Telefonica Tech installs smart street lighting in Santa Pola
SPAIN 23 JUN

Telefonica Tech installs smart street lighting in Santa Pola

Telefonica Tech, the digital business unit of Telefonica, announced the deployment of a smart street lighting system in the coastal town of Santa Pola near Valencia as part of a joint venture between Ferrovial Energia and Iberdrola Clientes to remotely manage LED street lights across the municipality based on real-time demand.

TP-Link and Techno Blue ink deal to expand distribution in Qatar
QATAR 22 JUN

TP-Link and Techno Blue ink deal to expand distribution in Qatar

Qatari distributor Techno Blue has signed a distribution deal with TP-Link to expand the availability of TP-Link's networking products and switches across the Qatar market. This collaboration significantly strengthens TP-Link's footprint in Qatar. By leveraging Techno Blue's robust retail network, extensive B2B reach, and premier e-commerce platform Electronyat.qa, TP-Link solutions will become readily accessible to nationwide consumers and businesses. Customers can also experience the brand firsthand at an

Eltex upgrades telephony infrastructure for Russian competition watchdog
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 19 JUN

Eltex upgrades telephony infrastructure for Russian competition watchdog

Russian company Eltex has completed an upgrade of the telephony infrastructure for Russian competition regulator FAS. The project was carried out in cooperation with the integrator Optikom. Around 3,000 users of telephony services at the regulator were covered with the project. Eltex installed IP telephony exchange ECSS-10 as the core of the system, and numerous other hardware and software components, replacing the platform from a foreign vendor.

Nokia Defense teams with KNDS to market military 5G and LTE system
EUROPE 19 JUN

Nokia Defense teams with KNDS to market military 5G and LTE system

Nokia Defense and European land defence vendor KNDS have launched a technology collaboration focused on embedding defence-grade cellular connectivity in ground force squadrons and unmanned systems including autonomous vehicles. The alliance aims to address critical communications deficits in modern battlefield scenarios. Nokia's Banshee Deployable Solution, a fully-independent radio network utilised to equip defence operations with private cellular (5G and LTE) links, will be integrated with a KNDS armoured

Matter 1.6 brings enhanced NFC support, thermostat and alarm features
GLOBAL 19 JUN

Matter 1.6 brings enhanced NFC support, thermostat and alarm features

The latest iteration of the IoT and smart home interoperability protocol Matter has just been released. Matter 1.6 is the first edition to introduce near-field communications (NFC) contact for end-to-end device provisioning, building on an earlier onboarding payload rolled out in Matter 1.4.1. The original process had still relied on Bluetooth Low Energy to complete onboarding.

KDDI automates drone data collection and processing at Sagami Dam project
JAPAN 19 JUN

KDDI automates drone data collection and processing at Sagami Dam project

KDDI Smart Drone, Liberaware and Obayashi have completed a demonstration of Level 3.5 beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations and automated point cloud data generation at the Sagami Dam renewal project in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The trial used remotely operated drones with automated charging ports to inspect and monitor the construction site, while also automating the generation of 3D point cloud data from aerial imagery, cutting manual intervention from the workflow.

Zyxel intros new enterprise Wi-Fi APs tailored to managed internet services
GLOBAL 18 JUN

Zyxel intros new enterprise Wi-Fi APs tailored to managed internet services

Zyxel Networks has launched new Wi-Fi access points targeting managed service provider use cases in enterprises and the public sector. Zyxel's WBE665S AP is a triple-radio Wi-Fi 7 device with smart antennas programmed to leverage 6 GHz frequencies where available. Its physical profile meets IP67 specifications for water and dust ingress resistance, and should withstand extreme operating temperatures ranging from -40 to +70 Celsius. Zyxel expects this resilient form factor to appeal to a variety of enterpris

Ericsson starts actively using Telenor Sweden's '5G Laptop Connect' at HQ
SWEDEN 18 JUN

Ericsson starts actively using Telenor Sweden's '5G Laptop Connect' at HQ

Telenor Sweden says Ericsson will now become the first customer to take up its new 5G Laptop Connect service. Ericsson first mentioned the deal in early March, saying it would deploy 5,000 devices at its Stockholm HQ. Telenor now highlights that it was the first Swedish operator to launch a commercial service for businesses based on 5G Standalone technology, days after Telia Sweden launched Telia Critical IoT Connectivity for essential sectors and a dedicated 5G SA subscription for Google Pixel users.

Telefonica debuts AI-powered B2B marketplace
SPAIN 18 JUN

Telefonica debuts AI-powered B2B marketplace

Telefonica has launched an AI-powered B2B marketplace to help companies and public sector bodies easily manage the selection and procurement of the latest technology equipment. The platform is designed to address challenges such as supply chain instability and the rapid pace of device innovation driven by the adoption of AI technologies.

Fortinet marks release of security operations SaaS backed by agentic AI features
GLOBAL 17 JUN

Fortinet marks release of security operations SaaS backed by agentic AI features

Fortinet's unified cloud platform for security operations centre (SOC)-grade networking and security IT has just commenced general availability. FortiSOC was previewed at Fortinet's Accelerate 2026 event in March. Fortinet said the platform would help to simplify security operations, bringing SIEM (security information and event management), SOAR (orchestration, automation and response), threat intelligence, and ITDR (behavioural and identity threat detection) workflows into a unified SaaS experience delive

Nokia looks to boost US optical module supply with USD 30 mln ATP investment
GLOBAL 17 JUN

Nokia looks to boost US optical module supply with USD 30 mln ATP investment

Nokia announced plans for a USD 30 million expansion at its advanced semiconductor testing and packaging (ATP) facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Nokia says the Allentown facility is one of a few US ATP facilities equipped for testing and packaging of photonic chips, a key component in optical transport modules used in telecoms and AI data infrastructure.

Microsoft updates Surface laptops with Snapdragon X2
GLOBAL 17 JUN

Microsoft updates Surface laptops with Snapdragon X2

Microsoft has updated its Surface laptops for the mass market, with new chips from Qualcomm and higher prices. The new Surface Laptop in 13.8- and 15-inch versions starts at USD 1,600, while the 13-inch Surface Pro which doubles up as a tablet begins at USD 1,500. Both run the Snapdragon X2 processor, which is designed to deliver faster graphics and longer battery life (up to 20 hours) compared to the previous generation. 

GLOBAL 17 JUN

HPE accelerates Juniper AIOps integration, launches unified SASE offering

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise is ramping up efforts to integrate the Juniper Networking portfolio with its data centre networking fabric, targeting market share in AI factories, data centres and the enterprise edge. The integration of Juniper Networking switching and AIOps functionality with HPE's AI Data Center Solutions line-up is expected to yield a full-stack infrastructure playbook, drawing on AI and agentic optimisation to accelerate deployment and boost performance.

GLOBAL 17 JUN

KDDI signs IoT connectivity management agreement with Aeris

Aeris has announced the completion of an IoT connectivity management service agreement with KDDI, extending the operator's use of the IoT Accelerator platform for global IoT services. KDDI has used the platform since 2017, when it was operated by Ericsson. Aeris acquired the platform in early 2023 and has since continued its development. According to Aeris, the platform currently manages 104 million IoT devices and 42 million connected vehicles globally.

GLOBAL 16 JUN

Ruckus Networks intros upgraded hospitality suite with agentic AI module

Enterprise networking vendor Ruckus Networks announced an updated version of its hospitality networking suite. The latest iteration of Ruckus One Hospitality Edition expands the use of AI to help clients reduce costs and infrastructure complexity, while implementing real-time integrations with prevalent hotel IT systems for things like guest Wi-Fi access.

UNITED STATES 16 JUN

Ericsson takes Verizon private cellular deal overseas

Ericsson announced that its Private 5G solution is now available to Verizon Business customers looking to extend deployments into locations outside of the US. The platform can be procured by Verizon clients in international markets, having been limited to US-based enterprise and public sector sites previously.

GLOBAL 16 JUN

HPE to complete Juniper partner transition by November

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) confirmed it will roll up partner resources from its Juniper Networks subsidiary into its new HPE Partner Ready Vantage initiative from 01 November. This transition follows the initial phase launch of Partner Ready Vantage in November 2025, combining resources from legacy HPE offerings such as HPE Partner Ready, Partner Ready for Networking, and Partner Ready Service Provider. 

JAPAN 16 JUN

SoftBank unveils OpenAI-based cybersecurity service for critical infrastructure

SoftBank Group has launched a new cybersecurity service designed to help organisations identify and address software vulnerabilities, with an initial focus on companies supporting Japan's critical infrastructure. The service, called Patching as a Service, combines OpenAI's artificial intelligence technologies with operational expertise from SoftBank Corp. It will be offered in Japan through SB OAI Japan, the joint venture established by SoftBank Group and OpenAI.

GLOBAL 15 JUN

Private mobile networks top 2,000, with manufacturing leading the way - research

Private mobile networks with an estimated contract value of at least EUR 100,000 were in operation at 2,003 organisations at the end of March, according to the GSA's latest Private Mobile Networks report. Private cellular deployments were tracked in 88 countries. Manufacturing remains the biggest sector in terms of quantities, followed by education, academic research, and mining. The GSA reports that private 5G adoption has accelerated, accounting for over 50 percent of deployments disclosed since 2022.

GLOBAL 15 JUN

Almost eight in ten CSPs have commercial leads on sovereign AI

A majority of communication service providers (CSPs) polled by TM Forum are forging ahead with sovereign AI projects, though a full consensus is yet to emerge on the right approach. The figures, published ahead of TM Forum's flagship DTW Ignite event, indicate 77 percent of the panel had commercial leads lined up to monetise sovereign AI and related capabilities, targeting strict performance criteria such as governance, infrastructure autonomy and data sovereignty.

SPAIN 12 JUN

Telefonica Tech secures Castilla y Leon smart water contract

Telefonica's digital business unit Telefonica Tech has secured a contract to digitise the water cycle in Spain's Castilla y Leon region. The 10-year deal awarded by regional infrastructure agency SOMACYL covers the replacement of manual meter readings with automated, secure remote monitoring to improve efficiency in water distribution and resource use.

SPAIN 12 JUN

Spanish AI robotics startup Theker raises EUR 73 mln from CRV, Samsung, LVMH

Barcelona-based AI robotics startup Theker has raised EUR 73 million in a Series A funding round led by US venture capital firm CRV, with participation from Samsung and French luxury group LVMH. Founded in 2022 by engineers Jiaqiang Ye Zhu and Carla Gómez, Theker develops robots powered by artificial intelligence, computer vision and deep learning to automate tasks in industrial environments.

ESTONIA 12 JUN

Telia Estonia provides 5G SA services for Tallinn seaport

Telia Estonia also said it is testing the transmission of high-quality mediacontent on its 5G SA network, which could open up new opportunities for media companies and event organisers.

GERMANY 12 JUN

Snom introduces D895M model as part of D8xx series

Snom, the German manufacturer of VoIP/fixed telephony and conferencing devices, has introduced the new D895M model as part of its D8xx series. The device features an integrated DECT handset, 8-inch high-resolution colour LCD display, HD audio and extended frequency range systems. The D895M is compatible with IP-PBX and UC products for hybrid corporate environments. The telephone is available at specialist retailers with a three-year manufacturer's warranty.

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