1. SES announces investment in Lynk Global
SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh revealed a partnership with Lynk Global, focusing on direct-to-device services and investing in Lynk’s network to enhance connectivity for various sectors. Source
2. Vodafone and Ericsson boost 5G energy efficiency
Vodafone UK and Ericsson’s trial has achieved a 33% reduction in power consumption for 5G radio units, leveraging AI to optimize energy usage during low-traffic periods. Source
3. UK slashes grid connection wait times
The UK government has introduced reforms to reduce grid connection waiting times by up to seven years, aiming to accelerate growth and support renewable energy projects. Source
4. Salesforce scales back diversity goals
Salesforce has eliminated its diversity goals and removed “diversity” from its annual report, shifting focus to compliance with equal-pay laws amid industry-wide changes. Source
5. UK invests £23 million in telecoms R&D
The UK government announced a £23 million investment in telecoms research and development to enhance connectivity in key sectors like AI and cloud computing. Source
6. Virgin Media O2 unveils £700 million plan
Virgin Media O2 plans to invest £700 million in its mobile network, focusing on enhancing coverage and capacity in underserved areas and addressing persistent connectivity issues. Source
7. Vodafone’s RTO policy affects employee bonuses
Vodafone has announced that employees not complying with its return-to-office policy will lose bonuses, amidst challenges in encouraging staff to return to in-person work. Source
8. OpenAI signs $12 billion deal with CoreWeave
OpenAI has entered a five-year agreement worth $11.9 billion with CoreWeave, enhancing its AI cloud service capabilities while receiving $350 million in equity. Source
9. AMD unveils 5th Gen EPYC processors
AMD has launched its 5th Gen EPYC Embedded processors, promising enhanced performance and energy efficiency for networking, storage, and industrial edge applications. Source
10. IoT revenue projected to reach $1.8 trillion
GlobalData forecasts that IoT revenue will hit $1.8 trillion by 2028, driven by enterprise adoption and advancements in AI and 5G technologies. Source
11. Airtel partners with SpaceX for Starlink
Airtel has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet services to India, aiming to improve connectivity in rural and remote areas. Source
12. Infovista and Google Cloud collaborate
Infovista has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance RF network planning, aiming to improve network performance and operational efficiency. Source
13. Syntys enters MENA digital infrastructure market
Syntys has launched its services in the MENA region, positioning itself to lead growth in digital infrastructure development across the area. Source
14. UK government pledges £23 million for telecoms
The UK government has committed £23 million to support telecoms research and development, emphasizing the importance of advanced technology in enhancing connectivity. Source
15. Nokia targets smaller local data centers
Nokia sees growth opportunities in smaller, localized data centers, aiming to enhance efficiency and meet regional demands in telecommunications infrastructure. Source
