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Evergy partners with OneLayer to secure and scale its private LTE network, supporting the energy providerโ€™s critical infrastructure. Using OneLayerโ€™s Bridge platform, Evergy enhances security, automates device management, and ensures real-time visibility across IoT and OT systems. As the demand for private cellular networks in the energy sector grows, robust management solutions like OneLayer’s become essential.
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Virgin Media O2 is setting a new standard in mobile connectivity across the UK with its Smart Pole initiative. These poles, powered by the company’s fibre network, aim to not only enhance 4G and 5G coverage but also facilitate the development of smart city solutions. This initiative underscores Virgin Media O2’s commitment to innovative connectivity solutions and sustainable urban development.
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Vodafone shines in the limelight, securing prestigious accolades in business, sustainability, and PR at recent award events. These honors underscore the telecom giant’s commitment to utilizing technology for societal benefit, highlighting its initiatives in digital inclusivity and business service enhancement. A week to remember for Vodafone, as it bags awards at the edie Awards, Mobile News Awards, and European Sponsorship Association (ESA) Awards, reflecting its pledge to positive change and digital empowerment.
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Nokia and stc leveraged Microsoft Azure Operator Nexus to demonstrate the capabilities of O-RAN in revolutionizing 5G Private Wireless Networks. This collaboration not only showcases the potential for digital transformation across industries but also sets a new benchmark in the deployment of cloud-native 5G solutions.
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VIAVI Solutions’ strategic acquisition of Spirent Communications marks a significant move in the tech industry, aimed at revolutionizing testing, assurance, and security solutions for 5G, 6G, and cloud services.

Valued at approximately ยฃ1,005 million ($1,277 million), this merger is set to harness synergies between VIAVI’s and Spirent’s technologies, fostering innovation and tapping into new growth areas such as cloud service providers and 5G private networks.

With a $400 million investment from Silver Lake, the merger underscores a confident step towards achieving operational efficiencies and financial benefits, including substantial cost synergies. Expected to close in the second half of 2024, this merger highlights the evolving dynamics in tech, emphasizing integrated solutions for advanced network demands.
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Sweden embarks on a transformative journey in autonomous vehicle development, establishing innovative 5G transport corridors in strategic locations, including Stockholm and Gothenburg. These corridors, pivotal in the NorthStar innovation program, are set to play a crucial role in testing and developing systems for connected and autonomous vehicles, such as self-driving electric trucks, thereby paving the way for smarter, sustainable, and secure transport solutions in society.
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Ericsson ConsumerLab presents a deep dive into the evolving world of 5G, exploring pivotal consumer trends and network satisfaction across 28 global markets. This comprehensive research, involving 37,000 consumers, sheds light on the shifting paradigms of 5G user satisfaction, the transformative impact of 5G on video streaming and AR usage, and the critical role of 5G performance in influencing consumer loyalty. Furthermore, it explores the emerging monetization models, revealing that consumers are willing to pay a premium for enhanced 5G connectivity and tailored Quality of Service offerings. Dive into a world where 5G is not just a technology but a pivotal element shaping consumer behaviors, expectations, and loyalty in the digital age.
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The interplay between 5G and TV broadcasting is paving new avenues for content delivery. The FCC’s move to grant experimental licenses, like those to the Massachusetts network and Sinclair Broadcasting Group, underscores 5G’s potential in transforming the TV landscape. As companies like XGen venture into emergency communications via 5G and with broadcasters like Sinclair exploring the convergence of ATSC 3.0 and 5G, the future promises innovative solutions to reach diverse audiences. Verizon and T-Mobile, key players in the 5G realm, alongside C-Band spectrum developments, will undoubtedly play a significant role in this evolving narrative.
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“5G Advances in Bradley University’s Education” encapsulates a educational initiative as Bradley University partners with T-Mobile to introduce 5G Advanced Network Solutions. This step aims to enhance digital equity, boost student outcomes, increase operational efficiency, and foster innovative, connected learning experiences, thus preparing students for a digital-forward future.
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Portugal’s cybersecurity council is set to issue regulations potentially barring telecom operators from utilizing Chinese equipment for their 5G mobile and 4G platforms. This move could have major implications for Chinese tech heavyweight Huawei and its ambitions in the Portuguese market.
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Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson have developed a secure 5G network slicing that directly connects to a private cloud, addressing enterprise concerns over adopting edge use cases. The proof-of-concept has significant implications for the future of 5G technology, particularly around network slicing, with the potential to provide premium, revenue-generating services. However, security concerns persist, highlighting the need for careful management of network slices.
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Meta Platforms is in negotiations with Magic Leap for a possible long-term collaboration. While this partnership could aid Meta’s metaverse goals, Magic Leap’s waveguide technology, despite its flaws, is regarded as valuable. This comes as Meta continues investing in the metaverse despite investor dissatisfaction, and as it strives to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing.
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AT&T is formalizing plans to lease spectrum to AST SpaceMobile in order to bolster its coverage using satellite connectivity. This move aims to integrate satellite connectivity into AT&T’s mobile access technologies, expanding its coverage to unserved and underserved areas. AST SpaceMobile plans to launch its satellite constellation in early 2024, pending necessary approvals and funding.
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Ericsson and Telia collaborate to establish the first-ever enterprise 5G private network in the Baltic region, a move set to spur the area’s digital transformation. This development in Estonia will enhance business operations, drive innovation, and streamline the introduction of new products. The partnership aims to showcase the vast potential and benefits of 5G technology in improving business operations and accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0.

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