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Hutchison Telecom is deploying 5G-Advanced in Hong Kong without 5G-A endpoints
Hutchison Telecom-Hong Kong is deploying 3GPP’s 5G-Advanced (5G-A) in high-traffic venues in Hong Kong, including the HK Exhibition Center, the West Kowloon Cultural District and the new $3.9 billion Kai Tak Sports Park. However, 5G-A end points [1.] (like smartphones and tablets) aren’t likely to arrive until next year, according to Hutchinson Executive Director and… Read more
Nile launches a Generative AI engine (NXI) to proactively detect and resolve enterprise network issues
Nile is a Nile is a private, venture-funded technology company specializing in AI-driven network and security infrastructure services for enterprises and government organizations. Nile has pioneered the use of AI and machine learning in enterprise networking. Its latest generative AI capability, Nile Experience Intelligence (NXI), proactively resolves network issues before they impact users or IT… Read more
NGMN: 6G Key Messages from a network operator point of view
As 3GPP prepares for its Release 20 [1.], the Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has issued a 6G Key Messages statement saying that 6G can’t be just “another generational shift” and that lessons must be learned from “the mistakes of 5G.” NGMN says that 6G must demonstrate clear, tangible benefits within a realistic techno-economic framework. Network… Read more
AI infrastructure investments drive demand for Ciena’s products including 800G coherent optics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments are starting to shift toward networks needed to support the technology, rather than focusing exclusively on computing and power, according to Ciena Chief Executive Gary Smith. The trends helped Ciena swing to a profit and post a 24% jump in sales in the recent quarter. The company enables high-speed fiber… Read more
HPE cost reduction campaign with more layoffs; 250 AI PoC trials or deployments
Hewlett Packward Enterprise (HPE) is going through yet another restructuring to reduce costs and to capitalize on the AI use cases it’s been developing. HPE’s workforce reduction program announced in March 2025 was to reduce its headcount of around 61,000 by 2,500 and to have another reduction of 500 people by attrition, over a period… Read more
McKinsey: AI infrastructure opportunity for telcos? AI developments in the telecom sector
A new report from McKinsey & Company offers a wide range of options for telecom network operators looking to enter the market for AI services. One high-level conclusion is that strategy inertia and decision paralysis might be the most dangerous threats. That’s largely based on telco’s failure to monetize past emerging technologies like smartphones and mobile… Read more
Cisco to join Stargate UAE consortium as a preferred tech partner
Cisco Systems Inc. today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the Stargate UAE consortium as a preferred technology partner. The strategic MoU, signed by Cisco’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins together with other consortium partners, G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA and SoftBank Group, envisions the construction of an AI data center… Read more
España hit with major telecom blackout after power outage April 28th
Spain has suffered its second major telecom outage in two months. A widespread mobile network outage early Tuesday morning May 20th left millions without phone or internet access. The outage, which affected all major operators including Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Digimobil and O2, began around 2:00 AM CET and worsened by 5:00 AM, disrupting services in major… Read more
Wedbush: Middle East (Saudi Arabia and UAE) to be next center of AI infrastructure boom
The next major area of penetration for the AI revolution appears to be the Middle East, Wedbush analysts say in a research note. Analyst Dan Ives said the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure in the Middle East marks a “watershed moment” for U.S. tech companies, driven by major developments in Saudi Arabia and the… Read more
Charter and Cox Communications in $34.5B merger
Two of the biggest cable network providers – Charter Communications and Cox Communications – today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses in a transformative transaction. The new entity will compete with Comcast for industry leadership in mobile and broadband communications services, seamless video entertainment, and high-quality customer service…. Read more