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Roles of 3GPP and ITU-R WP 5D in the IMT 2030/6G standards process
Setting the Record Straight: Many pundits and tech media outlets have been buzzing about 6G. One of many examples is today’s featured Light Reading post titled, “Looking ahead: Ready or not, here comes 6G.” There are also a plethora of 6G alliances and consortiums that are working on proposed 6G technologies — long before the… Read more
2025 Year End Review: Integration of Telecom and ICT; What to Expect in 2026
Disclosure: Perplexity.ai was used as a resource to generate this article rather than use Google search engine results. Executive Summary: The Telecom and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) landscape is entering 2026 shaped by a deep integration of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud-native architectures, next-generation connectivity, and security frameworks. What once operated as parallel technology domains… Read more
Groq and Nvidia in non-exclusive AI Inference technology licensing agreement; top Groq execs joining Nvidia
AI chip startup Groq [1.] today announced that it has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia for Groq’s AI inference technology [2.]. The agreement reflects a shared focus on expanding access to high-performance, low cost inference. As part of this agreement, Jonathan Ross, Groq’s Founder, Sunny Madra, Groq’s President, and other members of… Read more
Research & Markets: WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 Chipset Market Report; Independent Analysis
According to Research & Markets, the WiFi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) and WiFi 7 (IEEE 802.11be [1.]) chipset market is expanding rapidly, with projections indicating a rise from $33.65 billion in 2024 to $40.50 billion by 2025, and estimates reaching $149.65 billion by 2032. This growth reflects a notable CAGR of 20.50%, primarily driven by organizations… Read more
Apple leads 128+% YoY increase in foreign mobile phones shipped within China; Global market share leaders
In November 2025, the volume of foreign-branded mobile phones shipped within China experienced a substantial year-over-year increase of 128.4%. This surge was primarily due to increased sales of Apple iPhones, especially iPhone 17. According to data released by the government-affiliated China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), 6.93 million units of international brands were shipped last… Read more
How will fiber and equipment vendors meet the increased demand for fiber optics in 2026 due to AI data center buildouts?
Fiber optic vendors are employing a mix of manufacturing expansion, technological innovation in high-density and next-generation fibers, and strategic supply chain alignment to meet the anticipated surge in demand from AI and data centers in 2026. The demand is so high that at least one major fiber manufacturer, whose name was not explicitly disclosed in… Read more
Hyperscaler capex > $600 bn in 2026 a 36% increase over 2025 while global spending on cloud infrastructure services skyrockets
Hyperscaler capex for the “big five” (Amazon, Alphabet/Google, Microsoft, Meta/Facebook, Oracle) is now widely forecast to exceed $600 bn in 2026, a 36% increase over 2025. Roughly 75%, or $450 bn, of that spend is directly tied to AI infrastructure (i.e., servers, GPUs, datacenters, equipment), rather than traditional cloud. Hyperscalers are increasingly leaning on debt… Read more
Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud expand partnership with advanced AI infrastructure and cloud security
As enterprises accelerate the adoption of agentic AI and cloud computing solutions, Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud have significantly expanded their strategic alliance. This collaboration aims to provide a secure, trusted foundation for organizations to develop, deploy, and operationalize AI technologies with confidence. The partnership integrates Google Cloud’s advanced AI and infrastructure capabilities with… Read more
Sovereign AI infrastructure for telecom companies: implementation and challenges
Sovereign AI infrastructure refers to the domestic capability of a nation or an organization to own and control the entire technology stack for artificial intelligence (AI) systems within its own borders, subject to local laws and governance. This includes the physical data centers, specialized hardware (like GPUs), software, data, and skilled workforce. Sovereign AI infrastructure… Read more
Hellas Sat and Space Compass sign MoU for optical inter-satellite connectivity for cross-operator interoperability
Hellas Sat (Greece) and Space Compass (Japan) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic technical and commercial framework for optical inter-satellite connectivity. The collaboration focuses on integrating the forthcoming Hellas Sat 5 geostationary (GEO) satellite with Space Compass’s planned GEO optical data-relay system to enable seamless, cross-operator interoperability. Strategic Objectives and… Read more