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| Nokia Federal wins DoW contract for 5G 6G Object Detection and Tracking Nokia Federal Solutions has secured a significant contract under the Department of War's RAPID project, managed by the FutureG Office. This award supports Real-World Application Prototyping for ISAC Demonstration (RAPID), leveraging advanced 5G and 6G infrastructure for critical object detection and tracking. The initiative aims to enhance threat detection and situational awareness, bolstering protection for vital infrastructure against evolving threats. |
| FCC Prohibits 8 Providers from U.S. Networks over Robocall Failures The Federal Communications Commission has prohibited eight voice service providers from connecting to US networks. These companies failed to respond to robocall traceback requests and were removed from the Robocall Mitigation Database. All US network operators must stop accepting calls from these non-compliant providers within two days. Over 1,400 companies have been removed from the RMD since January 2025. |
| China Telecom, ZTE and Partners Launch 5G-A Smart Wheelchair Patient Escort ZTE, China Telecom Zhejiang, Shenzhen Research Institute of Big Data, and Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University have launched an intelligent patient escort service. This innovative solution utilizes 5G-A smart wheelchairs to enhance patient experience and streamline hospital operations, marking an industry first in healthcare. The system has already reduced average visit duration by one-third and improved outpatient efficiency by over 10%. |
| Cemig and Huawei Launch Commercial 450 MHz Private Network in LATAM Cemig and Huawei deployed Latin America's first commercial 450 MHz private wireless network for the power sector. This network enhances distribution terminal connectivity to 99% and communication reliability to 99.99%. It also mitigates business risks by improving line losses, SAIDI, and SAIFI, helping Cemig avoid regulatory penalties. The deployment assures investment returns by meeting ANEEL's regulatory requirements and improving power services. |
| MENA Firms Plan to Invest in Digital Transformation but Face Delays GSMA Intelligence reports that Middle East and North Africa enterprises intend to invest 9.3% of revenues in digital transformation by 2032. Despite this strong commitment, one in nine enterprises have postponed digital investments due to telecoms policy and regulatory hurdles. The anticipated return on these transformations averages 197% across MENA. |
| Southwest Demos Sky-High Live Gaming Via Starlink WiFi Southwest Airlines hosted a live gaming tournament at 35,000 feet, leveraging Starlink's high-speed in-flight WiFi. This event, featuring Twitch creators, showcased reliable connectivity as Southwest plans to equip its entire fleet with Starlink by fall 2027. The airline also offers free Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards Members through a T-Mobile partnership, enhancing customer experience for streaming, working, and connecting onboard. |
| AT&T Lays First Fiber for New Plano Global HQ AT&T began construction on its new 54-acre global headquarters in Plano, Texas. The 2.2 million square-foot campus with seven buildings will foster collaboration and innovation. It will feature advanced connectivity through AT&T fiber, 5G, and a working cell tower. The headquarters aims to consolidate Dallas-Fort Worth teams and enhance employee experience. Employees are expected to move in by late 2028. |
| Boldyn to Deiver Seamless Cellular 5G Corridor in Charlotte Boldyn Networks extended its cellular wireless infrastructure partnership with Hornets Sports & Entertainment. The agreement brings Boldyn's high-performance cellular 5G network to both the Spectrum Center arena and the new Novant Health Performance Center. This collaboration creates a seamless 5G corridor between the arena and the new training facility. The unified network provides wall-to-wall coverage across the 160,000+ square feet performance center. |
| Orange OpenTech 2026 Spotlights AI Cybersecurity Network Innovation Orange is set to host its fourth annual OpenTech event from November 17 to 19, 2026, at its Orange Gardens innovation campus in Chatillon. Under the theme 'Trust the future,' the event will feature over 50 demonstrations focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital identities, and intelligent networks. |
| Viirtue MCP Integrates Microsoft 365 GitHub Copilot with Redaction Viirtue MCP now integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot, enhancing its AI voice and communication platform. This integration features healthcare-focused redaction, masking patient details before AI assistants process sensitive information. Customers can connect their cloud phone system, call center, AI Voice Agents, and fax. Server-side controls enforce consistent access and audited lookups across all supported AI assistants. |
| Huawei Powers Smart Homes with LUTERRA S2 System Huawei launched its new LUTERRA S2, an all-in-one residential energy system. This system integrates a hybrid inverter, storage, and AI for smart energy management. Built on Huawei's full-SiC architecture, it achieves up to 99% efficiency and offers high power density. LUTERRA S2 includes advanced safety features like cell-level protection and intelligent smoke-duct design. Its AI Energy Management 2.0 optimizes energy use and value for homeowners. |
| One NZ and Nokia Partner for AI-Native Autonomous Networks One New Zealand has selected Nokia’s autonomous networks solutions to accelerate its journey toward higher levels of network autonomy and AI-native operations. This strategic partnership will establish a unified, trusted foundation, helping the operator anticipate network conditions, make faster decisions, and act proactively before issues impact customers. The deployment includes Nokia Assurance Center and Autonomous Networks Data Suite, building on previous investments. |
| IBM Publishes Digital Sovereignty Index A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an 'overconfidence gap': leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption accelerates, that gap is becoming a business risk. |
| Parloa and OpenAI to Build Better CX AI Agents Parloa and OpenAI have expanded their partnership to advance AI agents for customer experience. This deeper collaboration brings engineering teams closer, facilitating early testing of new AI models. The initiative aims to develop faster, more reliable, and cost-effective AI agents for customer service applications. Both companies will jointly attract international enterprise customers, focusing on North America. |
| Taara Lightbridge is Expanding to Critical Infrastructure in US Taara is expanding its high-capacity wireless optical connectivity to US enterprises and federal agencies. Following a successful deployment with AT&T connecting 80,000 fans at a major soccer event, delivering 20 Gbps at 99.999% availability, Taara is now showcasing Lightbridge with AT&T and Nokia at Texas Tech University. This demonstration over 14 km highlights fiber alternatives for critical infrastructure. |
| IBM Unveils Next-Gen Processor for Quantum Operations IBM announced its next-generation processor, IBM Quantum Nighthawk r3, will be built to accurately execute 10,000 quantum operations across 520 qubits. This advancement aims to tackle larger, more complex problems while maintaining the speed and quality demonstrated by the current Nighthawk generation. |
| VIAVI to Bring 5G Digital Twin to Blackpool Transit through ORBIT Collab VIAVI Solutions Inc. joined the ORBIT (Orchestrated mobile Network for Blackpool intelligent transport) consortium, a UK-funded project deploying private 5G networks on Blackpool's tramway and bus networks. This initiative aims to enhance safety and resilience. VIAVI provides its Network Digital Twin, using TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator, to model routes. This technology validates performance, resilience, and energy efficiency, reducing technical risk before deployment. |
| Oracle Breaks Ground for New HQ Campus in Nashville On November 10th Oracle held its groundbreaking ceremony for its future global headquarters on Nashville’s East Bank. Statements from Oracle and city leaders announce the creation of thousands of high-quality jobs in conjunctions with the new 78 acre campus. |
| Adtran to Run 50G PON PoC with Telia Estonia Adtran announced that Telia Estonia is trialing its 50G PON technology to upgrade its fiber broadband infrastructure. This proof of concept evaluates 50G PON's coexistence with existing GPON and XGS-PON services. The trial prepares Telia Estonia for future residential and business connectivity requirements. Adtran's SDX 6400 Series platform enables smooth evolution between PON generations. |
| IBM Launches Most Advanced Quantum Computer in Chicago IBM deployed its advanced Quantum System Two computer in Chicago. Hosted by the University of Chicago, the system uses IBM's Nighthawk chip and will anchor the National Quantum Algorithm Center within the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. This strengthens IBM's partnerships across Illinois, boosting the state's quantum ecosystem for research and application development. The initiative aims to establish Illinois as a global hub for quantum innovation and workforce growth. |
| ITU, UN Launch Tools for Municipal AI Governance The United Nations has launched a new system-wide toolbox to ensure human accountability for public decisions in smart cities utilizing artificial intelligence. This guide, issued by ITU and UN-Habitat under the U4SSC initiative, offers mayors and policymakers practical advice on deploying AI responsibly, including necessary safeguards and when to avoid its use. |
| Taizhou Tourists Get Commercial AI-Glasses Smart Tour Guide ZTE Corporation, China Telecom Zhejiang, and Rokid have rolled out the first commercial 5G-A and AI-glasses powered smart tour guide service in Taizhou, Zhejiang. This groundbreaking solution, deployed at the ancient city of Taizhou, marks the first large-scale implementation of a 5G-A private network combined with AI-glasses for smart cultural tourism in a national 5A-level scenic area. |
| Equinix Unveils SG6 AI Data Center for APAC Region Equinix launched SG6, its sixth data center in Singapore, expanding AI-ready capacity for high-performance computing. The facility offers critical infrastructure for the AI-driven economy, using advanced liquid cooling for high-density AI deployments. SG6 supports Equinix's sustainability goals, targeting net zero emissions by 2040 and Green Mark Platinum certification with 100% renewable energy. |
| Rohde & Schwarz, Pegatron Collaborate on FR3 Demo in Taiwan Rohde & Schwarz and Pegatron collaborated to verify FR3 phased array performance in a MIMO test setup. This validation used R&S FSWX and SMW200A, demonstrating dual polarized transmission at 13 GHz and 15 GHz with data throughput about twice that of a single stream setup. |
| IBM ORNL and AMD Launch Quantum Error Correction Platform IBM, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and AMD have unveiled a groundbreaking co-design platform aimed at accelerating quantum error correction. This initiative tightly integrates IBM's quantum computers, including the 120-qubit IBM Quantum Nighthawk, with ORNL's Umbra High-Performance Computing system, powered by AMD Instinct GPUs and EPYC CPUs. |
