboration combines CrowdStrike’s AI-native Falcon platform with Nord Security’s secure access and credential management solutions to deliver enterprise-grade protection that’s simple, accessible, and built for every business.

Keysight Unveils Machine Learning Toolkit
Keysight announced the release of the new Machine Learning Toolkit in the latest Keysight Device Modeling Software Suite. This new solution reduces model development and extraction time from weeks to hours, enabling faster Process Design Kit delivery and Design Technology Co-Optimization applications.

Comarch Signs New Contract with ExxonMobil
Comarch announced it has signed a new contract with ExxonMobil to implement its loyalty management solutions in Europe. This agreement marks a significant expansion of the existing cooperation between the two companies, which began in the United States. The new project will see Comarch deploy its technology to enhance ExxonMobil's loyalty initiatives across key European countries.

Cloudflare Acquires Astro
Cloudflare announced that The Astro Technology Company team, the creators of the Astro web framework, will be joining Cloudflare. Astro is a popular JavaScript web framework used by major brands like Unilever, Visa, and NBC News, as well as hundreds of thousands of developers, to build fast, content-driven websites.

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