STL secures US plenum certification for pre-terminated IBR fibre cables
UNITED STATES 11 SEP

STL secures US plenum certification for pre-terminated IBR fibre cables

Sterlite Technologies (STL) said it was awarded a US certification on pre-terminated assemblies from its Intermittently Bonded Ribbon (IBR) cabling portfolio, with fibre counts ranging from 48 to 576. The Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum designation is awarded by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to interior fibre cables suitable for plenum applications as their casing is made using a specialised fire-resistant material, and is also designed to prevent electromagnetic interference with other

Ekinops teams with PacketFront to leverage BECS orchestrator in physical IP deployments
EUROPE 11 SEP

Ekinops teams with PacketFront to leverage BECS orchestrator in physical IP deployments

Ekinops said it is partnering with Swedish vendor PacketFront Software to help service providers modernise IP network infrastructure. The collaboration aims to provide a competitive, European alternative to incumbent IP networking stacks. Ekinops will contribute equipment for physical access systems on the network edge, such as its universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) and enterprise-grade routers, while PacketFront's BECS orchestrator and OSS platform delivers orchestration, automation and service m

OIF launches 1.6 Tbps coherent optical interface spec
GLOBAL 11 SEP

OIF launches 1.6 Tbps coherent optical interface spec

The Open Internetworking Forum's 1600ZR coherent optical interface specification has officially been published, enabling standardised pluggable transceivers which convert Ethernet traffic into 1.6 Tbps optical bandwidth at up to 120 kilometres, using single-wavelength or DWDM signals. The 1600 ZR Implementation Agreement thus doubles the capacity of existing 800ZR connections, defining an interoperable coherent line interface and frame format for amplified links between multiple server locations.

Dutch 6G consortium deploys 600MHz antenna in Delft
NETHERLANDS 11 SEP

Dutch 6G consortium deploys 600MHz antenna in Delft

The Dutch 6G research consortium Future Network Services (FNS) has activated a test mobile mast in the 600 MHz band at the TU Delft campus to help further its work. This is one of the first in Europe to employ 5G-Advanced Release 18 specifications, FNS said, noting this will form the basis for the development of 6G. One of the first applications tested is real-time management of the electricity grid. 

EU starts mandatory reporting of vulnerability exploits for device manfacturers
EUROPE 11 SEP

EU starts mandatory reporting of vulnerability exploits for device manfacturers

Manufacturers in the EU must actively report exploited vulnerabilities in their products and related serious cyber incidents to public authorities from 11 September, under new rules coming into effect under the EU's Cyber ​​Resilience Act. A report must be filed with the EU Cybersecurity Agency (Enisa), which runs a database of the information for sharing with national authorities across the EU. In addition customers must be told of such cases so they can take their own protective measures, such as download

Nokia unveils cognitiveOps suite tailored to critical comms and accelerated edge computing
GLOBAL 10 SEP

Nokia unveils cognitiveOps suite tailored to critical comms and accelerated edge computing

Nokia has marked the commercial release of its Cognitive Operations (CO) platform suite targeting mission-critical operational IT and communications. Nokia CO brings together critical communications with an IT fabric accelerated for edge computing to execute industry-grade AI models in scenarios with low tolerances for failure. The platform supports deployments on-premises with local IT infrastructure or hosted on Microsoft Azure.

T-Mobile Poland partners with Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz on cybersecurity
POLAND 9 SEP

T-Mobile Poland partners with Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz on cybersecurity

T-Mobile Poland, Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz are launching a collaboration aimed at delivering new solutions for cybersecurity and network resilience. To kick off the partnership, the companies signed bilateral letters of intent, confirming their ambition to jointly design and deploy technologies that enable public sector and business clients to operate securely and reliably, even under challenging conditions. Together, the companies aim to develop an integrated architecture that combines network infrastructu

CSA introduces Suzi certification for sub-GHz IoT networks
GLOBAL 9 SEP

CSA introduces Suzi certification for sub-GHz IoT networks

The latest major iteration of the Zigbee IoT wireless mesh protocol now offers product certifications for a new sub-GHz classification targeted at extended range IoT links. While Zigbee has long supported sub-GHz IoT in select use cases, its promotional body, the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA-IoT), said last November it would introduce the Suzi brand to highlight the feature within version 4.0 of the wider specification. Suzi's inaugural certification targets interoperable IoT in sub-GHz frequencies

Cinterion embeds edge AI into cellular IoT modules using LiteRT-based SDK
GLOBAL 9 SEP

Cinterion embeds edge AI into cellular IoT modules using LiteRT-based SDK

Telit Cinterion said it is launching a lightweight edge AI SDK for its upcoming cellular IoT modules, based on the software code formerly known as TensorFlow Lite. Starting in Q4, Telit Cinterion will launch LiteRT-capable edge AI and IoT connectivity modules, with plans to market 4G, 5G RedCap, and performance-grade 5G variants. The LiteRT runtime will be embedded via Cinterion's SDK into the module's Linux-powered firmware, enabling the device to leverage AI inference using on-board processing resources a

Amazon endorses Qualcomm server chips in major order for AI data centre infrastructure
GLOBAL 9 SEP

Amazon endorses Qualcomm server chips in major order for AI data centre infrastructure

Qualcomm Technologies and Amazon are expanding their collaboration to develop customised silicon and optical connectivity solutions for large-scale AI data centres operated by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The companies will work across multiple generations of customised silicon for AI infrastructure, with a focus on AI inference. They will also collaborate on high-performance optical connectivity solutions to support increasing bandwidth requirements within AI data centre networks, using Qualcomm's SerDes and

SFR Business gives Canut members access to Rohde & Schwarz offers
FRANCE 8 SEP

SFR Business gives Canut members access to Rohde & Schwarz offers

SFR Business announced the expansion of its portfolio for members of French procurement agency Canut, under an existing four-year contract awarded in Q2 2024. The expanded portfolio gives Canut members greater choice through the addition of networking products and services from Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity, a subsidiary of Germany-based R&S.

Vodafone Spain recycles over 970 tons of devices in 2025
SPAIN 8 SEP

Vodafone Spain recycles over 970 tons of devices in 2025

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) said it recycled and reused over 970.2 tons of customer devices in its fiscal year ending on 31 March 2026. In total, the company recovered nearly 1 million fixed broadband and television devices, 75 percent of which were used in new installations thanks to Vodafone's device buyback service, which offers discounts to customers via partnerships with specialised companies.

KENYA 8 SEP

Digital Realty expands East Africa hub with 6.4MW Nairobi 2 data centre

Digital Realty has opened its 6.4MW Nairobi 2 data centre (NBO2), expanding its campus alongside Nairobi 1 (NBO1). The launch coincides with iColo's transition to its parent Digital Realty's brand across Kenya and Mozambique, to underline the platform's global reach.

GERMANY 8 SEP

1&1 Versatel deploys Ekinops customer premises equipment

1&1 Versatel has signed a contract with provider of optical networking and SASE products Ekinops to roll out its connectivity solutions. 1&1 Versatel has started offering Ekinops customer premises equipment (CPE), such as routers, for its business customers. These bundle multiple services into a central platform, with support for fibre-optic, DSL and 5G connections, at speeds up to 10 Gbps. France-based Ekinops said the equipment offers EU levels of security as well as reduced energy consumption compared to

SPAIN 7 SEP

Vodafone delivers 5G emergency unit to Spain's UME

Vodafone Spain said it has handed over to the Military Emergency Unit (UME) the first mobile unit fitted with an advanced 5G communications system designed for major emergencies and high-risk incidents. The system enables a 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN) to be deployed at disaster sites, providing secure, dedicated, high-capacity coverage so UME teams can coordinate operations even when commercial networks are unavailable or overloaded.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 7 SEP

Beeline Business reports higher sales of local routers

Russian operator Beeline said that its unit Beeline Business has recorded a significant rise in demand for hardware for fixed internet connections in the B2B sector. In the first half of this year, average monthly sales of routers produced in Russia increased seven-fold year-on-year. Demand is primarily driven by corporate clients which purchase the equipment at the same time as they sign up for fixed internet services. 

GLOBAL 4 SEP

ST Engineering iDirect demonstrates multi-waveform 5G NR-NTN modem

ST Engineering iDirect has demonstrated a pilot version of its INT3000 modem, a user equipment device designed to support 5G New Radio Non-Terrestrial Network (NR-NTN) and DVB-S2X/MRC waveforms in a single device. The demonstration took place at the European Space Agency's 5G NTN Forum using a satellite simulator. The pilot connected to ST Engineering iDirect's Intuition ground system, which incorporates native 5G NR-NTN gNodeB capabilities.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 3 SEP

MTS Exolve starts IP phone, gateway rentals for business clients

Russian company MTS Exolve, a subsidiary of the operator MTS developing business communication solutions, is launching an equipment rental service for corporate customers. This new offering enables companies to obtain comprehensive, turnkey telecom solutions integrated with MTS Exolve's Virtual PBX, Voicebot, and Call Centre products. The rental service primarily covers IP phones and IP gateways and targets companies looking to rapidly deploy or scale their communications infrastructure without significant

NORWAY 3 SEP

Clavister signs MoU to expand tactical comms partnership with Akkodis

Cybersecurity company Clavister has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Akkodis Group Nordics to deepen their cooperation in tactical communications and jointly pursue opportunities in Nordic and European defence markets. Akkodis is a digital engineering company based in Switzerland and belonging to the Adecco Group. The MoU aims to combine Clavister's Tactical Core Network System (TCNS) software with Akkodis' ruggedised Tactical Comms Node (ATCN) hardware platform.

GLOBAL 3 SEP

TP-Link Omada attends CEDIA Expo showcase ahead of Fusion Pro gateway launch

TP-Link Systems' enterprise brand Omada is presenting an expanded Fusion Gateway networking line-up tailored to surveillance use cases at the ongoing CEDIA Expo trade show in Colorado. Omada is rolling out a new enterprise networking range, the Fusion Pro Series, promising a unified approach to networking and surveillance for small-business and smart-home environments. Two new Fusion Pro gateways, the Fusion Pro 2.5G and Fusion Pro 2.5G Pro Gateway, are on show at the event having been unveiled in March. Om

AUSTRALIA 3 SEP

Motorola Solutions to launch locally hosted access control platform in Australia

Motorola Solutions will launch a locally hosted Australian instance of its Avigilon cloud platform for access control in the fourth quarter of 2026, extending its existing Australian cloud infrastructure for video security. The company said the new instance will keep access-control data hosted in Australia and is intended to support organisations with requirements around onshore data ownership and control. It will be integrated with Avigilon's existing video security platform.

SAUDI ARABIA 2 SEP

HPE expands 'Saudi Made' portfolio and partners

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced a wave of investments and initiatives at LEAP 2026 to expand its footprint in Saudi Arabia. Major announcements include the "Saudi Made, Developed, Deployed" programme, an expanded portfolio of locally produced hardware, and plans for a dedicated Saudi Innovation Centre at HPE's new Riyadh offices. These initiatives aim to strengthen domestic tech manufacturing, build local talent, and create new opportunities for Saudi enterprises in alignment with the country's n

JAPAN 2 SEP

Telecom Square expands 5G for business Wi-Fi service to 83 countries

Japanese service provider Telecom Square expanded 5G coverage for its corporate Wi-Fi rental service Wi-Ho!Biz from 15 to 83 countries and regions from 1 September. The company added 68 countries and regions, including destinations in the Middle East, Africa and South America. The service is designed for companies to keep Wi-Fi routers at their offices and allocate them to employees travelling overseas, removing the need to arrange a new rental and collect or return equipment for each trip.

GLOBAL 1 SEP

Netmore adds Flashnet to Pulse partner programme

Massive IoT platform provider Netmore Group has welcomed intelligent street lighting products vendor Flashnet, part of the UK's Lucy Group, to Netmore's Pulse Partner Program. Together, they will pursue go-to-market initiatives focusing on customer education, regional business development and migration support for organisations modernising their street lamp infrastructure.

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