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| Announcing llm-d 1.0, CNCF's Open-source Distributed Inference Core llm-d project contributors announced the release of llm-d 1.0, a major milestone for the open source project designed to help organizations deploy and scale large language model inference more efficiently across modern infrastructure. Founded in 2025 by Red Hat, IBM (NYSE: IBM), Google Cloud, CoreWeave and NVIDIA, and now governed by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), llm-d plays a key role in the open foundation for enterprises deploying AI at scale in production. |
| Singtel and Ericsson Partner for 5G Advanced AI Networks Singtel and Ericsson have forged a five-year strategic partnership to significantly advance Singapore's 5G capabilities and accelerate the adoption of AI-native applications. This collaboration aims to deliver more reliable and intelligent connectivity for both businesses and consumers, building on their successful history of establishing one of the world's first nationwide 5G standalone networks. |
| SoftBank Nokia Partner for AI-RAN Field Trial Nokia and SoftBank Corp. are set to conduct a commercial AI-RAN field trial in Japan in 2027, marking a significant step towards AI-native networks. The deployment will validate key AI-RAN capabilities using Nokia's anyRAN software on SoftBank's AITRAS platform, integrating NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer. |
| 2026 State and Local Government (SLED) Targeted for Cyber Attacks A new report from SonicWall reveals a dramatic 242% year-over-year surge in cyberattacks targeting state and local government (SLED) entities during the first half of 2026. This sector recorded over 300 million high/medium priority intrusion prevention hits, significantly outpacing other industries. Budget constraints, legacy systems, and inconsistent patch cycles are making SLED networks prime targets for attackers, who are actively exploiting these structural vulnerabilities. |
| Cisco Shares Splunk State of Observability 2026 Cisco's new Splunk State of Observability 2026 report highlights a critical disconnect: the rapid deployment of AI agents is outpacing the ability to monitor them, leading to unpredictable costs and outcomes. |
| New Report: UAE Smartphone Users Embrace AI Agents A new Ericsson ConsumerLab report reveals that 63 percent of UAE smartphone users are expected to delegate everyday tasks to AI agents by 2030. This rapid adoption, with 10 percent already using agentic AI-double the global rate-highlights a significant shift in digital life and future network demands. The research also points to communication service providers as trusted sources for AI agent identity verification, addressing user concerns about fake AI assistants. |
| Salesforce to Acquire Braze for $5.66 Billion to Boost AI CRM Salesforce has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Braze, a leading customer engagement platform, for approximately $5.66 billion. This strategic move aims to integrate Braze's real-time engagement and AI decisioning capabilities into Salesforce's Marketing Cloud and Customer 360 architecture. The acquisition is set to enhance cross-channel personalization and help businesses deliver richer, more intelligent customer experiences at scale. |
| NVIDIA Achieves Record Fault-Tolerant Quantum Simulation NVIDIA researchers achieved a record-breaking 104-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computing simulation on Europe's JUPITER supercomputer. This is the largest comprehensive model of a fault-tolerant quantum processor, including realistic noise. It validates a quantum computing approach that uses 90% fewer physical qubits, accelerating progress toward useful applications in drug discovery, finance, and materials science. |
| 6G Positioning Research Launched by Ericsson KTH NTU Singapore Ericsson has announced a multi-year research and innovation initiative with Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). The collaboration, named 'Trustworthy 6G Positioning in Complex Environments: A Data-Driven Approach', will explore new positioning technologies and solutions enabled by AI and 6G. |
| Digital Realty DE-CIX Double US Interconnection Footprint Digital Realty and DE-CIX are expanding their US partnership to nearly double their joint footprint. Customers at 22 additional Digital Realty data centers in Chicago, Dallas, New York, and Phoenix will gain access to DE-CIX Internet Exchange services. This collaboration strengthens interconnection platforms for peering, cloud, and AI connectivity. |
| Zendesk Claims HR AI Agents Save 500K Hours Automating Employee Service Zendesk is transforming employee support with its new Employee Service AI Agents and Advanced Action Flows. These specialized AI agents are designed to resolve complex internal requests end-to-end, from IT and HR tasks to onboarding and offboarding. |
| AT&T NBA and WNBA Extend Partnership and Launch Arena Network AT&T, NBA, and WNBA launched the fourth-generation High-Speed Arena Network, HSAN, moving live game content and stats reliably. The network is supported by over 68,000 miles of AT&T fiber. AT&T extended its role as Official Connectivity Partner of the NBA and WNBA, adding new fan touchpoints and retail activations to the multiyear agreement. |
| Arelion Boosts Baltic Network with Multi-Terabit Capacity Arelion announced significant commercial momentum in its Baltic network expansion. The company deployed multi-terabit capacity on its high-performance Helsinki-Warsaw route, onboarding several new enterprise and wholesale customers. This expansion addresses rising performance requirements from AI and cloud workloads across the Baltics. The route forms a resilient ring connecting Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, strengthening Europe's digital backbone. |
| European Operators Plan Joint MSS Spectrum Bid for D2D Services Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone have signed a Letter of Intent to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum. This initiative aims to strengthen Europe's critical connectivity infrastructure by providing open, non-discriminatory access to Direct-to-Device services. The collaboration seeks to accelerate market deployment and seamlessly integrate satellite connectivity into existing mobile networks, enhancing universal coverage and network resilience. |
| FCC Convenes 'Five Eyes' on Communications Security and Cybersecurity The Federal Communications Commission convened its third annual 'Five Eyes' meeting with international partners from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Discussions centered on national security, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and protecting critical communications infrastructure. New commitments addressed Super Intelligence and harmonizing cyber labeling rules to deter shared threats. |
| SonicWall Launches SOCtoberfest for Cyber Awareness Month SonicWall is marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month with SOCtoberfest, an initiative featuring new research, practical guidance, and refreshed resources. The program aims to help organizations, partners, and communities build daily habits of active cyber protection, moving beyond mere awareness. This effort leverages SonicWall's Zero Trust expertise and managed security services experience to provide actionable steps for all. |
| Sweden Celebrates the Launch of Sferical One AI Supercomputer Sferical AI initiative officially launched Sferical One, a new sovereign AI supercomputer in Sweden. This NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD system provides secure, in-country computing capacity, enabling the consortium to rapidly develop and deploy advanced AI solutions. The initiative aims to deliver direct societal benefits and enhance Sweden's competitiveness by fostering shared investment, capacity, and expertise in AI development. |
| Project Jupiter Microgrid Proposal Would Cut Emissions 35% Oracle and Yucca Growth Infrastructure have announced a proposal for significant environmental upgrade to the Project Jupiter microgrid. Responding to NMED and public feedback, the refined design will cut permitted emissions by 35%, including greenhouse gases, and reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by over 3 million tons. |
| Verizon Ericsson Advance 6G with First Field Call Verizon and Ericsson have achieved a global first by successfully completing the first pre-standard 6G field call in the 7 GHz band from a commercial network site in California. This milestone moves 6G development from lab integration into a real-world environment, allowing for outdoor performance assessment and outside-to-in indoor coverage validation. |
| DE-CIX Launches AI-Assisted Natural Language Network Management DE-CIX launched an open-source Model Context Protocol server for AI-assisted network management. This enables customers to use AI agents and LLMs for natural language discovery, ordering, and management of DE-CIX connectivity services. It eliminates API complexity, simplifies network infrastructure management, and reduces troubleshooting time for engineers. |
| Veeam ResOps for Microsoft 365 Boosts AI Safety and Cuts Storage Veeam announces the general availability of Intelligent ResOps for Microsoft 365, enabling customers to safely accelerate AI adoption, reduce storage costs, and achieve precise data recovery. This new offering provides visibility into AI agent interactions with data, identifies redundant information, and helps validate protection across Microsoft 365 estates. Private Previews for Veeam Data Platform and Okta are also opening. |
| Huawei Targets 900 Billion AI Agents with New Core Network Architecture Huawei unveils its vision for an AI-native core network designed to manage an estimated 900 billion AI agents by 2035. This new architecture evolves from pure connectivity to intelligent, intent-driven decision-making for AI tasks. Key scenarios include Agent Over New Radio for low latency and Agent Computing Network for secure collaboration among multiple agents. The next-generation core features intent-based interfaces, a Data & AI Plane, and AI-native network procedures. |
| Study finds EMEA Firms Escalate AI Incidents to Board while Governance Lags New research from IBM reveals a significant challenge for EMEA enterprises: 80% of executives report AI-related incidents reaching their board or C-suite in the past year. Despite this, fewer than half have updated their AI governance policies. As AI agents gain autonomy, organizations are pressing ahead with deployment, often outpacing their current governance frameworks, highlighting a critical gap in accountability and risk management. |
| AI-Driven Threats Propel Growth in Threat Intelligence Market Credence Research forecasts the Threat Intelligence Market will reach USD 24,108.25 million by 2032, up from USD 5,789.50 million in 2024, with a 19.52% CAGR. Growth is driven by advanced cyberthreats, expanding cloud attack surfaces, and the need for security automation. Enterprises seek intelligence to prioritize threats and enhance detection and response. North America leads with 42% market share, while Asia Pacific accounts for 25%. |
| Orange, Equitix and MDM to Launch Pisces Subsea Cable for EU Orange, Equitix, and MDM formed a joint venture to deliver the Pisces subsea cable system, connecting Ireland, France, Spain, and Portugal. The 3,125 km, 16-fiber-pair cable strengthens Europe's digital sovereignty, providing high-capacity, open-access connectivity. Supported by EU funding, deployment is expected in 2028, enhancing Western Europe's digital resilience. |
