CPQD and Lactec to develop convergent 5G smart grid platform
BRAZIL 12:29

CPQD and Lactec to develop convergent 5G smart grid platform

Brazilian competence centres CPQD and Lactec have formalised a strategic partnership to integrate 5G Open RAN with smart grid infrastructure to enhance national technological sovereignty. The partnership's flagship initiative is SGHaul, a convergent platform designed to bridge the gap between "last-mile" sensor networks and high-speed backhaul. The platform unites 5G Open RAN with the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. By using a mesh network architecture (Wi-SUN), the system enables smart meters and sensors to re-est

NTT develops prototype registry for AI agent identity verification
JAPAN 06:01

NTT develops prototype registry for AI agent identity verification

NTT Docomo Business has developed a prototype registry system designed to verify the identity and attributes of AI agents participating in autonomous digital transactions and service interactions. The operator said the project is intended to support emerging AI agent ecosystems in which multiple autonomous software agents interact directly with each other using protocols such as Agent2Agent (A2A).

NTT Data partners HTX on AI and digital forensics initiatives in Singapore
SINGAPORE 05:44

NTT Data partners HTX on AI and digital forensics initiatives in Singapore

NTT Data has signed an MoU with government agency HTX to develop AI-driven public safety and digital forensics capabilities in Singapore. The agreement was formalised at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026 in Singapore. HTX is a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs. Under the partnership, the organisations will collaborate on technologies aimed at improving frontline response times, supporting data-driven operational decision-making and strengthening the detection and investigation of digita

LG Uplus expands AI-based road hazard monitoring system in Yongin
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

LG Uplus expands AI-based road hazard monitoring system in Yongin

LG Uplus has expanded the deployment of an AI-based road hazard monitoring system in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, in partnership with road management solutions company Milliway. The system combines real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning technology with AI-powered video monitoring to detect and analyse potholes and other road surface damage in real time. It is installed on city buses and government vehicles, allowing road hazards to be identified and linked to repair operations.

NTT Docomo spins out pilot recruitment platform from internal startup programme
GLOBAL 12 MEI

NTT Docomo spins out pilot recruitment platform from internal startup programme

NTT Docomo has spun out an airline recruitment platform, Hud Sonic, from its internal new business programme "docomo Startup", forming a new company, Aeromuse, to operate the service. Aeromuse began operations on 1 May 2026, with Masahiro Nojiri, formerly an employee of NTT Docomo, appointed as president and chief executive officer. The company has received investment from NTT Docomo and Chiba Dojo.

NTT develops AR-based method to convey texture without haptic devices
JAPAN 12 MEI

NTT develops AR-based method to convey texture without haptic devices

NTT has developed a method to convey tactile qualities such as softness and viscosity in augmented reality (AR) environments without the use of dedicated haptic devices. The technique uses visual manipulation of virtual objects that deform in response to a user's hand movements captured via a camera on standard devices such as smartphones or PCs. By adjusting deformation parameters in real time, the system creates the perception of texture without physical contact.

Bridge Data Centres completes HVO backup fuel pilot with EcoCeres
ASIA 12 MEI

Bridge Data Centres completes HVO backup fuel pilot with EcoCeres

Singapore-based data centre developer Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and EcoCeres have completed a pilot project using hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) as a backup fuel for data centre operations in Asia Pacific, with testing conducted across multiple campuses. The pilot evaluated HVO performance across emergency power scenarios, including generator start-up, load transfer and sustained operation under data centre conditions. According to the companies, all performance and emissions targets were met, and additi

Naver Cloud launches serverless database service with auto-scaling
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 12 MEI

Naver Cloud launches serverless database service with auto-scaling

South Korea's Naver Cloud has launched a fully managed serverless database service designed to optimise computing resources automatically based on usage patterns. The new service, called "Cloud DB Serverless", uses a container-based serverless architecture to adjust CPU, memory and storage resources automatically according to traffic demand through auto-scaling functionality. The company said the service also adopts a usage-based pricing model intended to reduce operational costs for enterprises.

NTT Docomo begins joint 6G radio propagation simulation trial with Anritsu
JAPAN 12 MEI

NTT Docomo begins joint 6G radio propagation simulation trial with Anritsu

NTT Docomo has begun a joint verification project with Anritsu aimed at improving the accuracy of radio propagation simulation technologies for future 6G networks. The companies said the project will compare large-scale, high-precision radio propagation data collected automatically in real-world environments with simulation results generated in cyber environments. The initiative is intended to identify and analyse sources of error between measured and simulated data to improve simulation accuracy.

Sakura Internet launches joint acceleration programme with MUIC Kansai
JAPAN 12 MEI

Sakura Internet launches joint acceleration programme with MUIC Kansai

Japanese operator Sakura Internet is partnering with the Kansai Innovation Center (MUIC Kansai) on a new co-creation acceleration programme aimed at supporting proof-of-concept projects and innovation development in western Japan. The programme, titled "Blooming DRIVE with MUIC 2026 – Dialogue for Co-Engineering", will be run jointly through MUIC Kansai and Sakura Internet's open innovation facility "Blooming Camp" in Osaka.

Rakuten Symphony and ABS partner on maritime cybersecurity initiatives
JAPAN 11 MEI

Rakuten Symphony and ABS partner on maritime cybersecurity initiatives

Rakuten Symphony and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) have signed an MoU to collaborate on maritime cybersecurity and digital resilience initiatives for the shipping industry. The agreement will be led through Rakuten Maritime, Rakuten Symphony's maritime cybersecurity business, and will focus on cybersecurity, digital transformation and skills development across maritime operations. According to the companies, the partnership comes as the shipping and shipbuilding sectors face increasing cyber risks l

SoftBank launches battery business to support AI data centre infrastructure
JAPAN 11 MEI

SoftBank launches battery business to support AI data centre infrastructure

SoftBank has launched a battery business in Japan aimed at supporting the growing power demands of AI infrastructure and large-scale data centres. The operator said it plans to establish an end-to-end battery operation covering development and manufacturing of battery cells and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Production facilities will be developed around the AI data centre project being built on the former Sharp factory site in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. The operator is targeting annual revenue o

GLOBAL 11 MEI

Korea expands international cooperation on AI and quantum standards

The Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) of South Korea has held a multilateral workshop with organisations from Japan, the UK and the European Union (EU) focused on international cooperation in digital technology standards, including AI and quantum communications. The two-day event took place in Tokyo on and involved 10 organisations, including Japan's Telecommunications Technology Committee (TTC), the Quantum STrategic industry Alliance for Revolution (Q-STAR), the UK Department for Science, In

SINGAPORE 11 MEI

NHG Health and Singtel expand 5G connectivity for community healthcare sites

NHG Health and Singtel are partnering to provide 5G connectivity to enhanced Community Health Posts (CHPs) across Central and North Singapore, with the initial rollout covering sites in Toa Payoh, Woodlands, Sembawang and Yishun. Under the agreement, Singtel will sponsor 40 SIM cards for 40 enhanced CHP sites located within Active Ageing Centres by the end of 2027. The deployment will use Singtel's 5G+ Priority service, which uses network slicing technology to allocate dedicated network resources for applic

JAPAN 11 MEI

NEC develops AI-based technology to compress and enhance 3D digital twin data

NEC has developed a technology that uses proprietary AI and Gaussian Splatting techniques to convert large-scale 3D point cloud data into lighter, high-definition 3D models intended for digital twin applications. The company said the technology enables large datasets representing urban roads, terrain and infrastructure assets to be viewed in real time on portable devices and standard personal computers. NEC said the development is aimed at supporting infrastructure operators, including municipalities, energ

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 8 MEI

LG CNS launches robot training and operations platform for industrial automation

South Korea's LG CNS has introduced a robotics platform designed to support the full lifecycle of industrial robot deployment, from training and validation to operations and control. The system, branded "PhysicalWorks", combines robot data collection, simulation, deployment and operational management into a single platform intended for enterprise automation projects. LG CNS said the platform consists of two core products: "PhysicalWorks Forge", which focuses on robot learning and validation, and "PhysicalWo

AUSTRALIA 7 MEI

Optus and Ericsson complete 5G SA carrier aggregation trial on live network

Optus and Ericsson said they have completed what they described as a world-first trial of 180 MHz spectrum aggregation across 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands using 5G standalone carrier aggregation technology on a live commercial network. The trial combined Optus's mid-band time division duplex spectrum holdings in the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands and used four-component carrier aggregation across 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum. 

GERMANY 6 MEI

Fraunhofer IIS completes Ka-band 5G NTN trial powered by German GEO satellite

German researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) have piloted a broadband 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) connection leveraging geostationary (GEO) satellite beams in Ka-band frequencies. The trial enabled an end-to-end transmission in the n512 band, allocated to 5G NTN in the 3GPP Release 18 specification. Using a variety of bandwidths ranging from 50 to 100 MHz, the test produced peak data rates of around 137 Mbps, illustrating the potential for GEO satellites to dovetail wi

SINGAPORE 6 MEI

Singapore to trial nationwide cell broadcast emergency alert system

The Singapore Civil Defence Force is preparing to test a nationwide mobile-based emergency alert system, known as SG Alert, using cell broadcast technology to deliver warnings during major incidents. The system is designed to transmit alerts directly to mobile devices without requiring mobile data or collecting personal information. Messages can be sent either island-wide or to specific geographic areas, and are intended to support rapid public response during emergencies such as fires, chemical incidents o

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 6 MEI

Korea launches expanded quantum communications testbed programme

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT has opened a call for participation in an expanded national quantum communications testbed programme aimed at accelerating the commercialisation and industrial adoption of quantum cryptography technologies. The "Open Quantum Testbed Advancement and Expansion Project" builds on existing infrastructure deployed since 2024 across Seoul, Pangyo and Daejeon, where a quantum key distribution (QKD) network and associated testing and certification equipment have been made a

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 6 MEI

LG upgrades AI home research facility to support connected services

LG Electronics has upgraded its 'ThinQ Real' research facility in Seoul to accelerate development of AI-driven home services, including applications relevant to telecom-connected smart home ecosystems. Located within LG Science Park, the facility is designed to simulate a full residential environment, enabling researchers to analyse user behaviour, device interactions and data generated across connected home systems. The updated space replicates a typical apartment layout, allowing more detailed study of us

AUSTRALIA 5 MEI

IOWN Global Forum convenes in Sydney and elects directors

The IOWN Global Forum held its 2026 annual member meeting in Sydney, bringing together more than 250 delegates from over 180 member organisations to discuss the development and deployment of photonics-based digital infrastructure. The forum focused on advancing architectural frameworks, integration approaches and deployment models aimed at moving photonics technologies into operational environments across multiple sectors and vendors.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 5 MEI

South Korea plans AI data centre designed to withstand physical attacks

Taewang D&D is planning to build an AI data centre in Sacheon using reinforced concrete designed for high-impact protection, according to Chosun, citing industry sources. The company said the facility, part of the Sacheon Sky City project in South Gyeongsang Province, will use ultra-high performance concrete (K-UHPC) for both external walls and internal structural columns. The material, developed with technology transferred from the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, is described

JAPAN 5 MEI

SoftBank targets lithium-free batteries for data centres

SoftBank Group is planning to develop batteries that do not use lithium or cobalt for use in data centres, according to Nikkei, citing company sources. The company is working with South Korean start-up Cosmos Lab to develop zinc-halogen batteries using lower-cost materials that can be sourced domestically in Japan. Production is targeted to begin as early as fiscal 2027 at the former Sharp LCD plant site in Sakai, near Osaka.

Just In

14:26

Mobiuz expands 5G network in Namangan region

14:25

Meeza agrees backup services with European and Asian partners

14:23

Beeline Russia adds favourite numbers option

14:19

STC Group rebrands Giza Systems as Pulse by Solutions

Commentary

5 MEI 10:55

KPN: the art of making one-offs structural

4 MEI 14:25

Open Dutch Fiber outlook: time to restart roll-out?

20 APR 10:36

Netflix back to organic growth and doing just fine

11 FEB 12:29

Odido shareholders face tricky exit after abandoned IPO

Background

11 MEI 00:53

The week in telecom: Lumen, NTT turn to data centre market to revive growth, Hutchison exits UK

3 MEI 23:05

The week in telecoms: big tech faces costs of AI boom and Wi-Fi market consolidates

27 APR 14:33

Virgin Media O2: from coax to fibre and 80% coverage in 2028

26 APR 23:04

The week in telecoms: sovereign hopes take hold in Europe and Apple confirms new CEO