1. Nokia lands Caribbean fibre automation deal
Nokia has secured a contract with Canal to automate its fibre network in the Caribbean, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency. Source
2. Telesat expands Orange satellite options
Orange has partnered with Telesat to enhance satellite connectivity in France, including a new landing station aimed at improving digital inclusion in remote areas. Source
3. Samsung ramps up AI RAN effort with Nvidia
Samsung is intensifying its collaboration with Nvidia to advance AI-driven radio access networks, aiming to enhance network performance and efficiency. Source
4. Verizon warns of soft subscriber growth
Verizon has reported slower subscriber growth amid fierce competition, causing its shares to dip as investors react to the news. Source
5. Google Cloud: Telcos are at a crossroads
Google Cloud emphasizes that telecommunications companies are at a pivotal moment, facing challenges and opportunities in the evolving digital landscape. Source
6. Jio partners with SpaceX for Starlink
Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms has signed a deal with SpaceX to offer Starlink satellite internet services across India, enhancing connectivity in remote areas. Source
7. AT&T expands fibre network for growth
AT&T plans to extend its fibre network to over 50 million locations by 2029, boosting its financial capacity and service offerings. Source
8. Telesat and Orange sign partnership for LEO connectivity
Telesat and Orange have entered a partnership to provide low Earth orbit satellite connectivity, enhancing digital services across Europe. Source
9. German military to launch satellites from Scotland
The German military plans to use the SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland for launching intelligence satellites, enhancing its sovereign launch capabilities. Source
10. Schneider Electric maximizes uptime for data centers
Schneider Electric and Compass Datacenters are implementing strategies to maximize uptime and efficiency in their data center operations. Source
11. Cerebras announces new AI accelerator data centers
Cerebras has unveiled plans for six new AI accelerator data centers across North America and France, enhancing its AI infrastructure. Source
12. Colt boosts connectivity with Apollo South landing
Colt Technology Services has enhanced US-Europe connectivity with the new Apollo South landing, expanding its digital infrastructure capabilities. Source
13. Ori selects Kao Data for UK AI cloud region
Ori has chosen Kao Data to establish its first UK AI cloud region, enhancing its capability to support AI-driven services. Source
14. Ciena discusses hyperscalers and AI-driven networks
Jamie Jefferies of Ciena provides insights on the role of hyperscalers and AI in driving the evolution of modern networks. Source
