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SCF Mobile Network Awards 2026 open for entries

SCF Mobile Network Awards 2026 open for entries

Melanie Williams January 21, 2026

The Small Cell Forum has opened entries for the SCF Mobile Network Awards 2026, which recognise technical innovation and commercial progress across the wireless connectivity ecosystem. The awards are open to the wider industry, not just SCF members, and cover six categories, alongside the return of the Judge’s Choice award. Updated categories reflect developments in areas such as AI, cloudification, and Open RAN. Winners will be announced at Small Cells World Summit in London on 2nd June 2026, with entries closing on 3rd April 2026.

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From Hot Racks to Smart Cooling - Why Liquid Cooling Is Becoming Central to the Energy Efficiency of Data Centers

From Hot Racks to Smart Cooling: Why Liquid Cooling Is Becoming Central to the Energy Efficiency of Data Centers

Nitin Jindal January 20, 2026

The article examines:
The energy and thermal implications of rising compute density in data centers, Limitations of traditional air-based cooling at high rack power,
How direct-to-chip and immersion liquid cooling technologies improve heat transfer and energy performance,
Market, operational, and sustainability drivers influencing adoption in modern compute environments,
Broader implications for system architecture, infrastructure design, and future research directions.

Written as an objective, insight-led analysis rather than promotional content, the piece is designed to engage IEEE’s audience of computing researchers, systems engineers, and infrastructure strategists who are exploring how emerging cooling

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Increasing Smartphone Activations to Maximize Revenue

Increasing Smartphone Activations to Maximize Revenue

Susie Smith January 20, 2026

As economic pressures reshape consumer priorities, Americans are fundamentally rethinking how they pay for mobile connectivity. Long-standing habits—bundled contracts, frequent phone upgrades, and brand-driven loyalty—are giving way to a demand for flexibility, affordability, and real value. This shift is fueling the rise of SIM-only plans, alternative carriers, and longer device lifecycles, forcing the wireless industry to adapt. For carriers and MVNOs, balancing discounted device access with fraud prevention has become critical, positioning secure device locking and robust management platforms as essential tools for sustaining growth in a more cautious market.

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France Launches First 5G Smart Hospital with CHU Bordeaux and Bouygues Telecom

France Launches First 5G Smart Hospital with CHU Bordeaux and Bouygues Telecom

Hema Kadia January 20, 2026

CHU Bordeaux, in collaboration with Bouygues Telecom Business and Ericsson, has launched the 5MART HO5PITAL initiative—one of France’s first 5G-enabled smart hospitals. Funded under the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility, the project aims to modernize digital healthcare infrastructure using 5G and Edge Computing to improve patient care, staff efficiency, and crisis preparedness.

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SCF points to 2026 as critical year for small cell deployment progress

Melanie Williams January 20, 2026

Small Cell Forum (SCF) has highlighted 2026 as a critical year for small cell deployment progress, pointing to the need for greater deployment readiness ahead of a pivotal market phase from 2027. SCF says the focus for the year is not demand, but removing operational, regulatory and commercial barriers so small cells can scale more predictably across enterprise, neutral host and urban environments.

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Private Networks Across the Industry Verticals

Private Networks Across the Enterprise Verticals

Hema Kadia January 5, 2026

Across enterprise verticals, private networks have moved beyond pilots into full-scale operational deployments. In manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, mines, construction sites, media venues, farms, and large public facilities, connectivity is no longer a supporting function—it is a strategic enabler of real-time visibility, automation, safety, and resilience.

This edition of TeckNexus Private Network: Enterprise Verticals highlights real-world private 5G, LTE, and CBRS deployments that are transforming how enterprises operate in mission-critical environments. Through detailed case studies and executive interviews, readers gain insight into how private networks are supporting Industry 4.0 manufacturing, warehouse automation, remote and autonomous mining, ultra-remote construction operations, live

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Lufthansa Cargo Deploys Ericsson Private 5G at LAX to Boost Warehouse Efficiency

Lufthansa Cargo Deploys Ericsson Private 5G at LAX to Boost Warehouse Efficiency

Ericsson January 5, 2026

Lufthansa Cargo, in partnership with Ericsson and Lufthansa Industry Solutions, replaced 17 Wi-Fi access points with just two Private 5G radios at its LAX facility. The result: 97% fewer scanning delays, instant digital workflows, and edge-powered AI inspections. This strategic shift boosts efficiency and sets a new standard for scalable, connected logistics using private 5G.

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Ericsson Powers JLR's Industry 4.0 Leap with Private 5G at Solihull

Ericsson Powers JLR’s Industry 4.0 Leap with Private 5G at Solihull

Ericsson January 5, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull plant is now a model smart factory, thanks to Ericsson’s private 5G deployment. The high-speed, low-latency network replaces traditional Wi-Fi and wired systems to support real-time data, AI automation, and scalable production. With collaboration from Ericsson, Fujitsu, and Litmus, the project boosts operational efficiency and showcases how private 5G is transforming the future of automotive manufacturing.

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Salinas Gold Deploys Private LTE for Remote Mine Connectivity in Brazil with Nokia, Ávato, and Venko

Salinas Gold Deploys Private LTE for Remote Mine Connectivity in Brazil with Nokia, Ávato, and Venko

Nokia January 5, 2026

Salinas Gold has launched a private LTE network in partnership with Nokia, Ávato, and Venko to enable secure, real-time connectivity across its remote mining operations in Mato Grosso, Brazil. This is one of the first high-availability LTE deployments in Brazil’s mining sector and a winner of the “Private Network Excellence in Mining” award. The network improves safety, logistics, and operational efficiency by supporting telemetry, fleet tracking, and real-time communications—even in areas previously without any cellular coverage.

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