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| ZTE & Airtel Gabon Claim Industry-First FDD+TDD Massive MIMO Deployment ZTE and Airtel Gabon announced the industry's first commercial deployment of the FDD+TDD Massive MIMO solution on Airtel Gabon's live network. This innovative technology has dramatically improved site-level user throughput by 107%, increased traffic capacity by 20%, and boosted PRB efficiency by 41%, laying a crucial foundation for Gabon's future 5G development and digital transformation. |
| Ciena to Modernize Space Norway's Subsea Cable Systems Space Norway has awarded Ciena a turnkey contract to modernize its existing Svalbard subsea cable systems and deploy state-of-the-art networking technology on the new Arctic Way system. This critical project extends the operational lifespan of Space Norway’s subsea infrastructure while expanding secure, high-resilience connectivity to vital new locations across the Arctic region. |
| US Army Selects VIAVI for Critical Range Modernization VIAVI Solutions' T/Rx software defined transceiver system has been chosen by the U.S. Army's Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO) for a critical range modernization initiative. This selection will enable the Army to provide complex and realistic electromagnetic environments across newly opened test ranges, supporting the rapid development of advanced warfighter technologies like drones, counter-drones, and interceptors. |
| Oracle Proposal to Deliver $155M in New Mexico Utility Cost Offsets Oracle has announced a proposed Energy Service Agreement with El Paso Electric (EPE) for Project Jupiter, committing to pay $10 million annually for power over 10 years. This initiative aims to support affordable electric rates and offset shared system costs for EPE’s New Mexico customers. Additionally, Oracle proposes $55 million annually in direct credits for up to three years for residential and small business customers, potentially benefiting them starting in 2027. |
| Nokia to Divest Enterprise Campus Edge Business Nokia has signed an agreement to sell its Enterprise Campus Edge (ECE) business to AURELIUS. This planned transaction, expected to close in H1 2027, supports Nokia's strategy to focus capital on core areas. ECE, a leader in private wireless serving nearly 900 customers, will gain greater independence under AURELIUS to drive innovation and industrial digitalization. |
| ROHL Gateway Fiber Boosts Western Canada Data Center Fiber ROHL Gateway Fiber announced a major investment to expand its dark fiber network across Western Canada. This expansion delivers high-capacity, low-latency connectivity to data centers, industrial companies, and resource developers. New routes offer true diversity and physically separate paths to protect critical traffic. ROHL provides dark fiber IRUs and lit 400G wavelength services over a Ciena optical platform. |
| BT and Microsoft to Boost UK AI Cyber Defenses BT and Microsoft are expanding their partnership to protect UK organizations from advanced AI-powered cyber threats. They are launching a new Security Operations Centre-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) for Microsoft Sentinel, combining BT's extensive security operations and network insight with Microsoft's leading technology. |
| DE-CIX Chicago Crosses 1 Tbps as Traffic Quadruples DE-CIX Chicago's data traffic increased by almost 300% in the last 12 months, solidifying its position as the second largest Internet Exchange in Chicago. The six-year-old exchange also surged from 58th to 29th in North American rankings, connecting over 85 networks and reaching 1 Tbps peak traffic. |
| New Wi-Fi 8 Edge AI Gateway Debuts Gemtek Technology unveiled an AI-native Wi-Fi 8 broadband gateway at Network X 2026. Developed with Qualcomm and gFiber, this gateway combines Wi-Fi 8 Quad-Band connectivity, Edge AI computing, and intelligent software. Built on the Qualcomm Dragonwing platform, it functions as a home internet hub for network optimization, device awareness, and security. gFiber will be the first operator to deploy this new solution. Commercial launch is targeted for 2027. |
| EXFO Introduces 800G Validation Tools EXFO has unveiled its HyperBlazer Series, a new family of portable, modular 100GE-800GE test solutions. Designed to dramatically simplify and accelerate transceiver validation and high-speed link testing in data center environments, it helps customers put more high-value optics back into service, reduce replacement costs, and improve ROI. This innovation addresses the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity driven by AI infrastructure deployments. |
| Cablenet Taps Harmonic to Modernize Cyprus Broadband Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) ay announced that Cablenet Communication Systems plc ('Cablenet'), the second largest fixed network operator in Cyprus and a leading converged fixed and mobile operator, is modernizing its broadband access network with Harmonic's market-leading cOS(TM) virtualized broadband platform. The deployment strengthens Cablenet's gigabit service capability, simplifies network operations and enhances subscribers' quality of experience (QoE). |
| Marvell Unveils Memory Expanders for AI Inference Marvell has unveiled its second-generation Structera X 3406 and 3506 CXL 3.2 memory expanders for AI inference, featuring six DDR4/DDR5 channels. These expanders offer 50% more channels, up to 9TB DDR4 or 6TB DDR5 capacity, and 2-3x more effective capacity through multi-host sharing and 5x higher LZ4 compression. The solutions include industry-first four-host connectivity, StructGuard RAS, and post-quantum security, with sampling expected in Q1 2027. |
| AI Acceration to Drive Data Center Chip Market Over $1 Trillion by 2035 DC Market Insights projects the global data center chip market to exceed USD 1 trillion by 2035. The market, valued at USD 314.87 billion in 2025, is growing at a CAGR of 12.49%. AI accelerators now dominate, accounting for 53.9% of the total chip market value in 2025. Custom in-house silicon is also set to grow significantly, reaching 29.7% of market value by 2035. North America currently leads the market with a 54.8% share, followed by Asia Pacific. |
| BT Teams Up with ITV BT is bringing its new brand platform, 'Behind Brilliant Things', into the heart of British culture through a creative partnership with ITV. This landmark collaboration will see BT woven into the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale over the next 12 months through set integrations, bespoke ads, and storyline-led reactive spots. This first-of-its-kind dual soap product placement deal aims to champion the vital role BT plays in keeping the country connected and protected. |
| NVIDIA Cisco Unveil USFP Optics for AI Factory Scale NVIDIA and Cisco have introduced Ultra-Dense Small Form Factor Pluggable (USFP), a new high-density 400Gb/s-per-lane optical module designed to equip the hardware ecosystem for the next generation of AI factories. This innovation promises to deliver 4x the bandwidth density and 1.3x the power efficiency of current 200Gb/s-per-lane optics, enabling AI builders to scale compute within the same network footprint while reducing power consumption. |
| ZTE and Comsol to Accelerate South Africa's Digital Future ZTE and Comsol are strengthening their partnership to deploy next-generation digital infrastructure in South Africa. This collaboration aims to expand access to high-performance home broadband, leveraging 5G, network AI, and AI-native connectivity. The initiative will empower enterprises and broaden digital service access, converting infrastructure investment into tangible economic and social value across the region. |
| Nokia Launches Flexible PON 16-Port Line Card for AI-Ready Broadband Nokia has introduced a flexible 50G/25G/10GPON solution, accelerating AI-ready fiber broadband. This solution delivers multi-gigabit connectivity, powered by the Lightspan OLT platform and Nokia Quillion chipset, ensuring optimal network performance. It features quantum security and enhanced availability through fully redundant systems. |
| VEON's Banglalink Delivers Starlink Mobile to Bangladesh VEON's Banglalink launched a Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in Bangladesh. This makes Bangladesh the first South Asian country to offer the direct-to-device network, providing essential connectivity during emergencies, disasters, and power outages, accessible via a 4G phone and Banglalink SIM. |
| LSI Launches Self-Improving AI Cybersecurity On-Prem Lean SuperIntelligence (LSI) closed its pre-seed funding and launched its first self-improving, on-premise cybersecurity models, LSI-Offense-1 and LSI-Defense-1. These AI models autonomously discover and exploit vulnerabilities while detecting and responding to threats faster than frontier LLMs. Offering customizable, air-gapped deployment, they enable enterprises to own their security data. |
| Work4Flow and LogicMonitor Boost ServiceNow A2A Scope Work4Flow and LogicMonitor announce new Agent-to-Agent (A2A) capabilities, integrating Edwin AI into ServiceNow workflows. This partnership combines LogicMonitor's observability intelligence with Work4Flow's expertise in ServiceNow and agentic AI. The A2A experience enhances ServiceNow incidents with real-time operational intelligence, improving event correlation and AI-powered investigation. This collaboration aims to streamline IT operations and accelerate issue resolution. |
| Calnex and VIAVI Amplify Partnership for Network Validation Calnex Solutions Plc (Calnex) LSE:CLX today announced an expansion to its strategic partnership with VIAVI Solutions. The collective offering from Calnex and VIAVI will enable those working across the network infrastructure ecosystem to generate realistic application and user traffic, recreate real-world network conditions, and measure the resulting impact on network and application performance before deployment. |
| 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. |
