Telecel DigiTech Academy graduates 500 school pupils
GHANA 10 AUG

Telecel DigiTech Academy graduates 500 school pupils

The Telecel Ghana Foundation has celebrated the graduation of 500 pupils from the fourth cohort of its DigiTech Academy in five regions of the country. The twelve-week after-school curriculum for upper primary and junior high pupils covers robotics, coding, web design and mobile application development. During the ceremonies, pupils presented over 80 prototype technologies developed in teams. Inventions included smart wheelchairs for enhanced mobility, heartbeat monitoring systems, smart fire extinguishers,

NTT Docomo Business, Codelco test All-Photonics remote mining network
CHILE 6 AUG

NTT Docomo Business, Codelco test All-Photonics remote mining network

NTT Docomo Business and Chilean state-owned copper producer Codelco have launched a study and proof of concept to assess remote mining operations using an IOWN-branded All-Photonics Network, or APN. The project, commissioned by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, will examine the use of high-capacity, low-latency communications to connect the El Teniente copper mine with a remote operations centre 1,500km away in Rancagua.

Samsung discusses memory chip innovations at FMS 2026 in California
GLOBAL 5 AUG

Samsung discusses memory chip innovations at FMS 2026 in California

Samsung has been showcasing memory tech innovations at the Future of Memory and Storage event in California. The vendor is demonstrating a tenth-generation flash storage architecture capable of deploying over 400 stacked layers thanks to a novel wafer bonding technology. Samsung's V10 BV-NAND architecture is claimed to produce an increased memory density of about 58 percent versus Samsung's V9 generation technology.

Optus and Nokia complete pre-6G massive MIMO transmission using upper 6 GHz frequencies
AUSTRALIA 5 AUG

Optus and Nokia complete pre-6G massive MIMO transmission using upper 6 GHz frequencies

Australia's Optus has completed an advanced 6G research trial that deployed Nokia's massive MIMO antenna to transmit an upper-6GHz signal. According to Optus, the link successfully achieved record peak download speeds of around 3.5 Gbps, underscoring the critical role that the upper 6 GHz band could play in unlocking 6G-era capacity for end subscribers. Optus's study was conducted at a mobile transmitter in Sydney currently equipped with live 5G infrastructure. Nokia's advanced 6 GHz massive MIMO radio was

SK Hynix and Sandisk unveil high-bandwidth flash memory specification
GLOBAL 4 AUG

SK Hynix and Sandisk unveil high-bandwidth flash memory specification

SK Hynix and Sandisk have officially unveiled an open flash storage specification poised to realise bandwidth advances already seen in the dynamic RAM memory segment. The partners are preparing to publish the inaugural spec for a standardised flash storage protocol dubbed High Bandwidth Flash (HBF). The standard will be presented this week at the Future of Memory and Storage event in Santa Clara from 04 to 06 August.

Netherlands digital agency plans 6G research demo in September
NETHERLANDS 4 AUG

Netherlands digital agency plans 6G research demo in September

The digital infrastructure agency in the Netherlands, RDI is organising a 6G event 23 September in Amersfoort to show off the national 6G test bed and various 6G field labs around the country. Available to follow also online, the meeting is part of 'Digitalisation Week' and is organised in cooperation with the Do IoT Fieldlab in Delft and Future Network Services research group. 

NTT invests in OptQC to help develop 1-million-qubit optical quantum computer
JAPAN 4 AUG

NTT invests in OptQC to help develop 1-million-qubit optical quantum computer

NTT announced an agreement to invest in quantum computing specialist OptQC to support the Japanese company's development of a fault-tolerant, one-million-qubit-class optical quantum computer. The two companies have started joint research work already, building on previous studies conducted together, and will continue the path from R&D to commercialization and implementation of the new computer by fiscal year 2030.

KT integrates Galaxy Watch with private 5G service for industrial safety
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 30 JUL

KT integrates Galaxy Watch with private 5G service for industrial safety

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a new industrial safety service that integrates Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Watch with its private 5G offering, enabling enterprises to monitor worker safety across industrial sites. The new Safety Management Watch service combines KT's enterprise private 5G network with Samsung Electronics' SmartThings Pro for Safety platform, which analyses environmental data such as temperature and humidity alongside worker biometric data including heart rate and activity levels.

NTT Data, Engie partner on renewable energy for AI data centre expansion
EUROPE 30 JUL

NTT Data, Engie partner on renewable energy for AI data centre expansion

NTT Data has formed a strategic partnership with Engie to secure long-term renewable energy and low-carbon power solutions for its global data centre business as growing AI workloads increase demand for electricity. The companies said the agreement establishes a long-term framework covering renewable energy procurement, power supply and integrated energy solutions across priority markets, supporting NTT Data's global expansion of AI, cloud and digital infrastructure while advancing its net-zero objectives.

US NTIA joins global allies in 6G call to action
GLOBAL 28 JUL

US NTIA joins global allies in 6G call to action

The US federal telecom agency NTIA has joined 24 friendly governments in a bid to steer 6G development towards a common vision centred on open, secure, and AI-capable technology. The 6G Leadership and Security Call to Action is backed by several European governments, namely the UK, Norway, Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, France, Estonia, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Albania, Romania and Sweden, as well as Honduras, Canada, Australia, Costa Rica, Japan, Panama, Paraguay, the Philippines, and South Kor

Chugoku Electric Power and NTT begin smart inspection trial at thermal power plant
JAPAN 28 JUL

Chugoku Electric Power and NTT begin smart inspection trial at thermal power plant

Chugoku Electric Power and NTT Docomo Business have begun a trial using robots, IoT devices and AI to automate and enhance inspection activities at the 1 GW Unit 2 of the Misumi Power Station in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The trial combines an autonomous mobile robot with fixed IoT cameras and sensors to collect equipment data, including instrument readings, temperatures, vibrations and signs of leakage. 

Japanese trial targets real-time race video with private 5G and AI
JAPAN 28 JUL

Japanese trial targets real-time race video with private 5G and AI

A group of Japanese technology companies is trialling a real-time video streaming system that combines private 5G, distributed AI processing and physical AI to select and deliver race footage during the Kyojo Cup formula racing series. Nautilus Technologies, Nomura Research Institute, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), 1Finity, Fujitsu, Ghelia and M-TEC are conducting the trial with Mitsubishi Electric under a New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) project.

JAPAN 28 JUL

Japan firms trial optical network for distributed AI

Six Japanese companies have launched a proof-of-concept trial to test distributed AI processing infrastructure that links geographically separated GPU servers through an optical network, with the aim of allowing computing workloads to be adjusted according to electricity supply and demand. Nautilus Technologies, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), Tepco Power Grid, Chubu Electric Power Grid, Fujitsu and 1Finity are conducting the trial under a New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO

JAPAN 27 JUL

1Finity backs Japanese PoC leveraging All-Photonics for distributed AI computing

1Finity is participating in a Japanese proof-of-concept (PoC) trial aimed at achieving power and compute convergence in distributed AI processing. The PoC experiment aims to realise a strategic framework known as the Watt-Bit Vision, whereby electricity grids and data centre links would be harmonised to optimise energy usage and unlock distributed compute outcomes. Greater alignment could allow AI processing to be shifted on the fly to regions with surplus power capacity.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 27 JUL

Korea and AMD agree to develop open AI computing infrastructure ecosystem

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has signed an MoU with AMD covering cooperation on AI semiconductors and computing infrastructure. The agreement includes plans to build and demonstrate heterogeneous AI computing infrastructure combining AMD CPUs and GPUs with South Korean AI semiconductors, including neural processing units (NPUs). The ministry said the initiative would also involve domestic companies working across areas including memory, data processing units, CXL, networking, servers and orches

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 27 JUL

KT expands AI use across IT development and operations

Korea Telecom (KT) is expanding the use of AI across its IT development and operational processes, moving beyond software development to areas including planning, UX/UI design, quality assurance and operations. The operator outlined its approach at an AID-X Demo Day held at its Pangyo headquarters in Seongnam, attended by its IT division and IT services subsidiary KT DS. AID-X, or AI-Driven Everything, extends KT's existing AI-Driven Development (AIDD) framework. While AIDD applies AI throughout software de

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 27 JUL

SK commits to USD 500 bln AI infrastructure partnership with Nvidia

SK Group has expanded its AI infrastructure partnerships with Nvidia and other global technology companies, outlining plans to accelerate AI data centre development, AI memory deployment and national AI infrastructure projects during the K-AI Summit in San Francisco. The company signed a letter of intent with Nvidia covering more than USD 500 billion of planned AI infrastructure collaboration, spanning AI factories and AI memory. 

JAPAN 24 JUL

Furukawa Electric partners Vecima on FTTH products for Japan's cable operators

Furukawa Electric has partnered with Canadian broadband technology vendor Vecima Networks to supply next-generation fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) products to Japan's cable television market. Under the agreement, Furukawa Electric will become a preferred partner for Vecima's FTTH portfolio in Japan, initially supplying 10G-EPON access products with a roadmap extending to 50G-PON.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 24 JUL

Nvidia and KAIST launch joint AI research lab in South Korea

Nvidia and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) are establishing a joint AI research laboratory in Seoul focused on developing agentic AI models and systems for South Korean industries and Korean-language applications. The lab will be based at the KAIST Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI and will combine Nvidia's AI technologies and computing resources with KAIST's research capabilities. Its work will include the use of Nvidia Nemotron open models and computing infrastructure provid

AUSTRALIA 24 JUL

NTT Data launches Sydney innovation centre focused on AI adoption

NTT Data has launched the Innovation Centre Australia (ICA) in Sydney, establishing a local facility as part of its global research and development ecosystem for work with organisations across Australia and New Zealand. The centre is intended to support collaboration between NTT Data, clients, partners, public sector organisations, academic institutions and start-ups, with a focus on moving AI and other emerging technologies from proof-of-concept trials into enterprise deployment.

AUSTRALIA 23 JUL

Northrop Grumman launches mission to extend life of Optus D3 satellite

Northrop Grumman has successfully launched its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), carrying the Mission Extension Pod (MEP) that will be used to extend the operational life of Optus's D3 communications satellite. The MRV launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on 22 July and is carrying three customer-owned MEPs, including one allocated to Optus D3. Developed by Northrop Grumman subsidiary SpaceLogistics, the spacecraft is designed to install the propulsion pods on satellites in geostationar

JAPAN 23 JUL

KDDI to hold 5G millimetre-wave AR event with Galaxy Z Fold8 series

KDDI will hold a millimetre-wave 5G experience event on 3 August featuring augmented reality (AR) content with four VTubers and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 series foldable smartphones. The event will allow up to 50 participants to simultaneously view high-definition 3D AR content on the smartphones' large displays. KDDI said cloud rendering combined with millimetre-wave connectivity will enable the content to be experienced on a smartphone without requiring a high-performance PC.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 23 JUL

SK Telecom proposal for robot data factory adopted by ITU-T

SK Telecom's (SKT) proposal for international standardisation of systems used to produce and exchange data for robot AI training has been adopted as a new work item by the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T). The work item, titled "Signalling Requirements and Architecture for Robot Data Factory (RDF)", was adopted at an ITU-T standardisation meeting held in Geneva from 14 to 22 July. 

JAPAN 23 JUL

NEC launches water leak detection service for large-diameter pipelines

NEC has launched a water leak detection service based on technology developed with the Kawasaki City Waterworks and Sewerage Bureau to identify suspected leaks in large-diameter water pipelines. The service uses multiple sensors and data recording devices installed on pipeline equipment such as valves. Analysis of the collected vibration data is used to detect sounds suspected to be associated with leaks and estimate their location. 

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