Anterix signs USD 3 mln private wireless spectrum deal with Texas-New Mexico Power
UNITED STATES 1 APR

Anterix signs USD 3 mln private wireless spectrum deal with Texas-New Mexico Power

Anterix has announced a 900 MHz spectrum licence purchase agreement worth USD 3.2 million with Texas-New Mexico Power (TMNP). They have also agreed to negotiate the delivery of Anterix equipment to TMNP under an MoU. Under the spectrum licence deal, TMNP will deploy Anterix's private wireless platform to more than 280,000 new customers in Texas. The mission-critical private wireless network will strengthen grid reliability, increase resiliency and support essential service improvements throughout TMNP's ter

Huawei revenue growth slows to 2% in 2025 as consumer, cloud markets weaken
CHINA 1 APR

Huawei revenue growth slows to 2% in 2025 as consumer, cloud markets weaken

Huawei reported revenues for 2025 of CNY 880.9 billion (USD 126.0 billion), up 2.2 percent from a year earlier. The growth in revenues was much slower than the 22 percent the previous year, as challenging conditions in its core network and consumer device markets were offset only in part by Huawei's expansion into new business areas, such as automotive and power systems. The company's operating margin improved to 11.0 percent from 9.2 percent the previous year, and net profit rose to CNY 68.0 billion from C

Lenovo unveils David Beckham partnership ahead of 2026 World Cup
GLOBAL 31 MRT

Lenovo unveils David Beckham partnership ahead of 2026 World Cup

Lenovo announced a partnership with English footballing icon David Beckham. Beckham will feature in an global marketing campaign for Lenovo due to start in May, ahead of the Fifa Men's World Cup 2026 in North America. Lenovo said Beckham's business acumen, amassed through holdings including a stake in US soccer club Inter Miami, would highlight sports applications of its AI-driven technology tailored to fan experiences, team performances, and monetisation. 

OneLayer to expand European footprint with new EMEA sales director
EUROPE 31 MRT

OneLayer to expand European footprint with new EMEA sales director

US-based private cellular asset management specialist OneLayer said it is expanding its European footprint, having recently appointed a new sales director for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). Sander Teunissen takes up the role to help scale OneLayer's regional presence, through customer additions and supporting them to integrate private LTE/5G into critical operational technology (OT) and zero-trust security workflows. Teunissen was previously head of sales at Dutch enterprise networking and SASE vendor

Hikvision debuts LinkVu app for end-to-end enterprise IoT integrations
GLOBAL 30 MRT

Hikvision debuts LinkVu app for end-to-end enterprise IoT integrations

AI and IoT solutions specialist HikVision has unveiled LinkVu, a smartphone-driven platform for enterprise network integrations in small and medium-sized businesses. LinkVu provides a visualised workflow for end-to-end integrations of IoT fleets and network equipment anchored in the Hik-Partner Pro mobile app. With LinkVu's HPP Designer tool, installers can upload floor plans and apply artificial intelligence to predict the coverage impact of walls and other barriers. Heatmap diagrams help map out coverage

Exatel subsidiary expands partnership with IP Infusion
POLAND 26 MRT

Exatel subsidiary expands partnership with IP Infusion

IP Infusion, a global provider of networking software, announced a partnership with EXAsystems by Energo-Tel, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polish operator Exatel. This partnership enables EXAsystems to deliver networking products based on IP Infusion's OcNOS open network operating system, supporting public administration, telecommunications service providers, and data centre operators across Poland.

Kerlink unveils M2 Wirnet iStation for enhanced IoT and edge connectivity in remote footprints
GLOBAL 26 MRT

Kerlink unveils M2 Wirnet iStation for enhanced IoT and edge connectivity in remote footprints

IoT products specialist Kerlink has introduced a multi-mode connectivity gateway with built-in cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and LoRa support. Manufactured in Kerlink's home market, France, the Wirnet iStation M2 is designed to achieve reliable service in problematic conditions, including isolated locations with power constraints, while also catering to Kerlink's main target markets which include smart cities, smart metering, agriculture and environment monitoring.

WBA presents feedback from second-phase enterprise Wi-Fi 7 MLO trial
GLOBAL 26 MRT

WBA presents feedback from second-phase enterprise Wi-Fi 7 MLO trial

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has published its report from recent field trials of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 7 multi-link operation (MLO) connectivity. Conducted in partnership with AT&T, Ruckus Networks and Intel, the second phase study observed enhanced uplink throughput of up to 116 percent in interference-prone environments, while uplink latency in real-time traffic was estimated to be up to 66 percent lower. It follows results from the initial phase trial in February.

Omada introduces Fusion series gateways with built-in cloud controller functionality
GLOBAL 26 MRT

Omada introduces Fusion series gateways with built-in cloud controller functionality

TP-Link Systems sub-brand Omada is launching new enterprise gateways with integrated cloud controller functionality under its Fusion brand. The new products were on display at Omada's show booth at the cybersecurity and security-themed ISC West 2026 event in Las Vegas, together with enterprise product launches in the wireless bridge category and Omada's wider Wi-Fi 7 access point range.

Westcon-Comstor signs distribution pact with Infoblox for southern Africa
AFRICA 26 MRT

Westcon-Comstor signs distribution pact with Infoblox for southern Africa

Westcon-Comstor announced a new distribution partnership with Infoblox, a provider of hybrid, multi-cloud networking and pre-emptive security, across Southern Africa. The agreement will enable Westcon-Comstor's channel partners in the region to deliver Infoblox's unified platform that brings together networking, security and cloud.

Actelis Networks to acquire Israeli disaggregated router and switches firm Exaware
GLOBAL 25 MRT

Actelis Networks to acquire Israeli disaggregated router and switches firm Exaware

Actelis Networks has agreed an all-stock merger with Israel-based Exaware, provider of disaggregated routing equipment and software. The deal sees Actelis add Exaware's portfolio to its existing business model centred on fibre-grade, edge networking equipment such as HFC and Ethernet, aiming to forge an "end-to-end architecture spanning edge, aggregation and data centre environments." This framework would incorporate Exaware's open operating system ExaNOS, while supporting Actelis's cyber-hardened networkin

Cisco appoints new VP to lead Middle East, Africa, Turkiye, Romania and CIS
AFRICA 25 MRT

Cisco appoints new VP to lead Middle East, Africa, Turkiye, Romania and CIS

Cisco announced that Shane Heraty has been appointed as the Vice President and General Manager for Cisco Middle East, Africa, Turkiye, Romania and CIS (MEA–TRC). Effective from 1 May, he will oversee Cisco's strategy and commercial operations in the region. Heraty succeeds David Meads, who is retiring after leading multiple Cisco businesses for 30 years.

SAUDI ARABIA 25 MRT

Solutions by STC signs contract with Aramco for production supercomputing project

Solutions by STC has signed a contract with Saudi Aramco for a supercomputing project dedicated to exploration and production by the Saudi energy giant. The IT contract is valued at SAR 1.4 billion, according to a statement to the bourse. The one-year contract involves establishing advanced high-performance computing infrastructure to support Saudi Aramco's digital capabilities in oil and gas exploration and reservoir analysis. The project comprises two interconnected supercomputing systems operating as a u

GLOBAL 25 MRT

Apple introduces all-in-one business platform for device management, ads, support

Apple announced the forthcoming launch of a new service that combines a number of its business offerings on a single platform. Dubbed Apple Business, it brings together cloud services, device management and collaboration features into one system to help companies manage employees, reach customers and access support. It will be available for free on 14 April in over 200 countries and regions.

GLOBAL 25 MRT

Arm enters silicon market with launch of data centre CPU for AI workloads

Arm has announced it will design and deliver production silicon for the first time, marking a strategic shift from its traditional focus on the design and licensing of semiconductor products. The first product will be a new data centre processor targeting AI infrastructure. The company introduced the Arm AGI CPU, designed for what it describes as "agentic AI" workloads, as it seeks to address growing demand for compute capacity driven by the increasing use of AI systems that operate continuously and generat

AUSTRALIA 25 MRT

IoT Alliance Australia rebrands, pushes smart device security labelling

IoT Alliance Australia has rebranded as the Connected Technology Alliance, reflecting a broader focus on connected digital systems and their role in the economy. The organisation said the name change accompanies a new strategy, website and membership model, with an expanded remit beyond the Internet of Things to include wider connected technology ecosystems.

GLOBAL 24 MRT

Eutelsat targets rail sector with new terminals from Kymeta and Hughes

Eutelsat said that its OneWeb business continues to expand the range of user terminals dedicated to LEO (Low Earth Orbit) connectivity for rail operators. The latest developments in the rail sector rely on collaborations with partners including Hughes Network Systems and Kymeta. The latter has just announced the launch of the 'Kestrel u5' rail-certified terminal, featuring high IP ratings (IP69K and IP68) for durability and reliability.

GLOBAL 24 MRT

Ekinops to acquire universal ZTNA vendor Chimere

Ekinops has agreed to acquire the entire share capital in fellow French vendor Chimere, a cybersecurity provider specialised in universal zero trust network access (ZTNA) to secure connect enterprise IT resources in diverse access environments. Chimera's ZTNA platform provides an alternative to traditional VPN and firewalls in distributed enterprise scenarios such as remote work and third-party access. It can be deployed on-premises or in hybrid cloud setups, or as a pure-play software-as-a-service (SaaS).

GLOBAL 24 MRT

AOI seals USD 53 mln hyperscale booking for 800G transceivers

Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) has tied up a volume booking for 800G-capable transceivers with the same hyperscale data centre client that placed an order for its 1.6 Tbps product. AOI said the initial booking would precipitate wider procurements of 800G single-mode transceivers as the client looks to drive additional capacity for AI workloads. Early volumes are expected to widen the traffic conduit for the customer's GPU clusters as part of its wider infrastructure build-out. The initial 800G order is value

GLOBAL 24 MRT

Snom adds M253 and M256 systems to single cell DECT range

Snom has announced the introduction of the M253 and M256 to its single cell DECT range. It said they are suitable for sectors requiring availability and mobility, such as SMEs, medical practices, restaurants, retail shops, warehouses and workshops as well as outdoor use. Both products are based on the M250 DECT base station, are available from authorised retailers, and come with a three-year manufacturer's warranty. They can be added to existing IT and communications infrastructures and centrally managed th

JAPAN 24 MRT

NTT Data begins development of sales platform for Oita Bank

NTT Data has begun developing a next-generation sales support system for Oita Bank as part of a broader programme to transform the bank's sales processes. The project follows a consulting phase where NTT Data worked with the bank to define target operating models and a transformation roadmap covering branch operations and head office functions. Based on this work, Oita Bank decided to proceed with system implementation as a core execution measure.

JAPAN 24 MRT

NTT tests cellular drone use for livestock disease surveillance in Japan

NTT e-Drone Technology has participated in a field exercise led by Aichi Prefecture to assess the use of mobile network-connected drones for detecting wild boar carcasses as part of contingency planning for African swine fever. The exercise, conducted in forested areas of Seto City, simulated an outbreak scenario and involved national and local government agencies alongside industry participants. It marked the first practical drill in Aichi Prefecture to evaluate drone-based search operations for this purpo

GLOBAL 23 MRT

Open Cosmos debuts IoT insights service powered by LEO constellation

Open Cosmos is launching an IoT intelligence platform that integrates Earth observation data from its ConnectedCosmos LEO network announced earlier in March. The service pairs IoT sensor data with immediate satellite imagery, delivering enriched situational insights for enterprises, governments and institutions in critical use cases such as infrastructure monitoring and emergency response. Open Cosmos plans to offer multiple service tiers ranging from niche deployments to larger IoT fleets, and promises its

SPAIN 23 MRT

Orange Spain wins EUR 4 mln Murcia city council comms deal

Orange (MasOrange) has been awarded a EUR 4.2 million contract to manage communications and cybersecurity services for Murcia city council over the next four years. The deal covers the council's fixed and mobile communications infrastructure as well as digital protection measures, consolidating Orange's role as the city's main provider after previously handling its data network.  

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