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Verizon BMW Connected Vehicles: Inside the 5G Standalone Telematics Deal with KDDI

Verizon BMW Connected Vehicles: Inside the 5G Standalone Telematics Deal with KDDI
Verizon Business, KDDI and BMW Group announced a connected-vehicle partnership on July 9, 2026 that puts newly manufactured BMW and MINI vehicles for the US market on Verizon's nationwide 5G Standalone network — the first vehicles to use that network since its launch. Here's what the Verizon BMW connected vehicles deal actually covers, how KDDI's platform fits in, and what it signals for enterprise IoT and network slicing beyond the automotive sector.

Automating Port Logistics: Deutsche Telekom’s 5G Innovations

Automating Port Logistics: Deutsche Telekom's 5G Innovations
Deutsche Telekom, in collaboration with Volkswagen Group Logistics, BIBA, and Unikie, is revolutionizing port logistics at the Emden terminal through the "AutoLog" project. Utilizing 5G network APIs and an edge data center, the project aims to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in automotive terminal operations, addressing challenges such as increasing vehicle volumes, skilled personnel shortages, and space limitations.
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